Al Jazeera seeks correspondent [Brazil]

Journalists with at least seven years of experience can apply for this position.

Al Jazeera is seeking a correspondent in Rio de Janeiro.

Responsibility include filing high-quality reports from the field, covering breaking news events with analysis in live reports and packages, and producing imaginative and creative news feature reports.

Candidates must have strong editorial, writing, production, live reporting, organization and interpersonal skills as well as be fluent in English and Spanish.

The deadline is Sept. 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Grants for residence research projects [Worldwide]

Established scholars and writers can apply for this residence grant.

The Getty Foundation created the Getty Scholar Grants for researchers who would benefit from pursuing their own projects free from academic obligations in residence at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa in Los Angeles.

Scholars may be in residence from three, six or nine months. Grants range from US$17,200 for three months to US$65,000 for nine months. They also receive an office, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, airfare to and from Los Angeles and available healthcare option.

The deadline is Oct. 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

IJP offers travel fellowship to Germany [Latin America]

Latin American journalists ages 25 to 35 and proficient in German or English can apply for this fellowship.

The Internationale Journalisten-Programme (IJP) seeks to foster relations between Germany and Latin America giving young journalists the opportunity to spend two months in a Berlin-based media, working as correspondents for their outlets back home.

The fellowship will begin late February 2019 with an introductory seminar in Berlin.

Selected candidates will receive EUR3,600 (US$4,169), which should cover airfares, transportation, accommodation and meals.

The deadline is Sept. 15.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

ACSS offers Writing fellowship [MENA]

Journalists whose work focuses on Arab societies can apply for this program.

The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) announced the third cycle of its program on the theme of “Gendered Resistance.”

The program is a writing fellowship that aims to facilitate and support writing and publishing by Arab activists and junior scholars who wish to write research-based essays targeting diverse academic and non-academic audiences, including activists, policy makers and/or the general public.

Successful applicants will receive US$2,500 and mentorship for the duration of the 12-month fellowship.

The deadline is Aug. 30.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Program on reporting on vulnerable children open [South Asia]

Journalists with at least one year of experience can apply to attend this free program.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is offering the course "Reporting on vulnerable children in care," as part of the Caring for Vulnerable Children in a Fractured World program.

The course will take place Oct. 1 to 5 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Participants will explore the risks faced by vulnerable children, and different domestic and international strategies to protect them. 

Journalists working in English for media across South Asia are eligible. Selected applicants are expected to publish an article in order to graduate from the course with a certificate from Thomson Reuters Foundation.

The organizer will cover travel, meals and subsistence costs.

The deadline is Sept. 21.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

IPC outraged over detention of Premium Times Journalists

August 14, 2018

The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria is outraged by the detention of Premium Times Security Sector Reporter  Samuel Ogundipe as well as the Editor-In-chief, Muskilu Mojeed and the Education Reporter, Azeezat Adedigba on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

While Mr. Mojeed and Ms. Adedigba were released after being arrested, detained and harassed. Mr. Ogundipe was still being held as at the time of this statement. 

IPC is particularly dismayed that the Police authorities want Mr. Ogundipe to disclose the source of information over a story published by the newspaper on a correspondent between the Inspector General of Police and the Vice President.

This, to us, is a clear assault on press freedom and a clear threat to the safety of the detained journalist and his colleagues. 

The Police Authorities are also hereby reminded that the Freedom of Information Act,  a federal law, enacted in 2011, in Section 16 subsection C confers on journalists the media 'Journalism Confidentiality Privileges'and as such should desist from engaging I'm unconstitutional acts. 

We condemn the arrests and detention of the concerned journalists and hereby demand the immediate release of Mr. Ogundipe.

Lanre Arogundade

Director,

Fellowship on global climate Reporting Program open [Worldwide]

Professional journalists with experience covering climate issues can apply to this program.

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), with the support of the United Nations Foundation, is accepting applications for the Global Climate Reporting Program.

The program will select up to 16 journalists from around the world to attend the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit from September 10 to 15 in San Francisco, as well as breakout sessions with experts and a workshop with experienced climate journalists.

Participants will learn from global experts about how extreme weather and climate affect human health and safety and natural ecosystems, and produce stories on these critical topics. Ahead of the program, ICFJ will organize a virtual orientation to prepare participants to cover the conference and to help develop their story ideas. Participants will also learn data and storytelling strategies to improve their coverage of critical climate-related issues and their effects on communities.

The program is open to journalists worldwide. Journalists from India, China, Brazil, South Africa, Germany, France, Poland, Japan, Mexico and Australia are especially encouraged to apply.

The fellowship covers travel, accommodations and meals.

The deadline is Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

NEH offers funds for media projects [US]

Documentary film, television, radio and podcast projects that aim to engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways are eligible for a grant.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is seeking proposals for programs grounded in humanities scholarship in disciplines such as history, art history, film studies, literature, religious studies, philosophy or anthropology.

NEH encourages projects in multiple formats and demonstrate the potential to attract a broad general audience. 

Grant amounts range from US$40,000 to US$75,000.

The deadline to submit proposals is Aug. 29.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Program in science communication available [Brazil]

Journalists who want to specialize in science communication can apply for a free program in Campinas, São Paulo.

This master's program in scientific and cultural communication is offered by the State University of Campinas' Laboratório de Estudos Avançados em Jornalismo (Labjor). Classes start in 2019.

The course aims to train professional journalists and scientists in science communication and bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and everyday life.

Candidates must submit a writing sample and resume. The selection process also includes a writing test in Portuguese, an English proficiency test and an interview.

The deadline to apply is Aug. 31.

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

Funds available to attend conference on internet freedom [Africa]

Journalists and others interested in internet freedom are invited to this event.

The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), in partnership with the Media Foundation West Africa (MFWA), will host the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa Sept. 26 to 28 in Accra, Ghana.

The event brings together human rights defenders, journalists, government officials, bloggers, developers, representatives from academia and others to discuss matters related to upholding internet freedom.

Topics include gaps, concerns and opportunities for advancing privacy, access to information, free expression, non-discrimination, the free flow of information online on the African continent and more.

Participants in need of travel support must apply by Aug. 15.

Registration is free. The deadline is Sept. 21.

For more information on how to register, click here.