Fellowships

Apply for Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Digital News

DEADLINE: JANUARY 18, 2021 — The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) is accepting entries for a post-doctoral research fellowship in digital news.

The aim of the Digital News Project is to develop the understanding of how journalism is changing in light of the rise of digital media.

The fellow will be part of the Digital News Project, which provides quantitative analysis of news audiences across more than 40 countries, with an emphasis on digital media, news and politics.

Interested applicants must hold a relevant PhD/DPhil degree or equivalent experience in a substantive area.

Applicants must be experienced in working with relevant quantitative methods and analysis.

Knowledge of the debate on trends in media use and news consumption and a record of work on digital media and journalism are desirable.

The deadline for applications is January 18, 2021.

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Apply for the Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2020 ― Business journalists from across Africa are invited to submit entries for the 6th edition of the Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE

Coronavirus News Collaboration Challenge 2020

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2020 ― The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is seeking proposals that develop innovative approaches to reporting on the novel coronavirus crisis using collaboration among journalists and newsrooms across state lines or national borders. APPLY HERE.

Apply for Goethe-Institut Africa-focused memory project

DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2021 ― Interested persons can apply for the Goethe-Institut memory project tagged Archive of Forgetfulness. APPLY HERE

Apply for Rory Peck Trust COVID-19 Hardship Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING ― In response to the devastating impact of the pandemic, the Rory Peck Trust has created a dedicated fund to provide practical and financial support to active freelance news journalists whose work and livelihoods have been directly affected by COVID-19. APPLY HERE

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