Video Festival accepting entries [MENA]

Filmmakers, curators and institutions are invited to participate in this festival in Cairo, Egypt.

Medrar for Contemporary Art is accepting applications for the ninth edition of the Cairo Video Festival, which will take place in September 2019.

The festival will focus on a new approach to venues scattered around Cairo. Applicants must be involved in the production and distribution of video art and experimental films.

Films must be produced after January 2017 and have up to 30 minutes in length. If entries are in languages other than English, they must include English subtitles.

The deadline is March 20.

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National Press Foundation offers training on coverage of international trade [Asia]

Asian-based journalists can apply for this all-expenses-paid training.

The National Press Foundation is offering the workshop "International trade training for journalists in Asia" June 17 to 20 in Hong Kong.

The workshop will focus on all aspects of sustainable international trade, including economic growth, social and environmental impacts, foreign direct investment, China’s unique role, research and data and more.

The organizer will cover will airfare, ground transportation, hotel costs and meals. Participants will be required to share the knowledge they have gained during the program with their colleagues at home.

The deadline is March 5.

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Journalism fellowship available [Worldwide]

Budding journalists can apply for a fellowship in Istanbul, Turkey.

The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation - TRT World organizes a fellowship program. The TRT World Fellowship is an intensive program designed to develop, integrate and apply the skill sets of young talents from around the world in support of its newsroom.

Fellows will join the TRT World Team June 17 to Aug. 10, working in one of Turkey's newest channels. They will also take intensive language courses during the program.

The fellowship provides a travel scholarship, a stipend to cover the costs of living in Istanbul, TRT World accommodations, services and counseling.

Candidates must be proficient in English and in the early stages of their career.

The deadline is March 31.

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Fiocruz Brasília offers seminar on health and misinformation [Brazil]

Journalists, students and others can attend this free event on health and misinformation.

Fiocruz Brasília will host an international seminar on public health and the press March 18 to 21 in Brasília.

The event will examine how false news can be harmful to people's health and affect the full implementation of health policy in Brazil. The program will also feature a free course on "fake news" and health, and a cartoon exhibition.

To participate in the cartoon exhibition, professional and amateur cartoonists can submit their work about the topic until March 1.

The registration deadline is March 15.

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Media grants available [Russia]

Individuals and organizations can apply for a grant.

The Russian Geographical Society (RGS) is accepting applications for its 2019 media grant contest.

Projects should focus on RGS's initiatives, including, but not limited to, its expeditions, its history and the unique geographical and heritage potential of Russia.

The amount of individual grants is RUB1.8 million.

The deadline is March 1.

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Reporting Project seeks fellows [Worldwide]

Emerging journalists can apply for a fellowship to report on the global rise of populist authoritarianism.

The GroundTruth Project, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, will select five applicants for a two-month reporting fellowship, which will be the basis for the 2019 season of the GroundTruth Podcast.

Although podcasting experience is not required, applicants must include clear and detailed ideas for how they will convey the reporting using evocative and compelling audio.

The fellowship offers US$10,000 to cover travel, lodging, risk assessment, insurance, training and podcast production.

The deadline is March 17.

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Journalism fellowship available [Asia]

Journalists based in Asia with at least five years of professional experience can apply for this residential fellowship.

The Temasek Foundation International and the Institute of Policy Studies at the National University of Singapore organize the Asia Journalism Fellowship program, which enables about 15 journalists to spend three months in Singapore.

This year's fellowship runs from July 15  to Oct. 4. Fellows take part in seminars and workshops designed to sharpen their professional skills and deepen their understanding of key journalism trends.

The organizers provide airfare, accommodations and a stipend to cover basic living expenses.

The deadline is March 1.

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IWMF seeks nomination for women's courage in journalism award [Worldwide]

Full-time and freelance women journalists working in print, broadcast or online media in any country can be nominated for an award.

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for its Courage in Journalism Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards honor women who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in journalism under difficult or dangerous circumstances.

Winners will receive cash prizes, which have yet to be determined, and will travel to the United States to attend the award ceremonies.

Self-nominations are not accepted.

The deadline is March 15.

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Press Fellowship available [US]

Print, broadcast and online journalists in the United States can apply for a US$75,000 fellowship in New York.

The Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowships seek journalists who have covered international news for a 10-month period of writing and analysis at the Council of Foreign Relations.

The program enables the fellow to increase competency in reporting and interpreting events abroad and promotes the quality of responsible and discerning journalism.

Candidates must have professional experience as a foreign correspondent or editor, a firm grounding in foreign policy and a clear, creative and original application statement.

The deadline is March 1.

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BBC hosts journalism contest [Africa]

Professional journalists fluent in English can compete for this award.

The BBC is seeking individuals living and working in Africa, who combine strong journalism skills, on-air flair and an exceptional talent in telling African stories for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award.

The winner will receive a three-month training and development opportunity with the BBC in London, starting in early September 2019.

The BBC will cover travel, accommodations and visa expenses, in addition to providing GBP2,000 per month and a one-off payment of GBP5,000.

The deadline is Feb. 26.

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