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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Gabo Foundation offers funds for investigative reports on drugs [Latin America]

Journalists working or collaborating with the media in Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Mexico can apply for this call.

The Gabo Foundation, with support from the Open Society Foundations, is organizing the second edition of the Fund for Investigative Journalism and New Narratives on Drugs.

The initiative will provide US$2,000 to US$6,000 to reporting projects that broaden the perspectives with which drugs are addressed in the region, and that enhances stories on public health, human rights, youth and women, the environment, and the rural context of illegal substances.

Applicants can enter in four categories: investigative journalism, local journalism, innovative journalism and collaborative journalism.

Up to 22 scholarships will be awarded. Each journalist or team will have a maximum of five months to research and produce the final version of their work. 

The deadline is Sept. 14.

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Journalism competition focuses on science, technology [Russia]

Russian journalists and media outlets can compete in this contest.

The Russian Venture Company organizes the Tech in Media 2020 contest for journalism focusing on science and technology.

The contest's main topic is how technologies help combat COVID-19 and the effect of the pandemic on the world.

The competition has three thematic areas: biotechnology and medicine, new education and communication methods, and venture capital investments. Each area includes three categories – for text, broadcast and online content.

Entries must have been published or aired between Nov. 1, 2019, and Oct. 30, 2020.

Winners in each category will receive RUB100,000.

The deadline is Oct. 30.

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Online video training available [Worldwide]

Anyone can access this online training in a variety of languages.

The Google News Initiative (GNI) presents a series of videos on how to find, verify and tell news stories online from the global network of Google News Lab Teaching Fellows.

Topics include how to use Google Earth and other Google tools, audience analytics, environmental reporting, design thinking, innovation and more.

The videos are available on the GNI channel on YouTube.  Classes are conducted in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Polish, Dutch, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Malay.

The channel also features webinars and other events.

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ProPublica accepting applications for student reporters program [US]

African Americans, Latinos and Asian Americans who work or want to work at college journalism outlets can compete for a stipend and mentorship. 

ProPublica is accepting applications for its Emerging Reporters Program. The program aims to make college journalism accessible to students for whom it would otherwise be economically out of reach.

Five minority students will receive US$9,000 and ongoing mentoring from ProPublica’s reporters and editors. Emerging Reporters will also spend a week at the organization's newsroom in New York.

The deadline is Aug. 20.

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Independent journalism podcast calls for pitches on disinformation [Worldwide]

Journalists can submit audio stories on the impact of disinformation on ordinary lives to this program.

Independent journalism podcast On Spec is commissioning three, 30-minute, character-driven stories on the topic of disinformation. Suggested topics include disinformation around climate change, the novel coronavirus and women’s rights.

Those interested must submit a 250-word pitch, covering how the reporter has a personal connection to the topic. Selected pitches will receive US$1,000 each to develop the story.

Pitches will not be accepted from Hong Kong, India, Russia and Turkey, which have already been featured in the program.

The deadline is Aug. 15.

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Arab Council for the Social Sciences seeks papers on COVID-19 [MENA]

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

The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) Beirut School of Critical Security Studies working group and Security in Context are seeking submissions about borders in light of COVID-19.

Possible topics include historical and critical readings of borders to help understand the current moment, what does the shutting down of borders imply for millions of workers, migrants and refugees who rely on border crossings for their survival, and more.

Submissions may have up to 2,500 words in English or Arabic.

Authors of papers selected for publication will receive a modest honorarium.

The deadline is Aug. 15.

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Thomson Reuters Foundation seeks reports slavery [Latin America, Asia]

Journalists who first published a story about modern slavery by a media organization in Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, Bangladesh, India or Cambodia can apply.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation organizes the Stop Slavery Award, which recognizes companies that demonstrate integrity, courage and innovation in eradicating forced labor from their supply chain.

The contest has a media category, open to journalists who have produced a highly impactful story, raising awareness and informing society about modern slavery and human trafficking.

The winner will be invited to attend the award ceremony in March 2021 in London.

The deadline is Oct. 2.

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Journalism grants available [Europe]

Teams of journalists and/or news organizations can apply for this grant.

Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU), managed by a consortium led by the International Press Institute (IPI), updated its call for cross-border investigative journalism projects in the EU and EU candidate countries.

The Publication Support scheme will provide short-term support of up to EUR10,000 for the completion of cross-border investigative projects that are already underway.

Teams can now be based in only one EU member state or EU candidate country.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until Sept. 18.

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Journalism fellowship available [Worldwide]

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 Publishers, programmers, web designers, media     analysts, academics and journalists can apply for     the 2021 Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships.

 The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard  offers short-term virtual fellowships for research projects designed to advance racial justice and public health journalism in the U.S.

 The fellowships can last up to 20 weeks,   depending on the scope of the projects. Fellows   have access to the resources at Harvard, including   its scholars, research centers and libraries.

 Fellows receive a stipend of US$2,000 per week if   not supported by an employer during the   fellowship. Applicants for this fellowship must be   approved for work in the U.S.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 25.

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