Photo contest focuses on COVID-19 [Worldwide]

Anyone can enter this competition.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation, in partnership with Omidyar Network, has launched the contest "COVID-19: The bigger picture."

The contest seeks photos that capture the human impact of the pandemic, shedding light on the many underreported dynamics relating to COVID-19.

Three contestants will be selected to participate in an online photojournalism masterclass run by the Thomson Reuters Foundation and work alongside its news team on a photo story that will be shared via the Reuters news agency.

The deadline is Oct. 28.

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Instituto Vladimir Herzog, accepting pitches on the pandemic [Brazil]

Journalism students can compete in the 12th edition of the Young Journalist Fernando Pacheco Jordão Award.

Organized by Instituto Vladimir Herzog, the competition is accepting pitches on topics related to the new coronavirus pandemic.

In the first stage, participants will attend remote journalism conferences led by journalists and experts.

In the second stage, they will be organized into groups to develop their pitches and produce stories in any chosen format.

The deadline is Aug. 31.

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Funds for media projects on COVID-19 available [Central Asia]

Media organizations and freelance journalists can apply for these grants.

Internews is awarding grants as part of its Information Saves Lives Rapid Response Fund.

The grants will support the production of media content on the COVID-19 pandemic, published in national languages in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Grant amounts range from EUR1,000 to EUR4,000.

Projects should last up to six months.

The deadline is Aug. 20.

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CMPF offers Scholarships for journalism training on COVID-19 [Europe]

Journalists from EU member states, accession and neighboring countries can apply for a scholarship to attend this online training.

The Centre for Media Pluralism and Freedom (CMPF) at the European University Institute is organizing the ninth edition of the annual School for Journalists and Media Practitioners Oct. 19 to Nov. 20. 

This year's edition will cover "Media facing the pandemic: COVID-19." Topics include freedom of expression, freedom of the media and COVID-19 in the European Union and beyond; media market sustainability and alternative business models revenues after COVID-19; investigative journalism and COVID- 19; alternative and accessible technologies to fight disinformation and to sustain ethical journalism; and practice day – data journalism for COVID-19.

At the end of the training, the CMPF will offer up to EUR1,000 to three transnational investigation projects resulting from the program.

Registration costs EUR300. Anyone from around the world can register, but scholarships covering the fee are available only to candidates from EU member states, accession and neighboring countries.

The deadline is Sept. 11.

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British Embassy funds projects on COVID-19 impact [Ukraine]

 Civil society organizations and government bodies can apply for funding for their projects.

The British Embassy in Kyiv's International Program COVID-19 Enabling Fund, which is part of the UK’s global response to COVID-19 challenges, is accepting applications for funding projects.

The program's focus areas are fight against spread of disinformation around COVID-19, anti-corruption efforts and impact of COVID-19 on the local economy.

Successful projects should have sustainable outcomes and clearly identify the change that will be brought about.

The maximum funding amount is GBP5,000 per project. All projects must be implemented by March 15, 2021.

The deadline to apply is June 15.

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Journalism Award focuses on COVID-19 reporting [Worldwide]

Journalists covering the COVID-19 pandemic can enter this new contest.

The American Society of Journalists and Authors has launched the COVID-19 Writing Awards. 

The contest has nine categories: business and economy, education, health care, mental health, personal essays, politics and government, science, social adaptation, and technology.

Works must have been published between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2020 in English anywhere in the world. The entry fee is US$15 for ASJA members and US$25 for non-members. Members of other nonprofit organizations pay US$20.

Winners will receive cash prizes.

The deadline is July 3.

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Project focuses on innovative COVID-19 stories [Worldwide]

Immersive media creators are invited to share their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.

MY World 360°, a project led by UN SDG Action Campaign, Digital Promise and Oculus, is looking for stories of people making a difference in the face of COVID-19 and creative visions for a better world.

Stories may combine of any type of media combination: from pen and paper with an audio recording, to augmented reality, virtual reality or 3D design.

Selected stories will be shared as part of the MY World 360º Selection and showcased as part of United Nations events and campaigns.

Participants will connect with other MY World 360º creators from around the world, develop their skills and access mentoring and sharing opportunities.

The deadline is Aug. 31.

