Are you interested in media & journalism opportunities to apply for this February? You can check the list below for media and journalism opportunities (training, grants, fellowships and awards) that resonate with your niche and media career.
It is pertinent to note that interested applicants must prepare their essays, proposals and other necessary details ahead to avoid late submissions.
Livingston Awards offer journalists up to $10,000 prizes : FEBRUARY 1, 2024 —The Livingston Awards recognise outstanding journalists under the age of 35 in local, national and international reporting. APPLY HERE New Media Writing Prize opens for entries DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 — Entries are invited for the Chris Meade Memorial UK New Media Writing Prize (NMWP), an international event that encourages and promotes the best in new-media writing. APPLY HERE Science in Society Journalism Awards seek entries from science writers DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 — The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) is accepting entries for the Science in Society Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE Multimedia training for freelance journalists at Daily Trust Foundation DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2024 — Daily Trust Foundation, through its Media Enterprise Lab Project, is organising multimedia training for freelance journalists. APPLY HERE Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute Fellowships open for proposals : DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 4, 2024 — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) seeks proposals from passionate individuals and forward-thinking organisations for its innovative fellowship programmes. APPLY HERE Contemporary African Photography Prize seeks entries DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 2024 — Photographers can submit entries for the 2024 Contemporary African Photography (CAP) Prize. APPLY HERE ICFJ’s Knight International Journalism Award seeks nominations DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8, 2024 — The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) seeks nominations for the 2024 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award. APPLY HERE One World Media awards seek entries from journalists DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8, 2024 — Journalists and filmmakers can apply for the One World Media Awards for stories that break through stereotypes and connect people across cultures. APPLY HERE The Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2024 — The Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship Programme seeks applications from aspiring, early-career environmental journalists. APPLY HERE 2024 Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 12, 2024 — The 2024 edition of Metcalf Institute’s Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists (AWJ) is now open for applications. APPLY HERE Journalists can apply for World Press Institute fellowship DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14, 2024 — World Press Institute (WPI) seeks applications for its fellowship, which brings together 10 professional journalists from all over the world and immerses them in the governance, politics, business, media, journalistic ethics and culture of the United States. APPLY HERE UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 — UNESCO invites Member States to nominate candidates for the 2024 edition of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. APPLY HERE 2024 pan-African (Re)Insurance Journalism Awards seek entries ; DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 — Journalists based in any African country can submit entries for the 9th edition of the pan-African (Re)Insurance Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE Chief Editor needed at African Women in Media DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 — African Women in Media (AWiM) seeks applications for the role of Chief Editor. APPLY HERE Reuters Institute’s journalist fellowship seeks applications : DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19, 2024 — Applications are open for the 2024/2025 cohorts of the Journalist Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute. APPLY HERE Report for the World seeks to partner with newsrooms DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2024 — Report for the World wants independent news organisations to join its growing network of host newsroom partners. APPLY HERE Dart Centre Ochberg fellowship covers reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 21, 2024 — Senior and mid-career journalists can apply for the Dart Centre Ochberg Fellowship to improve their reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy. APPLY HERE Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award seeks proposals DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22, 2024 — The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University invites applications for the Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award. APPLY HERE Apply for DW Akademie’s international media studies programme DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29, 2024 — Applications are open for the fall intake of the Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie’s International Media Studies (IMS) Master’s Degree. APPLY HERE
ROLLING STORY GRANTS Are you seeking funds for your next media projects? This Rolling Story Grants section is tailored for you.
Grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Center is offering grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proposals should focus on issues such as water and sanitation, land degradation and coastal erosion, education, maternal health, and climate resilience. APPLY HERE Human rights defenders, journalists, others can apply for incident emergency fund APPLY HERE Fund for Investigative Journalism has grants for reporters : APPLY HERE Kekere Storytellers Fund seeks African storytellers DEADLINE: ROLLING — African storytellers passionate about changing the prevailing stereotypical narratives about Africa can apply for Africa No Filter’s Kekere Storytellers Fund. APPLY HERE Pulitzer Center has grants for data journalism projects DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is offering grants for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight underreported issues. APPLY HERE MDIF Ventures wants to invest in growing media companies APPLY HERE Women journalists can apply for IWMF Emergency Fund APPLY HERE Howard G. Buffett Fund for female journalists : DEADLINE: ROLLING — Female journalists around the world can apply for the Howard G. Buffett Fund offered through the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). APPLY HERE Reporters Shield offers legal protection for investigative reporting APPLY HERE LNJAR offers legal support for journalists and newsrooms worldwide APPLY HERE
STORY PITCHES Where to submit story pitches? No worries, we’ve got you! Check below for exciting offers.
DiA and The Continent seek writers APPLY HERE BBC Africa Eye seeks pitches for investigative story ideas APPLY HERE Diaspora Africa seeks pitches on African migration APPLY HERE The SolutionsPaper seeks stories related to religious and ethnic extremism APPLY HERE Submit climate solutions pitches APPLY HERE Social Voices wants pitches on health technologies, health and development APPLY HERE Mongabay seeks stories about Africa APPLY HERE Rest of World seeks story pitches from Africa APPLY HERE Journalists can submit pitches on technology in Africa, others APPLY HERE
MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA Looking to spice up the new year with brand new goals and ambitions? You can select from the list of applications closing in 2024.
Apply for the Global Business Journalism programme DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2024 — The Global Business Journalism (GBJ) programme at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China seeks applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. APPLY HERE IWMF’s Courage in Journalism Awards seek third-party nominations : DEADLINE: MARCH 3, 2024 — The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) invites third-party nominations for the 2024 Courage in Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE 2024 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing seeks fictional short stories DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2024 — The 2024 edition of the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing invites fictional short stories. APPLY HERE
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