Journalism Fellowships at the Reuters Institute, University of Oxford

Applications are invited for the 2014/15 Journalism Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute, Oxford University.

The program gives visiting journalists from around the world an opportunity to critically reflect upon their profession, to research a subject of their choice under the supervision of an academic specializing in that area, and to enjoy the breadth of academic, cultural and social life at the University of Oxford.

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in journalism and good spoken and written English. This is not a degree program but fellows are expected to write a substantial piece of research of publishable quality.
The fellowships, which commence from October 2014, include the Thomson Reuters Foundation Fellowships, Gerda Henkel Fellowship in the field of Humanities, Said-Asfari Fellowship for journalists from the Levant and the Wincott Fellowships for Eastern European business / economic journalists.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Jan. 31, 2014. For more information:
http://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/fellowships/overview.html

Kiplinger journalism fellowships

Print, broadcast or online journalists with five or more years of experience can apply for this fellowship.

The Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism offers short-term fellowships to help make better use of new online tools and channels. The fellowship runs April 6-11 at Ohio State University in Columbus.

Fellows will spend a week of training designed to fit journalists’ needs. They will explore creative uses of social media, investigative reporting, public affairs reporting, online data tools and ethical issues that come with social media.
The Kiplinger Foundation covers the costs of the training, lodging, most meals and a travel stipend.

Candidates must send a bio (maximum of 150 words), a short explanation of how the fellowship would benefit them and their newsroom (maximum of 200 words), two references contacts, and Web links to three recent stories. If your work requires that you write in a language other than English, you must provide originals and English translations.
The deadline is Nov. 30.
For more information, click here.

Multimedia course available [MENA]

Deadline:

9/23/13

Professional visual journalists from Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia can participate in this course and receive a EUR2,000 grant to produce a high-quality multimedia story.

World Press Photo invites professional visual journalists to apply for the “Reporting Change Multimedia Course.” Ten selected participants will receive guidance from professional trainers and a grant to produce a high-quality multimedia story from the region.
Applicants must have one year of experience working as a freelancer or on staff, be nationals or permanent residents working in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco or Tunisia, have access to high definition multimedia equipment, and must have a basic understanding of English and/ or French.

The multimedia storytelling course consists of three phases that will take place between January 2014 and April 2014: five days of face to face introduction including planning and producing a story followed by an online coaching, and will end with a face to face workshop for finalizing the stories.

Each of the participants will receive a EUR2,000 (US$2,675) grant to produce a high-quality multimedia story from the region. Travel and lodging expenses are covered.

Interested candidates should send their applications here including two examples of prior multimedia production experience and two potential story ideas to educationATworldpressphoto.org.

The deadline is Sep 23.
For more information, click here.

Fellowships for photography on global health open

Photographers around the world can compete for a US$4,000 fellowship.

SocialDocumentary.net (CDN) and Management Sciences for Health (MSH) are seeking submissions founded in using photography to increase the understanding of complex global issues.
Specific topics may include, but are not limited to, problems of and solutions to global health, conflict, security, the environment, human trafficking, loss of traditional cultures, domestic violence, energy, incarceration, climate change and the Arab Awakening.
Two grand prize winners will be each awarded a US$4,000 fellowship to spend up to two weeks documenting the global health projects and up to two weeks of expense-paid travel in one to two of the countries in which MSH works. The SDN documentary winner will receive US$1,000 cash award.
All winning entries will participate in an exhibition at powerHouse Arena, Brooklyn, NY, February 27 through March 23, 2014. SDN and MSH will pay all printing and preparation costs for the exhibition.
Photographers selected for the MSH Photography Fellowship must: provide all his/her own photography equipment and have valid passport (MSH will arrange for any appropriate visas), have strong spoken English language skills, be available for up to two weeks of travel to between January and June, 2014.
In addition to the photography part of the project, photographers must prepare and execute a one-day training program for MSH local staff.
The application fee of US$35 allows for submitting 6–24 images.
The deadline is Sept. 28.
For more information, click here.

Investigative journalism grants offered for unemployed reporters in the US

Experienced US investigative reporters who are currently unemployed can apply for a grant of up to US$10,000.

The George Polk Grants for Investigative Reporting offer financial support to experienced reporters to pursue projects related to social justice. The intent is to promote public awareness of social problems in immigration, housing, welfare, health and employment.
Special consideration is given to unemployed journalists, but this is not a requirement.
Applicants should have a proven record as an investigative reporter and propose a topic with which he or she is familiar. Grants range from US$2,500 to US$10,000 depending on the complexity of the project.
Grantees receive editorial supervision and help with publication.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
For more information, click here http://liu.edu/About/News/Polk/Grants

Deadline extended: Journalists can enter a US$10,000 story contest for best coverage of infectious diseases

Journalists from the United States, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa can win international reporting trips worth up to $10,000 for submitting the best stories on infectious diseases.

