11 media and journalism opportunities closing in November

This article is for journalists and media practitioners looking for media and journalism opportunities closing in November 2022.

If you fall into this category of media practitioners, we’ve got a long list of opportunities to look out for before their deadlines in November 2022 and beyond.

1. Allard Photography Competition open for entries: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2022 —Photographers are enouraged to submit entries for the Allard Photography Competition, which recognises photographic excellence. APPLY HERE
2. Chevening scholarships open for applications:DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2022 — Applications for fully-funded Chevening Scholarships to study for one-year master’s degrees at UK universities are now open. APPLY HERE
3. Freelancers can apply for Freelancer Wellness Grants: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 2, 2022 –Applications are open for the Freelancer Wellness Fund to aid freelancers and independent workers worldwide. Applicants can apply for a $500 microgrant. APPLY HERE
4. Grants for investigative stories on environmental crime: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4, 2022 —GRID-Arendal invites investigative journalists to apply for grants to report stories on environmental crime. APPLY HERE
5. Call for entries: Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards 2022: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6, 2022 —Mainstream and online journalists can submit entries for the Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards 2022. APPLY HERE
6. Volunteer journalists needed at the MiddleBelt Reporters:DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2022 —The MiddleBelt Reporters seeks applications from early-career and campus journalists in the North Central region of Nigeria. APPLY HERE
7. Interns needed at Mongabay to write environmental stories: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 18, 2022 — Applications are invited for an internship programme at Mongabay.org. The offer primarily involves writing environmental news stories. APPLY HERE
8. Kiplinger fellowship for journalists covering politics, elections: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20, 2022 —Journalists covering politics, government agencies, elections or political extremism can apply for the 2023 Kiplinger Fellowship. APPLY HERE
9. Apply for New Media Writing Prize: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 25, 2022 — Applicants can submit entries for the New Media Writing Prize that rewards the best new media work. APPLY HERE
10. Conference on solutions to legal threats to media freedom: Journalists can apply for a hybrid two-day conference themed, “Countering Legal Threats to Media Freedom: Spotlighting Solutions” slated for November 28th – 29th 2022 in London. REGISTER HERE
11. Sony World Photography Awards open for entries: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2022 & JANUARY 13, 2023 — The Sony World Photography Awards, the leading competition for photographers and artists working in photography, is open for entries. APPLY HERE

ROLLING APPLICATIONS

• Earth Island Journal seeks writing on environmental issues: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Earth Island Journal seeks writers from around the world to submit pitches on environmental issues. APPLY HERE
• Grant for COVID-19, vaccines, global health inequities stories: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Journalists can apply for the Pulitzer Center’s COVID-19, Vaccines, and Global Health Inequities grant. APPLY HERE
• Pulitzer Center offers global reporting grants: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center’s global reporting grants support in-depth, high-impact reporting on critical issues that are often overlooked in the media, from global health to climate change. APPLY HERE
• Pulitzer Center offers data journalism grants: DEADLINE: ROLLING —Journalists around the world can submit proposals for innovative data journalism projects that spotlight underreported issues. APPLY HERE
• Grants for stories on climate change, work: DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Centre seeks applications for a new reporting initiative focused on climate change and its effects on workers and work. APPLY HERE
• Gender equality grants at Pulitzer Center: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting seeks to offer gender equality grants for investigative data-driven projects. APPLY HERE
• Mongabay seeks stories about Africa: Mongabay invites proposals from journalists for conventional news stories, in-depth features, investigative reports, profiles, and case studies. APPLY HERE
• Paid reporting opportunity on carbon offsets: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Mongabay seeks story pitches from journalists interested in writing about carbon credits, offsets or markets. APPLY HERE
• Journalism courses available at Thomas Foundation: Thomas Foundation’s Journalism Now is an online hub for interactive courses. The courses offer journalists an opportunity to level up their skill set. APPLY HERE
• Training on how to tell better stories about Africa: Thomson Foundation, in partnership with Africa No Filter, invites journalists to enroll for a course on how to tell better African stories. APPLY HERE
• Free counselling session for journalists to address mental health: Journalists can apply for this free counselling session to address their mental health. APPLY HERE
• Attendance fellowships open for Science Journalism Forum: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Science journalists, writers publishers, scientists, students, and academia can attend 2022 virtual science journalism forum (SJF). APPLY HERE
• Unbias the News seeks underreported stories: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Unbias the News is accepting pitches on underreported stories with global relevance. APPLY HERE
• The Continent seeks pitches on justice (US$200 per story): The Continent newspaper invites writers and journalists to submit pitches about organisations and individuals facilitating access to justice. APPLY HERE
• Local news outlets can apply for financing from MDIF: Local news outlets across the globe can apply for financing from the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF). APPLY HERE
• Call for applications: RCDIJ Africa Fund: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The RCDIJ Africa Fund is currently open for applications from journalists across Africa. APPLY HERE
• IWMF: Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists is open for applications from woman-identifying journalists around the world. APPLY HERE
• Women journalists can submit pitches on environmental issues in Africa: The African Women in the Media (AWiM) seeks pitches on the gendered aspect of environmental issues in Africa. APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

• Journalists can apply for Nieman fellowship: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2022 — Journalists from around the world can submit entries for the 2023-2024 academic-year Nieman Fellowship. APPLY HERE
• The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 7, 2022 —The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism is currently accepting submissions from journalists. APPLY HERE
• Journalism fellowship examines professional ethics: DEADLINE: JANUARY 3, 2023 —Applications are invited for the 2023 Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). APPLY HERE
• TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting focuses on commercial bribery: DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2023 —The TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting recognises journalism that uncovers business-related bribery and financial crime. APPLY HERE