Journalism fellowship available [Worldwide]

Budding journalists from anywhere in the world can apply for this fellowship.

Uncomfortable Revolution, a website that focuses on people living with a chronic illness or disability, is offering four paid, nonresidential global media fellowships. 

The fellowship lasts six months and focuses on writing, visual art, podcast or video. Fellows receive EUR2,000 (US$2,360) to develop a creative work on the theme of awkward conversations that arise from chronic illness or disability.

Applicants must submit a pitch for a raw, authentic story about any health condition such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, heart disease, mental illness, addiction or eating disorders, MS and other mobility-affecting illnesses.

The deadline is July 15.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Funds for video-based projects on cultural diversity available [Eastern Europe]

Media professionals from Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine can compete in this contest.

The ADAMI Media Prize for Cultural Diversity in Eastern Europe, funded by the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, seeks video-based projects on the topics of migration, integration, as well as the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity in Eastern Europe.

There are six categories available. The winners in each category will receive a EUR2,000 cash prize. In addition, every contestant with journalistic experience in Russian, German or French can apply for one of ADAMI fellowships at Deutsche Welle (Berlin, Germany), MDR (Leipzig, Germany) and ARTE (Strasbourg, France).

The deadline for entries broadcast or published between Oct. 11, 2016 and Dec. 31, 2017 is July 1. For entries broadcast or published between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, 2018, the deadline  is Oct. 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here. 

Fellowships on reporting climate change available [Africa]

Journalists with at least five years of reporting experience can apply for this fellowship.

Climate Home News (CNH) seeks two journalists to report on the development impacts, challenges and opportunities of climate change in Africa.

Fellows will receive training in climate change reporting as well as GBP3,000 (US$4,015) for their work. Each fellow is expected to produce four stories by May 2019.

Candidates must be from Burkina Faso, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia.

The deadline is June 29.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Aging journalism fellowship program available [US]

Journalists who cover issues surrounding aging can apply for a fellowship.

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is accepting applications for the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program from journalists who cover issues in aging and/or who work for ethnic media outlets serving U.S. communities.

Selected journalists will receive a stipend of US$1,500 to attend GSA’s 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 14 to 18 in Boston. Fellows will commit to completing one short-term story about any aspect of the meeting and a long-term in-depth project of their own design.

The deadline is June 29.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

CONNECTAS offers online course on investigative journalism [Latin America]

Working journalists residing in Latin America can join this free initiative.

CONNECTAS, in association with the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), has launched the third edition of CONNECTAS Virtual School. The initiative seeks to enhance the investigative skills of Latin American reporters.

The online course will start on July 5. Participants will work on a detailed methodology that articulates teaching materials produced by leading organizations, which work to produce more and better journalism in the region.

Those who successfully complete the training can apply to become members of CONNECTASHub and submit investigative journalism proposals.

The deadline to apply is June 19.

For more information on how to apply (in Spanish), click here.

Mentoring, internship fellowship available [MENA]

Young journalists from Syria, Yemen, Palestine, Iraq, Sudan and Libya can apply for this fellowship.

The Lazord Fellowship is a yearlong regional program starting September 2018 with chapters in Egypt, Jordan and Tunisia. The fellowship offers mentoring and internships in organizations striving to advance the common good.

The program seeks to empower fellows to develop a critical understanding of civic engagement and improve their leadership and technical skills for their future careers.

Applicants must have graduated in 2016 or later and be available to attend the annual regional retreat Sept. 23 to 29 in Jordan.

Fellows will receive a living stipend.

The deadline is July 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

PRIX EUROPA launches Media competition [Europe]

Radio, TV and digital media outlets can compete for an award.

PRIX EUROPA is a continental media competition and festival established by the European Parliament and the European Commission.

The competition will be held in 10 categories, including documentary, current affairs and online projects. In addition, the PRIX EUROPA Lifetime Achievement Award will be awarded to the European Journalist of the Year.

Winners will receive a trophy at the award ceremony Oct. 19 in Berlin.

The deadline is July 1.

For more information on how to enter, click here.

Travel film scholarship to Tanzania open [Worldwide]

Aspiring documentarians can apply for a mentored working trip to Tanzania.

World Nomads is accepting applications for a travel film scholarship. The winner will spend 12 days in October filming in the shadows of Mt. Kilimanjaro under the mentorship of filmmaker and director Brian Rapsey.

The fellowship provides airfare, recording gear and travel insurance. The winner will be expected to produce a short video documentary for the World Nomads site.

Applicants must submit a 3-minute film about an inspirational travel story around the themes of courage, kindness or acceptance.

The deadline to apply is July 10. 

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Data reporting fellowship available [Uganda]

Students and young professionals interested in data reporting can apply for a fellowship.

Pollicy is hiring two data fellows in Kampala. During three months, fellows will develop a final body of research, multimedia products, blog posts and more about civic technology initiatives.

The organization, in partnership with Code for Africa, is also seeking candidates for the PesaCheck Fellowship. The fellow will produce a series of online posts to explain and fact-check public finance or statistical issues, which will be syndicated into mainstream Ugandan media.

The deadline is June 22.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Refuge scholarship for journalists available [Worldwide]

Journalists from countries in crisis or war can apply to stay in Berlin for up to three months. 

Reporters Without Borders Germany, in cooperation with taz Panter Foundation, will host one journalist September to November 2018 and another one March to May 2019.  

The Rest and Refuge Scholarship will cover travel expenses, an apartment, pocket money and transportation in Berlin.

Participants must be able to communicate in basic English or German. They must have the intention to return to their country after the fellowship.

The deadline to apply is June 17.

For more information on how to apply (in English), click here.