Synapsis Journalism Award focuses on health reporting [Brazil]

Professional journalists can compete for this health journalism award.

The Synapsis Journalism Award, organized by the Brazilian Federation of Hospitals (FBH, in Portuguese), is accepting works that focus on health care solutions in Brazil.

The competition offers four awards in radio, TV, print and internet categories. Entries must have been published between Oct. 1, 2019 and Sept. 30, 2020.

Each category winner will receive BRL15,000. 

The deadline is Sept. 30.

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Hubert H. Humphrey offers fellowship [Egypt]

Students and midcareer professionals can apply for this fellowship in the United States.

The Fulbright Commission in Egypt is accepting applications for 2021-2022 Hubert H. Humphrey fellowship program.

This yearlong fellowship program allows applicants to pursue their studies at a leading U.S. university, as well as a wide variety of professional development activities,.

Fellows may conduct independent projects, participate in an internship or a professional affiliation and attend meetings and consultations with U.S. faculty or experts, field trips and special seminars.

Applicants must reside in Egypt and must also receive a TOEFL score of 71.

The deadline is July 25.

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One World Media seeks COVID-19 reports [Worldwide]

 

Journalists and filmmakers covering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries can enter this contest.

One World Media, with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, has launched the Coronavirus Reporting Award 2020.

The contest is open to works that have been broadcast, screened or published in the United Kingdom; or 

works that have been broadcast or published internationally and are available for an English-speaking audience; or works that have been screened at an international film festival.

The winner will be announced in October 2020.

The deadline is July 30.

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ProPublica Projects covers investigative journalism [US]

Local public broadcasting organizations can apply for this program to work on investigative stories in their communities.

ProPublica has launched the Local Reporting Network Public Broadcasting 2020.

The organization will pay the salary (up to US$75,000), plus an allowance for benefits, for full-time reporters. Selected reporters will work on their projects starting in September.

The reporters will report to their home newsroom, with the guidance and support from ProPublica. Their work will be published or broadcast by their home newsroom and by ProPublica as well.

Applicants must send a proposal describing an investigative project they want to pursue, the reporter who would be chosen to spearhead the work, and the suggested market salary for him or her. 

The deadline is July 12.

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Redes Cordiais offers course on social media, journalism [Brazil]

Journalists interested in improving their use of social media can participate in this online course in Portuguese.

Redes Cordiais and Instituto de Tecnologia e Sociedade do Rio de Janeiro, with the support of the Facebook Journalism Project, present the course "Social media and journalism: reducing risks and engaging audiences."

The course will be offered in four classes between July 14 and 23. The classes are "Social media at the service of the journalist", "Risk management for social media", "Digital hygiene" and "Law for journalists."

Registration is free. The deadline is July 14.

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ANFASA funds nonfiction writing [South Africa]

Nonfiction writers and scholars can apply for this grant.

The Academic and Non-Fiction Authors’ Association of South Africa (ANFASA) is accepting applications for the ANFASA Grant Scheme for Authors (AGSA).

The grants, which average ZAR30,000, are intended for books rather than articles, although a compilation of essays are eligible.

Possible works include biography or an autobiography; a history of a town or a region or a religion; a book about music or sport or theatre; a political or social analysis; an account of everyday life in a township; and more.

The deadline is July 31.

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Cullman Center offers Fellowships [Worldwide]

Journalists, writers and others working on a book project can apply for this fellowship in New York.

The New York Public Library's Cullman Center will select 15 fellows for a nine-month term at the Library, from September 2021 through May 2022.

Fellows work on their own projects and engage in an ongoing exchange of ideas within the Center and in public forums throughout the Library.

The fellowship provides up to US$75,000, an office, a computer and full access to the Library's resources to each fellow. 

International candidates fluent in English and visual artists at work on a book project are also welcome to apply. 

The deadline is Sept. 25.

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CEI SEEMO Award covers investigative reports [Europe]

Journalists from Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine can compete in this contest.

The CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merit in Investigative Journalism will honor reporters operating under difficult conditions. 

This year, priority is given to investigative stories covering the coronavirus crisis, especially considering the vital role played in this context by accurate journalism and reliable access to information.

The competition has two categories: professional journalists and young journalists (up to 30 years), awarding EUR4,000 and EUR1,000, respectively.

The award will be presented during the South East Europe Media Forum (SEEMF) to be held in the fall.

The deadline is Sept. 1.

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La Chance offers journalism courses [France]

Students ages 26 and younger with an associate's degree or less can apply for this program.

La Chance, which promotes diversity in the media, offers a free preparation course for aspiring journalists.

Each year, 350 volunteer journalists train around 80 scholarship students for the journalism school entry tests in the cities of Paris, Marseille, Toulouse, Strasbourg, Grenoble and Rennes.

Applicants will be shortlisted for an interview. A written exercise will be sent to those on the shortlist and must be brought to the interview, which will take place in October. 

The preparation course will take place between mid-November and June. 

Apply now.

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NED seeks candidates for Penn Kemble Fellowship [US]

Budding to midcareer young professionals working on foreign policy related issues can apply for this program.

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is selecting fellows for the Penn Kemble Forum on Democracy. The fellowship promotes bipartisan conversation among young foreign policy leaders in Washington.

The program is unpaid and nonresidential. Applicants must be based in Washington and available to attend the monthly seminars —to be held after working hours— and additional events and meetings.