Stories can address diseases including AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. These three diseases alone are the leading causes of death in low- and middle-income countries. They claim nearly 4 million lives every year and cost billions of dollars in lost productivity. The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is launching the story contest to spur discussion about how the global community deals with these critical health issues.

Reports published or broadcast between May 20 and Sept. 1, 2013, will qualify. The deadline for submission is Sept. 1, 2013. Along with the story submission, participants must include a 300-word proposal for an international reporting trip to expand their coverage of infectious diseases.

The International Center for Journalists will select three winners, one from each region. An editor or manager at each of the selected news organizations will also earn a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend ICFJ’s 2013 Awards Dinner on Nov. 7, 2013. The Africa contest is administered in partnership with the African Health Journalists Association.
Winners will be notified on Oct. 1, 2013.
Stories must be in English or French and cover diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. Possible topics include:

• Government policies and programs that address infectious diseases
• Effectiveness of donor-funded infectious-diseases programs
• The state of funding for the delivery, treatment and research of infectious diseases

Stories must be well-researched and well-written or presented. We will give special preference to the following:

• Multimedia feature articles or documentaries
• Investigative reports or explanatory stories
• Reports that use data, mapping and other digital tools to engage audiences. Examples: Facebook chats, Twitter feeds, or text messaging that solicits citizen reports on outbreaks and treatment of infectious disease

Journalists working in each region for print, broadcast or online media qualify. The contest also is open to freelance journalists, whose stories are published or broadcast by Sept. 1, 2013.
Once you submit your story please tweet about it using the hashtag #icfjhealth. Don’t forget to include a 300-word proposal for an overseas reporting trip with your story submission.
For more details and to submit a story:

• Contest guidelines: English | French
• Submit stories: English | French
• Contact: icfjhealth@icfj.org

Thomson Foundation hosts journalism competition

Journalists under the age of 30 working in developing countries can compete for this award.

The Thomson Foundation is launching a new category - “young journalist from the developing world” - as part of the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA) Awards.

Three finalists will be flown to London for the gala award night in November along with a host of other potential award winners and leading figures from the world of journalism.

Journalists working in countries with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of less than US$20,000 are eligible.
Entrants should submit a portfolio of three published pieces of work (print, audio, video, multimedia, or a combination of all four) produced in the 12 months preceding Sept. 18, 2013. Entries can be in any language but should be accompanied by a verbatim English-language translation.

The deadline is Sept. 18.
For more information, click here.

Scholarships available for investigative reporting class

Journalists interested in improving their investigative reporting skills can attend this course in Slovenia.

Organized by the The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), the course is open to midcareer journalists, young journalists and editors. It will take place Aug. 25-31.
A limited number of full scholarships are available for journalists from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Serbia. Applicants must have at least three years of journalism experience. Applications for scholarships must be received by Aug. 5.
The regular course fee is EUR€790 (US$1,035) and is all-inclusive, covering tuition, room and all meals. Fees also include BIRN’s published textbook “Digging Deeper: A Guide for Investigative Journalists in the Balkans.”
English is the working language of the course.
Standard applications must be received by Aug. 12.
Applicants must submit a completed application form, letter of motivation, C.V. and sample of work (for scholarship applicants only).
For more information, click here

Environmental journalism fellowship available

Journalists from outside the United States can apply for a semester-long scholarship. Those from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.

The Earth Journalism Scholars Program is inviting journalists to attend the University of California-Berkeley (UCB) for the spring semester of 2014 to take classes on journalism and environmental issues. The program is the result of a collaboration between Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and UCB’s Graduate School of Journalism.
The program is intended for midcareer journalists who have shown dedication and skill in covering environmental issues. Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
The program will cover travel, lodging and tuition costs. Scholars will also receive a modest stipend to cover basic living expenses.
The deadline to apply is July 9.
For more information, click here.

Journalism Research grant available

Journalists, media scholars and researchers from the Middle East/North Africa region can apply for this research grant in the United States.

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Middle East Program announced the 2013 competition, where one candidate from the Middle East and North Africa will be selected to spend three months between September 2013 and May 2014 to carry out his or her own policy-oriented research and writing in Washington.

