Fellowships

Apply for Gordon N. Fisher/JHR journalism fellowship

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2021 —The Gordon N. Fisher/JHR Journalism Fellowship at Massey College in the University of Toronto is currently accepting applications for the 2021 session.

The Fellowship is an annual opportunity for journalists from the following regions to participate in the William Southam Journalism Fellowship Program:

Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, with preference given to candidates from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Tanzania, Malawi, South Sudan, DR Congo, Syria, Jordan and Indigenous candidates from JHR’s Indigenous Reporters Program.

Successful candidates can enroll in any graduate or undergraduate courses at the University of Toronto and have access to its facilities.

The fellowship covers travel costs and accommodation, all university fees and a monthly stipend.

The deadline for applications is March 31st, 2021.

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Journalists can apply for Master’s Degree at DW Akademie

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2021 — DW Akademie is currently accepting applications for its International Media Studies program (IMS) in Bonn, Germany. APPLY HERE

Women journalists can apply for IWMF Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Howard G. Buffett Fund to support women journalists. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Communications Intern Needed at ICFJ

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) is looking for a committed and talented intern to join its communications team. APPLY HERE

Apply to investigate impact of COVID-19 on atrocity risks

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is organising a multimedia project that examines how the Coronavirus pandemic and government responses can either mitigate or contribute to risk factors for atrocities. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Opportunities for freelance journalists

Freelance journalists who are available for immediate engagement in Nigeria can apply. APPLY HERE

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