Award focuses on education reporting [Brazil]

Journalists covering higher education in Brazil can compete for the Estácio Journalism Award.

Organized by the educational group Estácio, the award aims to raise awareness of the importance of higher education in Brazil.

Works must have been published or broadcast between July 3, 2018 and July 6, 2019. The contest is open to print media (newspapers and magazines), TV, web and radio.

There are two categories available, national media and regional media, with prizes ranging from BRL10,000 to BRL25,000.

The deadline is July 8.

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Nature seeks senior reporter [China, Australia]

Science reporters can apply for a position in Shanghai or Sydney.

Nature is looking for a science senior reporter to contribute to its coverage of scientific research and policy.

The reporter will specialize in reporting and writing about the discoveries, trends and controversies in science in the Asia Pacific region, with a particular focus on China.

Candidates must be skilled at breaking news and hunting down exclusive stories that matter to working scientists, be able to turn around fast, accurate breaking news stories, dive into a feature or investigation, and produce engaging content composed of words, data and images.

Apply now.

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Dart Center hosts training on children, refugee crisis [Worldwide]

Journalists with at least three years of experience who covered refugee/migration issues can apply for this training.

The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of the Columbia Journalism School, will host the workshop "Reporting on refugees and migration through the eyes of children" Sept. 22 to 29 in New York.

The workshop will bring journalists together with policy experts, scientists and practitioners working on early childhood development in a refugee context, to discuss the effects of trauma and effective interventions designed to mitigate harmful effects. The program will also include journalist-to-journalist discussions of craft, ethics and best practices for telling compelling stories about this vulnerable population.

Twenty-five journalists from around the world will be selected to participate. English fluency is required.

Participants will receive roundtrip travel, hotel lodging, ground transportation and most meals.

The deadline is June 7.

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Journalism Workshop on innovative business models available [Europe]

Business developers, founders and directors of news organizations in Europe can apply to attend this program.

The News Impact Academy offers a two-day workshop for professionals looking to innovate their business models. The training will deep-dive into the most pressing challenges in the news industry and discuss the latest solutions to monetize journalism with its expert. This program is a collaboration with the Google News Initiative and aims to bring innovation to journalism.

The workshop only has 20 spots available. It will carefully select its candidates to build a diverse group of media professionals with different skills and backgrounds.

The training will take place July 9 and 10 in Lisbon, Portugal.

The events offered by the News Impact Academy are free of charge. Travel and accommodation are at the expense of participants.

The deadline is on June 9.
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Journalism Prize focuses on children's rights [Brazil]

Citizen journalists with audio or video reports in Portuguese are eligible for an award.

The Radiotube Citizen Journalism Prize is organized by nonprofit Criar Brasil and sponsored by the Petrobras Socio-Environmental Program.

The contest will select three audio and three video reports in Portuguese. Works must focus on human rights, especially the rights of children and adolescents and must be shared on Radiotube.

The winners will receive BRL1,000 to BRL1,800.

The deadline to upload entries is July 8.

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Saxonian Foundation offers Media seminar in Germany [Central, Eastern Europe]

Journalists ages 40 and younger who are proficient in German can apply for this free seminar.

The Saxonian Foundation for Media Education (SSM, in German) will hold a seminar for journalists from Central and Eastern Europe Sept. 16 to 27 in Leipzig, Germany.

The program aims to give foreign journalists the opportunity to learn more about the German media and to strengthen international ties among journalists.

Candidates must work in media and have experience with the internet and social networking. Selected participants will arrive in Leipzig and take several trips. SSM will cover travel expenses, meals and lodging.

The deadline is Aug. 2.

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WSCIJ offers Female Reporters’ Leadership Fellowship [Nigeria]

Women journalists with at least three years of experience can apply for this training in Lagos.

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is organizing the 2019 Female Reporters’ Leadership Fellowship. The tentative dates are July 2 to 5.

The program aims to empower women journalists with the skills, finesse, support and tools to take bold steps that help position them for the highest leadership roles in their media houses.

In addition to the four-day training,  fellows receive a three-month mentorship, two share-fairs and fellowship assignments.

The deadline is June 4.

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Periodistas Viajeros hosts travel journalism workshop [Latin America, Spain]

Anyone interested in travel journalism can register for this online workshop in Spanish.

Periodistas Viajeros hosts a six-week travel journalism workshop starting in June.

The workshop aims to provide narrative tools and techniques to work on travel stories through writing, photography or video. Topics include work of prominent travel authors, how to identify and deal with cultural stereotypes and how to choose appropriate digital platforms to publish your travel experiences.

Participants will receive reading materials and exercises, access to a private Facebook and WhatsApp group and attend live webinars.

The cost is ARS7,500, US$185 or EUR165.

Registration is ongoing until spots are filled.

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IJP offers fellowship on climate change, energy reporting [Central Europe]

Journalists from Germany, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania can apply for this exchange program.

The International Journalists' Programmes (IJP) offers a fellowship for journalists interested in reporting in the field of climate and energy. The program will take place between October and December.

After attending an introductory conference, selected journalists from Germany will work for six to eight weeks at one of IJP's partner media organizations and report for their own countries, while journalists from those countries will spend their time in a media in Germany.

Each participant will receive EUR3,800, which is expected to cover most travel, accommodation and living expenses.

The deadline is July 15.

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Grants for documenting human migration open [Worldwide]

Storytellers, conservationists, educators and researchers can apply for a grant.

National Geographic Society is accepting applications for its Request for Proposals grant with a focus on documenting human migrations.

Projects must document the causes and effects of one or more examples of present-day human migration; document the lives of present-day migrants, their journeys and receiving communities; or develop and test out classroom resources, curricula or public outreach materials that aim to increase understanding of the migrant experience and acceptance of migrant communities.

A typical grant will be less than US$30,000, but applicants may request up to U$70,000.

The deadline is July 10.

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