Interested candidates must be working as reporters, columnists or broadcasters in Arabic media outlets (print, television, radio or electronic media), have at least five years of professional experience and be able to work in both written and spoken English and Arabic. Applicants must be able to hold a valid passport and obtain a J1 visa.
The visiting journalist will receive US$5,000 per month as a stipend and will have to pay roughly one-quarter of the total cost of health insurance.
The applicant should submit a 1,000 word description of a proposed project, a detailed explanation of the research topic relevant to the Middle East and the United States, a CV, a writing sample, two letters of recommendation, and complete application form form to vajpATwilsoncenter.org.
The deadline is July 1.
For more information, click here.

UN offers press fellowship on global issues

Deadline:

7/19/13

Reporters who cover global health issues can apply for a fellowship.

The United Nations Foundation offers a fellowship with a special focus on the role of the UN, global health and international development and will provide fellows with access to leading experts. Fellows will report on the events and announcements made during UN Week, September 22-25.
This fellowship is designed to foster participants’ understanding of the issues surrounding international development and global health. Special consideration will be given to journalists whose portfolios include global health or foreign affairs.
Applicants must be fluent in English. Fellows are required to participate for the entire duration of the four-day program.
The deadline for applications is July 19.
For more information, click here.

Anna Lindh Mediterranean Journalist Award

Journalists from the 42 counties of the Union the Mediterranean who work on cross-cultural reporting are invited to submit their works for the 7th edition of the Anna Lindh Journalist Award until the 30th of June, while the prize will be announced in London, in October 2013.

The Award, which started in 2006, focuses on intercultural issues between and within the Euro-Mediterranean societies, with a special award dedicated to certain theme every year. This year’s special award is dedicated to the theme ‘Arts for Democracy and Social Change’. Besides this special award, there are also four other categories for press, new media, radio and TV.

Read more
http://www.euromedalex.org/news/launch-anna-lindh-mediterranean-journalist-award-2013

Anna Lindh Foundation
Journalist Award
P.O. Box 732,
El Mansheya Alexandria
21111 Egypt

http://www.euromedalex.org/

Asfari Fellowships at Chatham House

Journalists, bloggers, civil society activists and public affairs specialists can apply for this fellowship.
The Asfari Fellowship, offered by the Chatham House and the Asfari Foundation, offers civil society leaders from the Middle East the opportunity to develop their understanding, ideas and approaches on the most pressing challenges facing the Arab world.

The fellowships are open to individuals who are resident citizens of Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria, and displaced citizens of these countries living elsewhere in the Middle East.
The candidates will be offered a comprehensive 12-month program of activities at the institute, and will work toward producing a Chatham House publication from their research. Two levels of fellowships are available: Asfari fellowships and Asfari senior fellowships.
The regional themes that the candidates will tackle in the program include: political economy in the Arab world and the drivers for change; the new developments in civil society and security and the impact of youth and generational change in the MENA region; and security cultures, human security and gender and security in the Middle East.
The deadline is May 31.
For more information, click here.

Fellowship for women journalists open

Print, broadcast and online women journalists who focus on human rights and social justice can apply for a year-long fellowship.

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003.
The selected journalist will spend an academic year in a tailored program with access to MIT's Center for International Studies and media outlets like The Boston Globe and The New York Times.
Applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience in journalism. Non-native English speakers must also have excellent written and verbal English skills in order to fully participate in and benefit from the program. Freelance journalists may apply.
A stipend will be provided, and expenses, including airfare and housing, will be covered.
The application deadline is May 1.
For more information, click here.
http://iwmf.org/pioneering-change/elizabeth-neuffer-fellowship.aspx

UN reporting fellowship open

Journalists who are 25 to 35 years old and from developing countries can apply for a fellowship to report on the United Nations.

The fellowship, sponsored by the Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists, gives participants the opportunity to report on international affairs during the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Fellows will make professional contacts, interact with seasoned journalists and gain a broader perspective on global issues.
The fellowship is open to journalists currently working full time in developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
In an effort to rotate recipient countries, the fellowship will not consider journalist applications for 2013 from nations selected in 2012: Argentina, Liberia, Sri Lanka and Tunisia. Journalists from these countries may apply in 2014.
The fellowship includes travel, accommodations and a per diem allowance.
The application deadline is April 5.
For more information, click here.
http://iwmf.org/pioneering-change/elizabeth-neuffer-fellowship.aspx

Climate and Development Fellowship for South Asian Journalists

The fellowships are being offered by Panos South Asia as part of a Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) project for enhancing climate change awareness and understanding among journalists in South Asia. Applications are invited from print, television, radio and web journalists writing / reporting on climate change and environment issues from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The fellowships will support writing / reporting stories on climate change from the region. The fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in a training workshop and field trip that will link them with their peers from the neighbouring countries and understand climate-related issues from a South Asian perspective. Applicants should have a strong motivation for working on climate change related issues in South Asia and should have worked on climate-related stories in their media. The application, by e-mail, would need to include the following:

