Population Reference Bureau offers workshop on reproductive health [West Africa]

Experienced women journalists are invited to attend a regional workshop covering reproductive health, population and development issues.

The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is organizing this workshop June in Dakar, Senegal, as part of the Women’s Edition program, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

The workshop will focus on the commitment of religious leaders in the West African region to promote reproductive health and the well-being of women and families. Participants will have access to the latest information on reproductive health and development issues, so they can better cover these topics.

After the seminar, journalists are expected to produce in-depth reports, series of articles or radio productions on the themes of the workshop. The authors of the best stories will be invited to attend seminars and study tours in 2020 to learn more about reproductive health, population and development.

PRB will cover travel, accommodations and meals.

The deadline is April 19.

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Grants for engagement projects available [Europe, North America]

News media organizations in Europe and North America can apply for grants to fund engagement activities.

The Agora Journalism Center at the University of Oregon, with support from Robert Bosch Stiftung and News Integrity Initiative, has launched the project “Engaging communities: reflecting on the work of engaged journalism."

Eight selected applicants will receive up to EUR10,120 (US$11,330) to carry out their projects and attend two cohort gatherings, one in the United States and one in Europe, as well as a cross-border visit to another project.

Project activities include building community networks, making opportunities for dialogue between diverse community members or equipping the public in aspects of the journalistic process, among others.

Organizations must already have some engagement project in the works with their community.

The deadline is April 19.

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John Chancellor Award accepting applicants [US]

Journalists can enter a competition with a US$50,000 prize.

The John Chancellor Award, sponsored by Columbia University, is given to a reporter with courage and integrity for cumulative professional accomplishments.

Applicants must be nominated by someone else and must provide five to 10 work samples. The main audience of the work should be in the United States, but entries in languages other than English are accepted as long as translations are provided.

The deadline to submit a nomination is April 19.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution offers journalism fellowship [Worldwide]

Professional writers, producers and editors from around the world can apply for a weeklong, marine science fellowship.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is accepting applications for its journalism fellowship program. The program is designed to introduce science journalists to oceanography and ocean engineering through seminars, laboratory visits and brief field expeditions.

The 2019 fellowship will be held Oct. 14 to 18 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

All fellows receive a travel allowance and room and board for one week.

Applicants should have at least two years of writing, producing or editing experience. Freelancers, book authors and writers from nontraditional media may apply but should be able to show a substantial portfolio of work. International journalists are encouraged to apply.

The deadline to apply is May 17.


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PBS NewsHour seeks summer fellow [US]

Undergraduate and graduate students who receive need-based financial assistance can apply for a paid fellowship in Washington.

The PBS NewsHour and the Washington Press Club Foundation organize the Gwen Ifill/PBS NewsHour Journalism Fellowship in honor of journalist Gwen Ifill.

This summer fellowship will begin in June and lasts 10 weeks.

The fellow will participate in the development and production of the PBS NewsHour. He or she will research national, international and political news stories; gather editorial information and video elements; cover live events; generate story ideas; copy edit; assist with video editing; and produce broadcast and web content.

The deadline is April 1.

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Google News Initiative seeks Fellows [Europe]

College students can apply for this summer fellowship.

The European Journalism Centre (EJC), with support from the Google News Initiative (GNI), is accepting applications for the GNI Fellowship.

The program offers 40 fellowship placements to students who want to explore the intersection between journalism and technology at news organizations in 11 European countries.

The available countries are Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Fellows will be remunerated for their work and receive guidance from EJC.

The deadline is April 1.

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Journalism fellowship available [Worldwide]

Journalists and filmmakers interested in telling stories from developing countries can apply for this fellowship.

The One World Media seeks proposals for its fellowship. The program is open to nonfiction media across all platforms: TV/film, radio, print, photojournalism and online/multimedia.

Twelve fellows are selected each year, including three international fellows from and based in developing countries.

Fellows receive a GBP1,000 (US$1,302) production grant, mentorship, training and networking opportunities.

The deadline is April 10.

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Cultural journalism program available [Russia]

Young Russian journalists from the Siberian, Ural and Far Eastern regions of Russia who have experience in cultural journalism can apply for free training.

The Pro Arte Foundation, in collaboration with the Mikhail Prokhorov Foundation, is accepting applications for its School of Cultural Journalism. The purpose of the program is to promote cultural journalism in Russia and improve professional standards in that field.

The program consists of spring and fall sessions, which will take place May 21 to 27 in Krasnoyarsk and at the end of October in Moscow.

The deadline is March 11.

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Data journalism conference calls for papers [Europe]

Journalists, academics and others can submit their papers on data journalism to this event.

The third European Data and Computational Journalism Conference will take place July 1 and 2 in Málaga, Spain.

The conference will feature academic talks and keynotes from industry leader, followed by a day of workshops and tutorials.

The call is open to both academic research-focused and industry-focused talks and workshop proposals on the subjects of data journalism and information, data, social and computer sciences.

The deadline is April 4.

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Contest highlights HIV/AIDS reporting [Latin America]

Journalists from Latin America and the Caribbean can enter this regional contest.

The third edition of the HIV/AIDS Investigative Journalism Award in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) in a partnership with UNESCO, calls for entries.

The award recognizes the work of journalism professionals on issues related to the prevention of HIV, the delivery of services or actions to increase awareness of HIV, access to quality HIV care, discrimination and more.

The categories are print, online and audiovisual (video and radio) media. Works must have been published or broadcast between Jan. 1, 2018 and Feb. 28, 2019.

A winner in each category will be selected per country to attend the 10th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science and pre-event activities July 23 to 27 in Mexico City. AHF will pay airfare, lodging, meals and other expenses.

The deadline is March 15.

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