Latest Opportunities

Apply for ICIR’s Open Contract Reporting project

DEADLINE: MARCH 18, 2022 —The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) seeks applications for the third phase of its Open Contract Reporting Project (OCRP).

The OCR project is open to local, community and grassroots journalists from the six geo-political zones in the print, electronic and digital media.

Intending journalists must provide proof of their investigative work in the last three years. Freelance journalists with proven track record on accountability reporting can also apply.

Qualified female journalists are strongly encouraged to apply.

The deadline for applications is March 18, 2022.

APPLY HERE

MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

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

DEADLINE: MARCH 19, 2022 –Nominations are invited for the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)’s annual Courage in Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE

The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute

DEADLINE: MARCH 25, 2022 –The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute seeks proposals from innovative individuals and organisations for its 8-month fellowship. APPLY HERE

DW Akademie Master Degree scholarships for journalists

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2022 —The Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie invites applications from journalists for its Master Degree scholarships. APPLY HERE

Writers can submit entries for China Writing Contest

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 —Writers from around the world are invited to submit nonfiction entries for the Sixth Tone’s first “China Writing Contest.” APPLY HERE

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