Are you interested in media & journalism opportunities to apply for in May? You can check the list below for media and journalism opportunities that resonate with your niche and media career.
These media and journalism opportunities include training, grants, fellowships and award from which media professionals and journalists can benefit from.
It is pertinent to note that interested applicants must prepare their essays, proposals and other necessary details ahead in order to avoid late submissions.
- Scholarships for journalists to cover biodiversity conferences: DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2022 —Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers travel grant fund for journalists interested in covering biodiversity conferences and global summits. APPLY HERE
- Apply for human rights reporting, advocacy training: DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2022 — Journalists and activists can apply for voice of change programme, a human rights reporting and advocacy training. APPLY HERE
- URTI international grand prize for documentary films: DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2022 — The URTI International Grand Prize for Documentary Films seeks entries from journalists who produce documentaries for television. APPLY HERE
- Allard photography competition opens for entries: DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2022 —The bi-annual Allard Photography Competition, which recognises photographic excellence reflecting the ideals of the Allard Prize, is open for entries. APPLY HERE
- Apply for EJN’s coastal resilience media grants 2022: DEADLINE: MAY 2, 2022 — The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering organisational grants to support media and journalism activities related to coastal resilience. APPLY HERE
- UNESCO hosts 2022 World Press Freedom conference: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Republic of Uruguay will host the annual World Press Freedom Day Conference. APPLY HERE
- Journalists can apply for health reporting fellowship: DEADLINE: MAY 2, 2022 — The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) seeks applications for its six-month health reporting fellowship designed for journalists. APPLY HERE
- Submit short videos on press freedom: The International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) invites journalists to submit 15-second videos on why press freedom matters to them. APPLY HERE
- Training on how to address mental health in journalism: Unbias the News is hosting an online session on “Dealing with burnout: how to take care of mental health in journalism.” APPLY HERE
- Research consultant for violence against women, girls project: DEADLINE: MAY 4, 2022 — African Women in Media (AWiM) seeks a Research Consultant for its project, media reporting of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWGs) in Nigeria. APPLY HERE
- Apply for MTN Media Innovation Programme: DEADLINE: MAY 5, 2022 —MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) currently invite applications for the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP). APPLY HERE
- Reporting migration competition open to journalists: DEADLINE: MAY 6, 2022 —Submissions are invited for the Reporting Migration Competition. Journalists who cover migration stories can submit entries. APPLY HERE
- Jonathan B. Postel Service Award open for nominations: DEADLINE: MAY 13, 2022 — Journalists and media organisations with outstanding contributions to the Internet community are eligible for the Jonathan B. Postel Service Award. APPLY HERE
- Entries open for 2022 lsu Elihle Awards: DEADLINE: MAY 13, 2022 — Journalists covering issues faced by children in Africa can submit entries for the 2022 lsu Elihle Awards. APPLY HERE
- Media workshops for campus journalists, others: DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2022 —The Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP) invites applications for funded media workshops. APPLY HERE
- Grants available for women, non-binary photographers: DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2022 —Women Photograph, Getty Images and Nikon are offering grants to women and non-binary documentary photographers. APPLY HERE
- Journalists can apply for Social Data School: DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2022 —The Social Data School, an online summer school structured around the life-cycle of a digital research project, is open for applications. APPLY HERE
- WAN-IFRA African Digital Media Awards 2022: DEADLINE: MAY 20, 2022 — The 2022 WAN-IFRA African Digital Media Awards are open to publishers who have delivered unique and original digital media projects in the last 12 months. APPLY HERE
- National Endowment for Democracy offers grants: DEADLINE: MAY 25, 2022 — The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is offering grants to nongovernmental organisations who are working for democratic goals. APPLY HERE
- Submit entries for 2022 Global Peace Photo Award: DEADLINE: MAY 22, 2022 — Photographers around the world are invited to submit entries for the 2022 Global Peace Photo Award. APPLY HERE
- APVA awards for podcasters, others open for nominations: DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2022 —The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists (APVA) 2022 awards is currently open for nominations. APPLY HERE
- 2022 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism: DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2022 —The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) is currently accepting submissions for its 2022 Awards in International Journalism. APPLY HERE
- NAMIP innovation challenge for Nigerian media: DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2022 —Applications are invited for the Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (NAMIP) innovation challenge for Nigerian media. Winners will receive up to $50,000 for their project. APPLY HERE
ROLLING APPLICATIONS
- Data organisation needs economic writer: A data organisation seeks an Economic Writer Intern who can create engaging data-driven articles and reports. APPLY HERE
- Vacancies for Community Reporters: Outstanding journalists and curious reporters can apply to join a community news team in Lagos, Nigeria. 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
- 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
- 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
- Jamlab seeks entries for media database in Africa: Jamlab seeks to build a media database of established independent digital journalism and media organisations in Africa. 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
- Journalists can apply for collaborative reporting grants: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC) invites media outlets, journalists, and freelancers to apply for its collaborative reporting grants. 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
- 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
- Investigative radio, television journalists needed at CENOZO: CENOZO urgently seeks investigative radio or television journalists working in the local language with interest in the various aspects of migration. APPLY HERE
- Orange Knowledge Programme offers scholarships: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) is offering fully funded scholarships to mid-career professionals. 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
- Apply for virtual programme on climate change: Revamp Rave Network invites applications for its second cohort programme on climate change, which will hold virtually for 14 weeks, every Saturday. APPLY HERE
- ZAM seeks investigative stories for Kleptocracy Project: The ZAM-net Foundation (ZAM) invites investigative stories for its Kleptocracy Project. APPLY HERE
- Journalist needed at TechCabal: TechCabal is hiring a full-time journalist in Lagos. The journalist must have a good understanding of technology and business in Africa. APPLY HERE
MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA
- Journalists can apply for 2022 DIG Awards: DEADLINES: JUNE 1 & JULY 1, 2022 —The DIG Awards for the best journalistic investigations and reportage in video and audio format are open for applications. APPLY HERE
- Video competition on migration, diversity, social inclusion themes: DEADLINE: JUNE 17, 2022 — Video competition invites youth worldwide to submit original and creative videos on the themes of migration, diversity and social inclusion. APPLY HERE
- Apply for EGU’s Science Journalism Fellowship competition: DEADLINE: JUNE 17, 2022 —The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is accepting applications for the 11th edition of its Science Journalism Fellowship competition. APPLY HERE
- ERC offers grants for investigative, environmental projects: DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2022 —The Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC) is offering Collaborative Investigation Grants for investigative and environmental projects. APPLY HERE