1. A covering letter, in which the applicant explains his/her motivation for applying for the fellowship, and how he/she would use the fellowship to build on previous experience (two to three pages).
2. A detailed CV with the names and contact details of two references.
3. Copies of two stories published on climate change or environment. TV/radio journalists can also provide the link to the programme.
4. A copy of a scanned letter from the editor of the applicant’s publication, TV or radio channel supporting the application. Please write ‘Application for the SACCA Fellowships 2013’ in the subject line of your e-mail application.
Applications need to be received by Friday, 8th March 2013 to psa@panossouthasia.org.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism

The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism offers qualified journalists the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of business, economics and finance in a year-long, full-time program administered by the journalism school. Fellows take courses at Columbia's graduate schools of journalism, business, law and international affairs; participate in off-the-record seminars and dinner meetings with corporate executives, economists and academics; and attend briefings and field trips to New York-based media companies and financial institutions.
The program is designed to meet the public interest in business and economics news and the demand for trained editors and reporters in the field. In scope and depth, it is considered the most comprehensive business journalism fellowship in the country.

Eligible Knight-Bagehot fellows may qualify for a Master of Science degree in journalism upon completion of this rigorous program.

Conducted during Columbia’s academic year from August through May, the fellowship accepts up to 10 fellows each year. Fellows receive free tuition plus a stipend to offset living expenses in New York City. For the 2014 academic year, a stipend of $55,000 will be granted to each fellow. Housing is available in a Columbia-affiliated facility.

The fellowship is named for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, of Miami, which has established an endowment for the program; and Walter Bagehot, the 19th-century editor of The Economist. The Knight Foundation has been the principal sponsor of the fellowship since 1987. The program also depends on grants from a number of other charitable foundations, corporations and publishing organizations for a portion of its annual budget.

The fellowship’s sponsors have no role in the selection of fellows or the organization of the fellowship’s curriculum, which are controlled by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

German fellowship for European journalists

European journalists who are fluent in German can apply for a fellowship in Berlin.
The program is organized by the Internationales Journalisten-Kolleg Freie Universität Berlin.

The fellowship is aimed to help journalists 35 years and under to develop their professional network in Germany and other European countries, to acquire training and to learn the role of media in the development of the democratic society.

The program runs October - July annually. Highly qualified journalists in either staff positions or freelance employment with several years of professional experience, not currently residing in Berlin, are eligible to apply. The centerpiece of the application is a proposal for a scientific-journalistic project to be pursued in Berlin.

Superior Fellowships and Standard Fellowships are available, each with a monthly stipend.
The program is supported by the German Service of Academic Exchanges (DAAD).
The application deadline was January 31, but has been extended to February 28.
For more information, click here

Social Justice Reporting for a Global America: International Reporting Fellowship Program for U.S.-based Journalists

Plagued by the twin challenges of a slow economy and digital disruption, many U.S. news organizations are cutting back on foreign coverage and are shrinking their editorial staffs.
But journalists can play an essential role in raising awareness around international social justice issues, including women’s rights, corruption, human trafficking, poverty, religious tolerance, environmental issues, migration and education.

It is with this in mind that ICFJ announces the Social Justice Reporting for a Global America Program, sponsored by the Ford Foundation.
Through this fellowship, U.S.-based journalists gain foreign reporting experience and an opportunity to cover important international social justice issues around the world.
Similar to ICFJ's "Bringing Home the World Fellowship for Minority Journalists," the Social Justice Reporting for a Global America Program is open to all U.S.-based journalists.
Applicants must present a project proposal in their application, detailing the reporting project they would be interested in pursuing.
The deadline for submitting applications is February 8, 2013.

Selected journalists attend a week-long orientation at ICFJ’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., in May 2013, where they will fine-tune their reporting projects and will gain new reporting skills to work overseas. Following orientation, fellows will report in the field for up to two weeks. Upon returning to the United States, they will finish their stories and broadcast or publish them by September 30, 2013.
Journalists interested in this opportunity can apply here.

Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship

The Council on Foreign Relations is seeking 2013-2014 Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship applicants. The program is open to applicants who have distinguished credentials in the field of journalism and who have covered international news as working journalists for print, broadcast, or online media available in the United States. To qualify, an applicant must be authorized to work in the United States at the time the application is filed and for the duration of the fellowship. CFR does not sponsor for visas. Interested candidates who meet the program’s eligibility requirements can Apply Online between January 1 and March 1, 2013. For more information, please contact fellowships@cfr.org or 212.434.9740.