COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalists launched [Worldwide]

Journalists who want to cover COVID-19 within their own communities can apply for this fund.

National Geographic has launched the COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalists.

The fund will range from US$1,000 to US8,000 for local coverage of the preparation, response and impact of the global coronavirus pandemic.

Proposals must emphasize delivering news to underserved populations, particularly where there is a dearth of evidence-based information getting to those who need it. Local and even hyper-local distribution models are encouraged.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All materials must be in English.

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Grants for coronavirus reporting available [US]

Journalists of color covering the impact of the coronavirus in U.S. ethnic communities are invited to apply for this program. 

The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) seeks proposals on the coronavirus crisis that break new ground and expose wrongdoing in the public and private sectors.

Grants will average US$5,000 and are intended for out-of-pocket expenses such as travel, document collection and equipment rental. FIJ also considers requests for small stipends.

Proposals will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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Escola de Dados offers course on data communication [Brazil]

Anyone can enroll in this introduction to data communication.

Escola de Dados offers the course "Dados 360" starting May 25.

The course aims to provide an overview of the area for those who want to start working with data.

The content will be divided into five one-week modules: fundamentals and data collection; introduction to programming and databases; data analysis; data visualization; and working with texts, maps and social media.

Registration costs BRL290. The cost is BRL450 for those who also want to become members of Escola de Dados.

The deadline is April 30.

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Grants available for documentary projects [Jordan]

Jordanian filmmakers and Arab filmmakers residing in Jordan for at least five years can apply for this fund.

The Royal Film Commission in Jordan (RFC) established the Jordan Film Fund (JFF) to enable filmmakers to tell their stories, develop the independent film industry and contribute to its sustainability.

Applicants can submit feature-length narrative and documentary projects (60 minutes and above) at their development, production and post-production stages, and short narrative, documentary and animated films (5 to 25 minutes) at production stage only.

The deadline is April 18.

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Population Reference Bureau offers Training for women journalists on COVID-19 reporting [South Asia]

Women journalists in senior-level positions can apply for a training program.

The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is seeking applications for its Women’s Edition South Asia program, an international network of leading female journalists interested in health and development. 

From April to September, fellows will receive training on how COVID-19 affects migration and population, family planning and reproductive health.

Participants will engage in a series of virtual classes, networking events and story development workshops providing in-depth information and coaching on these topics. Fellows will also be eligible for reporting grants to support their stories. 

Three to five women journalists from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan will be selected to participate, joining returning journalists from its 2019 cohort. English proficiency is required.

The deadline is April 17.

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Mesa Refuge accepting candidates for writing residency [US]

Journalists, essayists, economists, naturalists, screenwriters and other writers can apply for a writing residency program.

The Mesa Refuge, located in Point Reyes Station, California, provides time, space and solitude for writers to delve into their work. Topics related to nature, the human economy and social equity receive priority.

The next sessions available are Sept. 10 to Oct. 1, Oct. 2 to 15, Oct. 16 to 29, Oct. 30 to 12.

Room and most dinners are provided at no cost, but participants must pay for their own travel.

The deadline is June. 1. There is a US$50 application fee.

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International AIDS Society offers scholarships for HIV/AIDS conference [Worldwide]

Journalists reporting on HIV from any country can apply for a fellowship to attend this conference.

The International AIDS Society (IAS) is organizing the fourth HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2020)  Oct. 11 to 15 in Cape Town, South Africa.

The conference will enable 25 journalists from around the world to cover the event. Fellows report on biomedical HIV prevention and produce media coverage of advances and challenges in prevention research, especially in communities that are heavily impacted by the epidemic.

The ideal candidates have previous experience covering HIV and HIV prevention, in addition to strong English skills. Staff and freelance journalists can apply.

Fellows will receive conference registration, airfare, accommodation, some meals and a small per diem.

The deadline is April 20.

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Webinar on Digital Transformation focuses on COVID-19 [Brazil]

Digital entrepreneurs are invited to participate in this free online event in Portuguese.

The Digital Transformation Week 2020, organized by the Brazilian Micro and Small Enterprises' Support Services (SEBRAE), will take place April 27 to May 1.

The event aims to help small businesses deal with the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Among the topics are marketing and sales, financial management, digital presence, innovation, digitalization of processes, social networks and more.

Registration is ongoing.

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SANEF seeks nominations for media Integrity Award [South Africa]

Print and online journalism professionals, publishers and owners can be nominated for an award.

The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) is calling for nominations for the 2020 Nat Nakasa Award for Media Integrity.

Nominees must have demonstrated integrity and reported fearlessly; displayed a commitment to serve the people of South Africa; tenaciously striven to maintain a publication or other medium despite insurmountable obstacles; resisted any censorship; and/or shown courage in making information available to the South African public.

This year, SANEF has launched a new community media award to celebrate courageous journalism in the community media sector.

The winners are usually recognized at a gala dinner in June.

The deadline is May 29.

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Journalism Grants focuses on National Geography [Worldwide]

Project leaders in the areas of conservation, education, research, storytelling and technology can apply for a grant.

National Geographic is accepting proposals for its Exploration Grant and Early Career Grants.

Possible works may include photography, filmmaking, cartography, journalism or digital media and cover one of the three National Geographic lenses: wildlife, changing planet or human journey.

Projects selected for the Exploration Grant receive between US$10,000 and US$30,000.

Early Career Grants are open to applicants with less than five years of experience and range from $$5,000 to US$10,000.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate successful completion of similar projects with measurable and/or tangible results.

The next deadline is April 22.

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Taller Arteluz offers SEO for journalists [Latin America]

Journalists anywhere can sign up for this online training in Spanish.

Taller Arteluz organizes an SEO workshop for journalists April 13 to 17.

