Health journalism Award seeks entries [Latin America]

Print, TV and video journalists living in Latin America who covered health issues in 2018 and 2019 are invited to compete.

Roche Labs Latin America and the Fundación Gabo (FNPI) call for the eighth edition of the Roche Health Journalism Award.

Entries may be submitted in three categories: audio journalism, digital journalism and daily coverage. Works must focus on one or more of the following topics: noncommunicable diseases, rare or orphan diseases, innovation in health care, innovation in health systems and regulation, reforms and public policies.

Winners will receive a full scholarship to participate in a workshop of their choice offered by Fundación Gabo or may choose to attend the Gabriel García Márquez Journalism Award Festival, held every year in Medellín, Colombia.

The deadline to apply is April 2, 2020.


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CIPESA offers grants for digital rights initiatives [Africa]

Organizations and coalitions working to advance digital rights in Africa can apply for funding.

The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) is accepting entries for the Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF).

The fund is intended for projects in digital rights advocacy, access to information, litigation, research, policy analysis, digital literacy, disinformation, digital security skills building and more.

Grants range from US$1,000 to US$20,000.

The deadline is Dec. 6.

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Feevale University offers Data journalism course [Brazil]

Academics and journalism graduates can participate in this course.

Feevale University offers an introductory data-driven journalism course Feb. 10 to 12, 2020 in Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul.

Participants will learn about the origin and conceptual definition of data journalism; computer-assisted reporting; the inverted pyramid for data-driven journalism; data analysis tools and techniques for journalism; and data visualization. They will also work on a project.

The registration deadline is Feb. 8, 2020. The cost is BRL200, with discounts available for Feevale students.



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Arab Media & Society seeks papers on science journalism journal [MENA]

Journalists, academics and students from the Arab world are invited to submit their papers.

Arab Media & Society, the biannual journal of the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at the American University in Cairo, is seeking submissions for its next issue on science journalism.

Topics may relate to science journalism education in the Arab world, ethics and bias in science journalism, professional approaches and evolution of science journalism in the digital age.

Although shorter pieces are encouraged, submissions may have up to 10,000 words and must conform to The Chicago Manual of Style.

The deadline for peer-review consideration is Jan 30, 2020. All other submissions, including books and conference reviews, shorter research papers and columns, should be received by Feb .15.


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Grants for environmental reporting available [Asia Pacific]

Journalists and other expert media practitioners can compete for a grant.

The Earth Journalism Network is accepting proposals for Asia-Pacific Investigative Environmental Story Grants.

Story proposals should focus on one of these topics: wildlife trafficking, land clearing, extractive industries, ocean pollution or air pollution.

Applicants must provide a detailed budget with justification for the amount requested using the template provided. Stories can be produced in any language.

The grant competition is open to journalists in South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia and the Pacific region but not Australia or New Zealand.

The deadline is Dec. 31.

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Journalism Program available [US]

Young journalists and journalism students can apply for a trip to Germany.

The German-American Fulbright Commission organizes the Berlin Capital Program to foster transatlantic relations and promote professional and academic networks between Germany and the United States.

Up to 15 journalists will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the political, economic and cultural environment in Germany/Europe with a special focus on the German media landscape and the role of media in politics and society.

The selected candidates participate in a series of seminars, presentations and visits to German media and German political and cultural institutions. The trip will take place May 23 to 30, 2020.

 A limited number of participants will also receive a short extension for a limited number of participants to follow up on meetings, conduct independent research and further take advantage of the Fulbright experience.

The program will cover travel, hotel accommodation, several meals, local transportation and health insurance.

The deadline is Jan. 8, 2020.

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Pulitzer Center seeks coordinator for Rainforest Journalism project [South America]

Experienced journalists fluent in English and Portuguese can apply for this remote, part-time position.

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is looking for a regional coordinator for the Rainforest Journalism Fund in the Amazon region.

Responsibilities include helping to identify regional and local news outlets that the Center will partner; conducting a baseline survey of coverage of tropical rainforest issues; promoting the grant opportunities through direct outreach; translating communications for dissemination in the media; and more.

Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience, an established network of contacts in the region and knowledge of the political and legislative background to the situation of the Amazon region today.

The deadline is Nov. 30.

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Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards seeks nomination [Africa]

Business journalists can apply for this award.

The Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards, sponsored by Continental Reinsurance, seek works that have raised awareness and understanding of the insurance or reinsurance sector in Africa.

The competition offers four awards: Best Re/Insurance Print Article – English, Best Re/Insurance Broadcast (TV/Radio) Article – English, Best Re/Insurance Online Article – English and Best Re/Insurance French Article – Print, Online or Broadcast (Radio/TV).

Works can be a published article (print or online) or a broadcast radio/television clip in English or French.

The winners will be announced at the Continental Re’s annual CEO Summit in 2020.

The deadline is Nov. 30.

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CFPD offers online course on communication management [Latin America]

Journalists and communication managers can register for this online course.

The Center for Digital Journalism (CFPD) at the University of Guadalajara offers a communication management course Jan. 27 to March 1, 2020.

Participants will learn effective and assertive communication strategies tailored to their type of organization, as well as communications management in crisis situations.

The cost of the training is MXN3,466 for residents in Mexico and US$180 for those living outside of Mexico.

The deadline to register is Jan. 12, 2020.

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UNESCO seeks nominations for press freedom award [Worldwide]

Journalists, organizations or institutions that promote press freedom worldwide can be nominated for a US$25,000 award.

The UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize will recognize a significant contribution to press freedom, especially in high-risk areas.

Member states, international/regional organizations or professional/nongovernmental organizations working in the field of journalism and freedom of expression can nominate up to three candidates.

The recipient will be recognized during the World Press Freedom Day ceremony to be held April 23, 2020 in the Hague, Netherlands.

Nominations must be submitted in English or French and include a brief biography or history of the nominee.

The deadline is Feb. 15, 2020.

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