Global Youth Advancement Network seeks entries inequality [Latin America, Caribbean]

Latin American citizens ages 15 to 24 can enter this contest.

The Global Youth Advancement Network at Michigan State University organizes an essay contest about inequity and ways to confront it.

Entries must be in English, have 600 to 900 words and address themes such as challenging racism, conserving the environment, educating for change and promoting gender equality.

The winner of the first prize will receive a laptop computer and a scholarship to attend the 2021 Global Youth Advancement Summit in East Lansing, Michigan.

The deadline is Feb. 21.

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IJP offers exchange program [Africa, Germany]

Journalists ages 25 to 40 from Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Germany can apply.

The International Journalists' Programmes (IJP) are offering fellowships to up to six young Southern African journalists and up to five young German journalists. The Southern African-German Journalists‘ Bursary is intended to enable young journalists to gain insights into the political, economic, cultural and social fabric of the host country.

For two months, Southern African delegates will have the chance to work in Germany, followed by German delegates in Africa. They will be integrated into the day-to-day journalism of their host newsroom while researching stories for their home media.

The delegates will receive a fixed payment of EUR3,000 to cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses.

Candidates must have a strong command of English. German is an advantage but not mandatory.

The deadline is Feb. 26.

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Investigative journalism Conference seeks panel ideas, speakers [Brazil]

Journalists interested in investigative reporting can participate in this event's planning.

The Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji, in Portuguese) invites collaborators for its annual conference on June 25 to 27 in São Paulo.

Collaborators can suggest a type of panel, propose a title and recommend themselves or others as speakers or moderators.

The deadline is Feb. 29.


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Media grants available [West Africa]

Local organizations based in West Africa can apply for funding.

The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is accepting proposals to support initiatives in Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

Possible target areas include journalism, justice reform and the rule of law, the democratic practice and more. Proposals must promote investigative journalism and free, quality and independent media.

The amount of funding varies. In the event that OSIWA cannot fund the entire project budget, it may choose to fund part of it and request the grant seeker to source for the outstanding balance.

The deadline is April 30.


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Vacancy: Florida International University seeks journalists [US]

Experienced journalists with a master's degree can apply for two positions in Miami.

The Department of Journalism + Media in the CARTA School of Communication + Journalism at Florida International University is hiring a graduate coordinator for its Spanish Language Journalism Master’s Program and an assistant or associate clinical professor of professional practice.

The graduate coordinator for the Spanish Language Journalism Master’s Program will be a non-tenure earning, clinical professor of practice position. He or she will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Spanish and English. Apply by Feb. 15.

The assistant or associate clinical professor of professional practice will help shape the future of the department’s evolving South Florida Media Network complex and its various student media in its new Broadcast Journalism Studio. Apply immediately.


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Grants for Doctoral research program available [MENA]

Students can apply for this grant to pursue a doctoral degree at an accredited university in the United Arab Emirates or abroad.

The Al Qasimi Foundation's Doctoral Research Grants is accepting applications from scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields.

The grants support Ph.D. candidates in the research phase of their dissertations. Two awards are also available each year for applied research projects that have Ras Al Khaimah as a primary site for data gathering and analysis.

The foundation covers all student expenses associated with their field research in the United Arab Emirates, including return airfares, furnished accommodation for up to 12 months, a stipend to cover living costs and research support.

The deadline is March 1.


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Grants for journalism training available [UK]

British journalists from socially or ethnically diverse backgrounds can apply for a training grant.

The Journalism Diversity Fund offers grants to journalists attending courses with the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).

Candidates must provide proof of application or have secured a place in an NCTJ accredited course during the  academic year.

Applicants must reside in the United Kingdom and have a genuine commitment to journalism.

The deadline to apply for the next group of bursaries is April 1.


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Funds for journalism training available [UK]

British journalists from socially or ethnically diverse backgrounds can apply for a training grant.

The Journalism Diversity Fund offers grants to journalists attending courses with the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).

Candidates must provide proof of application or have secured a place in an NCTJ accredited course during the  academic year.

Applicants must reside in the United Kingdom and have a genuine commitment to journalism.

The deadline to apply for the next group of bursaries is April 1.

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MLDI offers grants on digital rights advancement [Africa]

Independent media organizations, nongovernmental organizations and law centers in East, West and southern Africa can apply for this grant.

The Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) offers funding for legal assistance or litigation activities that safeguard or advance media freedom.

The program aims to advance digital rights and freedom of expression online. Grants of U$20,000 will be available to to set up a media legal defense unit that provides pro bono legal support to journalists, citizen journalists and independent media.

Organizations must have a background or demonstrable interest in litigation and/or provision of legal support and  previous experience in the advancement and protection of freedom of expression in the country or region.

The deadline is Feb. 9.

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Film festival focuses on life with disabilities [Worldwide]

Filmmakers from around the world can submit documentaries to this international festival.

The Belgrade International Film Festival "
BOSIFEST 2020" for and by people with disabilities will take place Oct. 19 to 21 in Belgrade, Serbia. The theme of the festival is the work and life of people with disabilities.

The competition accepts documentaries up to 100 minutes long in English or with English/Serbian subtitles, produced in the last five years.

The deadline is April 24.

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