Participants will learn how to better position their content on internet search engines, improve traffic to their sites and make their media and editorial teams more competitive.

Registration costs MXN2,000 (US$83).

Spots are limited.

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Radio Free Europe: Vacancy exists for social media producer, managing editor [Eastern Europe, Central Eurasia]

Experienced journalists with proficiency in Uzbek can apply for these positions in Prague.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) seeks a social media producer and a managing editor for its Uzbek service.

Candidates should have higher education in journalism or a related field, or the equivalent in experience, plus previous experience working in a multicultural or a multinational environment or experience living and working abroad, preferably in relevant RFE/RL target regions.

Proficiency in Russian and English is strongly desired.

Apply now.

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ACSS offers fellowships for journalists, researchers [MENA]

Researchers and journalists across the Arab world can apply for a grant.

The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) is accepting applications for the seventh cycle of its Early Career Fellows Program (ECFP).

This 12-month fellowship program aims at enabling early career researchers, up to three years out of a Ph.D., to pursue their research and publishing plans, become part of Arab research networks and plan a research career in the Arab region.

The fellowship will provide living and research expenses, with a total stipend ranging between US$20,000 and US$36,000.

Applicants should have obtained a Ph.D. at the time of application.

The deadline is May 24.

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Center for Health Journalism offers webinar on COVID-19 reporting [Worldwide]

Journalists reporting on the coronavirus pandemic are invited to attend these hourlong webinars.

The Center for Health Journalism at the University of Southern California has launched “Covering coronavirus,” a special webinar series that will provide tips, resources and insights about the COVID-19 pandemic.

The webinars will take place at 1 p.m. EDT.  The upcoming one is "A top reporter’s daily routine" on April 8, followed by "Life and death decisions" on April 15 and "Street reporting without the street" on April 22.

Registration is ongoing and free.

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SJN partners seek pitches on COVID-19 [Europe, US]

Freelance journalists can submit pitches for solutions stories focusing on the novel coronavirus.

Partners of the Solutions Journalism Network are accepting pitches on how people are working to effectively and rapidly find solutions to the COVID-19 crisis.

Next City seeks examples of "how U.S. cities are responding to COVID-19 — to improve public health and safety, or to protect small businesses facing a loss of income, or to keep kids fed when public schools close.” More information here.

YES! Magazine seeks pitches for “reported stories on community initiatives or groups responding to the coronavirus pandemic with creative and compassionate solutions.” More infomation here.

The Fuller Project seeks pitches for “solutions-driven, data-led, accountability reporting on how coronavirus is impacting women.” More information here.

Are We Europe seeks pitches for “European stories of solidarity, creativity and compassion in times of crisis. How can we take advantage of this crisis and build a better society once the worst of it is over?” More information here.

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Deadline Approaching : Wikimedia Foundation accepting photo entries [Africa]

Professional and amateur photographers can enter this contest.

Wiki Loves Africa is an annual contest, hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, where people across Africa can contribute photos about their environment to Wikimedia Commons for use on Wikipedia and other project websites of the foundation.

This year, the competition seeks submissions about the theme "Africa on the Move or Transport," which can be representations of movement, migration or transportation, whether local or regional, by path, road, sea or air, self-propelled or by animal, natural or mechanical means.

The first, second and third place winners will receive US$1,000, US$800 and US$500. Two other categories ­–culturally specific or traditional representations of transport or structures that facilitate transportation and best quality video (audio and visual quality and storytelling will be taken into account) – offer a US$500 prize each.

The deadline is April 15.

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SCMP: Vacancy exists for culture reporter [China]

Experienced journalists can apply for this position in Hong Kong.

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is looking for a culture reporter.

The reporter to cover K-pop and other areas of Korean popular culture such as fashion and beauty.

Candidates must have at least two to three years of reporting experience, with in-depth knowledge of Korean pop culture.

Apply now.

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IWMF offers relief fund for journalists [Worldwide]

Women-identifying and non-binary journalists facing financial hardship can apply for this new fund.

The International Women Media's Foundation (IWMF) is accepting candidates for its Journalism Relief Fund.

The fund is intended for journalists who have lost work, were recently laid off or urgently need assistance, such as living assistance to prevent homelessness and food insecurity; acute medical care and mental health services; childcare; and legal support. 

Selected journalists will receive small grants of up to US$2,000. 

Applicants must not have any other source of income available at this time, have worked full time as a journalist within six months of applying for assistance and be directly impacted by the global health crisis.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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Russell Sage Foundation offers journalism fellowship [US]

Journalists with at least five years of experience who report on social, economic or political conditions in the United States can apply for a fellowship in New York.

The Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Journalist Fellowship provides journalists an opportunity to carry out their projects while interacting with resident visiting scholars. The next program will take place September 2020 to June 2021.

Possible research topics include the growth of economic inequality and its consequences, inequities in educational achievement and attainment, the impact of modern immigration, and racial tensions over urban policing.

Visiting journalists receive an honorarium of US$8,000 per month for one to three months, an office at the Foundation, computers and software, library access and limited research assistance. Applicants who reside outside of the greater New York area will be provided with a partially-subsidized apartment.

The deadline is May 1.

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Periodistas Viajeros hosts travel journalism workshop [Latin America, Spain]

Anyone interested in travel journalism can register for this online workshop in Spanish.

Periodistas Viajeros hosts a seven-week travel journalism workshop starting mid-April.

The workshop aims to provide narrative tools and techniques to work on travel stories through writing, photography or video. Topics include work of prominent travel authors, how to identify and deal with cultural stereotypes and how to choose appropriate digital platforms to publish your travel experiences.

Participants will receive reading materials and exercises, access to a private Facebook and WhatsApp group and attend live webinars.

The cost is ARS7,500, US$185 or EUR165.

Registration is ongoing until spots are filled.

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