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COVID-19 :Artists Against an #Infodemic seeks submissions [Worldwide]

Visual journalists can submit works on key public health messages in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CatchLight, Dysturb and The Everyday Projects are accepting visual art and storytelling productions as part of the initiative Artists Against an #Infodemic.

The collaboration aims to improve public communication and news delivery surrounding COVID-19, particularly in underserved communities.

Submissions will be accepted in English, Spanish and French. The creators of the selected visuals will receive US$500, and their work will be featured in the initiative's global campaign.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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Funds available to tackle COVID-19 misinformation [Worldwide]

Academics and researchers are invited to delve into COVID-19 misinformation.

The International Fact-Checking Network's CoronaVirusFacts/DatosCoronaVirus Alliance is calling for research proposals on its database.

Accepted proposals will receive access to the data accumulated by the CoronavirusFacts Alliance, which collected more than 5,300 debunked hoaxes about the new coronavirus.

A limited number of proposals that demonstrate the need for funding may be awarded up to US$10,000.

Proposals should be submitted in English.

The deadline is May 29.

 

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COVID-19: Relief fund available for reporters [Worldwide]

Independent audio professionals in urgent financial need can apply for this fund.

The Association of Independent in Radio (AIR) has launched the Freelance Audio Fund to provide emergency relief to professional audio community impacted by COVID-19. 

The fund, which ranges from US$100 to US$599, is intended for reporters, producers, editors and engineers.

Applicants must provide proof of loss of income due to the pandemic.

The deadline is May 22.

 

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Stars4Media program seeks proposals on covid-19 media interventions [Europe]

Publishers and media professionals with two to 10 years of experience can participate in this program.

Stars4Media is an exchange and training program for young media professionals developed by VUB University, Fondation EURACTIV, WAN-IFRA and the European Federation of Journalists, and co-funded by the European Union.

The program seeks to encourage innovation through skill-building activities between media outlets with a common interest.

Candidates must send a proposal around trust in media, data for media or media responses to the new coronavirus.

Selected media professional will work with another European media than their own for four to 12 weeks; gain practical skills; and be part of a network of young media innovators in Europe. Media outlets will grow their network; test ideas, develop new products and new business models; and develop and motivate their staff.

The deadline is May 20.

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Webinars on journalism, COVID-19 open [Worldwide]

Journalists and students are invited to access this free online training.

Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), with sponsorship of the Inasmuch Foundation, is hosting webinars on COVID-19 and journalism.

The webinars cover topics such as how to manage a remote team, how to best prepare for summer and beyond with or without an internship amid COVID-19, covering populations vulnerable to COVID-19, covering job losses and economic, fact-checking coronavirus stories, finding COVID-19 data and more.

The training is available at any time. No registration is required.

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Merck Foundation seeks stories that raise awareness of COVID-19 [Africa]

Journalists from African countries where French, English, Arabic or Portuguese are spoken can enter this competition.

Merck Foundation is hosting the "Stay at Home" Media Recognition Award. The contest aims to encourage the media to raise awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stories must focus on the new coronavirus, particularly on how to stay safe and keep physically and mentally healthy during lockdown measures and social distancing.

The categories are TV, print, radio and online. The winner in each category will receive US$500.

The competition will also expand to Asia and the Middle East.

The deadline is June 30.

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Reporting Democracy seeks story proposal on Coronavirus [Europe]

Freelance and staff journalists from the Visegrad Four countries of Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, as well as the Balkan countries of Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia and Greece can apply for funding.

Reporting Democracy is inviting proposals for stories that reveal how the COVID-19 crisis is reshaping politics and society in Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe.

Successful proposals will receive a grant of between EUR500 to EUR2,500.

Reporting Democracy will provide editorial support and a platform for publishing and distributing the stories.

Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis every fortnight, with applications open until further notice. The first review will take place on May 15.

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Grants on COVID-19 impact available for photojournalists [Worldwide]

Photojournalists reporting stories related to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a grant.

Getty Images has restructured its reportage grants to support photo stories on the impact of the pandemic.

Eight grantees will each receive US$5,000. Particular consideration will be given to photojournalists working in their own cities or immediate regions. 

Applicants  must abide by local and national laws governing how journalists work and travel amid quarantine restrictions.

The deadline is May 15.

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