Fellows are expected to write one short paper on a Forum topic or a reflection of their experience. Select papers will be published on the NED website.

The deadline is July 22.

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Periodistas Viajeros hosts online travel journalism course [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 July 11.

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 group and attend live webinars.

The cost is ARS7,500, US$150 or EUR132, with a 20% discount available now.

Registration is ongoing until spots are filled.

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Sheikh Zayed Book Award seeks nominations [MENA]

Publishers, writers, researchers and translators across the Arab region can compete for an award.

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award is accepting submissions for its 2021 edition.

Categories include literature, young author, children’s literature, cultural personality of the year, publishing and technology, Arabic culture in other languages, translation, literary and art criticism, and contribution to the development of nations.

Winners across nine categories will each receive a prize of AED750,000 (US$204,000).

The deadline is Oct.1.

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Journalism Fellowship open [Eastern Europe]

Journalists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine and Russia can apply for an eight-month fellowship.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic are accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship.

The fellowship provides reporters from across Eastern Europe the opportunity to work six weeks at a local RFE/RL bureau and six months at RFE/RL's headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic. The program will take place Jan. 4 to July 30, 2021.

Fellows receive a living stipend, housing, insurance and travel to and from Prague.

The deadline to apply is Aug. 11. 

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The Rory Peck Awards covers video journalism [Worldwide]

Freelance videojournalists who cover international news and current affairs can apply for an award.

The Rory Peck Awards, organized by the Rory Peck Trust, aim at honoring freelance cameramen and camerawomen. The Rory Peck Trust was established in 1995, two years after freelance cameraman Rory Peck was killed while filming in Moscow.

There are four awards: news, features, the Sony Professional Impact Award for Current Affairs and the Martin Adler Prize for a local  freelance journalist or field producer.

In all categories, the awards recognize the quality of camerawork, but also take into account individual endeavor, initiative and journalistic ability.

Entries must have been broadcast (television, agency feed, recognized online news publisher) between July 1,  2019 and July 31, 2020. Works not in English must be accompanied by a detailed storyline and translation.

The deadline is Aug. 3.

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Reporting Fellowship available [US]

Experienced journalists interested in covering social justice issues can apply for this reporting fellowship.

The Knight-Wallace Reporting Fellowship, sponsored by the University of Michigan, will fund reporting projects focused on the major challenges of our time and responses and efforts toward the future. 

Ten journalists will be selected for the eight-month program, which includes weekly remote seminars, workshops and guidance. Fellows will not be required to leave their newsrooms or places of work.

The fellowship, which should start in September, provides a US$70,000 and an additional US$10,000 in supplemental support to cover extra costs.

The deadline is July 7.

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Grants for media projects available [MENA]

Journalists, writers, critics, curators, artists and academics can apply for a grant.

Mophradat is offering grants to support contemporary arts in the Arab world.

The grants can cover part or all of the proposed activity or project, with an average value of US$5,000.

Applications can be submitted in English or Arabic.

The deadline is Oct. 1.

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The Whickers funds audio documentary [Worldwide]

Emerging audio producers are invited to enter this contest.

The Whickers is accepting proposals for an original radio or audio documentary for the Radio & Audio Funding Award (RAFA).

The winner will receive EUR6,000 (US$7,419) and mentorship to produce a feature-length program. Four runner-ups will be also awarded EUR1,000 (US$1,236).

The contest is open to applicants from anywhere in the world, but the resulting program must be in English.

The deadline is July 31.

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IJP offers Journalists' exchange program [Europe]

Journalists from Germany, the United Kingdom, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia and Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania can apply for this fellowship.

The Internationale Journalisten-Programme (IJP) organizes the German-UK Journalists' Bursary and the German-Central Eastern European Bursary.

The German-UK Journalists' Bursary enables British and German journalists the opportunity to gain work experience in the other country.

The German-Central Eastern European Bursary is intended for journalists who are interested in d in reporting in the field of climate and energy.

Selected candidates will receive a stipend, which should cover airfares, transportation, accommodation and meals.

Candidates must be between ages 25 to 38 and proficient in German or English. 

The deadline is July 15.

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Google News Initiative funds network of entrepreneurial journalism professors [Latin America]

Scholars, researchers and journalists who teach entrepreneurial journalism can join this initiative.

SembraMedia introduces "Red de Profes" (Professors' Network), a space for exchange and collaboration between scholars, researchers and journalists who teach entrepreneurial journalism in Latin American universities.

With the support of the Google News Initiative, the Network offers a program to teach entrepreneurial journalism and a variety of resources that can be used in the classroom, including specialized books and reports.

Those interested can also join the WhatsApp and Facebook groups of the Network.

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Fellowship available for journalists [Worldwide]

Print, broadcast and online journalists from developing countries can apply for an annual program that brings journalists to American newsrooms. 

The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships are aimed at providing fellows with experience in reporting, writing and editing that will enhance future professional performance; transferring knowledge gained during the program to colleagues at home; and fostering ties between journalists in the United States and other countries.

The program starts in mid-March and ends in early September. The fellowship begins with a two-week orientation at the Missouri School of Journalism, followed by placement in leading U.S. newsrooms. 

Fellows receive travel, health insurance and basic living expenses.

Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience, current full-time employment as a journalist, be between 25 and 35 years old and have a good level of spoken and written English.

The deadline is Aug. 31.

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