Apply for these 22 journalism and media opportunities this April

Are you interested in journalism and media opportunities this April? 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.

1. Science journalists can apply for Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards: DEADLINE: APRIL 3, 2022 — Science journalists and research scientists worldwide can apply for Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for excellence in science communication. APPLY HERE
2. Apply for HumAngle accountability fellowship programme: DEADLINE: APRIL 4, 2022 —Young Nigerians in the Northeast, particularly Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States can apply for this HumAngle Accountability Fellowship programme. APPLY HERE
3. Apply for Investigative Reporters & Editors 2022 fellowship: DEADLINE: APRIL 4, 2022 —The Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) 2022 fellowship seeks applications from journalists and students to attend a conference in Denver, Colorado. APPLY HERE
4. Local news outlets can apply for Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge: DEADLINE: APRIL 5, 2022 ― Applications are now open for the Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge. Local news outlets in the Middle East, Turkey & Africa region are eligible to apply for this round. APPLY HERE
5. Apply for AWiM media graduate trainee programme: DEADLINE: APRIL 5, 2022 — African Women in the Media (AWiM) seeks applications for its Graduate Trainee Programme slated for May to December 2022. APPLY HERE
6. Campus Solutions programme opens for student journalists in West Africa: EXTENDED DEADLINE: APRIL 29, 2022— The Campus Solutions project is set to mobilise and support student journalists to produce stories about the positive deviants in the education sector in West African countries. APPLY HERE
7. Africa No Filter offers media grants to women storytellers: DEADLINE: APRIL 11, 2022 — Africa No Filter is offering media grants to women storytellers and women-owned media organisations and outlets. APPLY HERE
8. Women, nonbinary journalists can apply for Elizabeth Neuffer fellowship: DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2022 — Women and nonbinary journalists are invited to apply for the 2023 Elizabeth Neuffer fellowship. APPLY HERE
9. Apply for Jamlab Accelerator Programme sub-Saharan Africa: DEADLINE: APRIL 18, 2022 — Journalism and media innovators from sub-Saharan Africa can apply for the 2022 six-month Jamlab Accelerator Programme (JAP). APPLY HERE
10. Register for Solutions Journalism 101 webinar: Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) seeks registration for the Solutions Journalism 101 webinar slated for April 12, 2022 (01:00 PM Eastern Time). APPLY HERE
11. Associate Editor needed at GIJN: DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2022 — The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) seeks a full-time associate editor with a solid understanding of investigative journalism. APPLY HERE
12. OnePipe Press writing challenge open for entries: DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2022 —Journalists are invited to submit entries for the OnePipe Press Writing Challenge. APPLY HERE
13. Fact-checking journalist needed in Lagos: DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2022 —The Agence France-Presse (AFP) seeks a fact-checking journalist to join its team in Lagos. The applicant must have strong digital investigation skills. APPLY HERE
14. Community journalism fellowship open for applications: DEADLINE: APRIL 15 — Applications are invited for the ADH Community Journalism Fellowship (ACJF) programme. Fellows will receive grants and tools to produce in-depth data-driven stories. APPLY HERE
15. Safety, security training for investigative journalists: DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2022 — Investigative journalists and others in watchdog newsrooms can apply for this safety and security training programme. APPLY HERE
16. Media Training Consultant needed at AWiM: DEADLINE: APRIL 20, 2022 — African Women in Media (AWiM) seeks a media training consultant for a contract position from April to June in Nairobi. APPLY HERE
17. Reporting grants on digital identity, data, technology in Africa: DEADLINE: APRIL 21, 2022 — Journalists around the world can submit proposals for reporting grants on digital identity, data & technology in Africa. APPLY HERE
18. Grants to investigate China-Africa relationship, climate crisis: DEADLINE: APRIL 22, 2022 —African investigative journalists can apply for grant to cover issues related to the China-Africa relationship and the climate crisis. APPLY HERE
19. 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
20. Call for applications: African Liberty Writing Fellowship: DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 — Applications are invited for the 2022 African Liberty Writing Fellowship programme. APPLY HERE
21. RAF virtual fellowship for journalists from developing countries: DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 —The Reham Al-Farra (RAF) Memorial Journalists Fellowship programme seeks journalists from developing countries and countries with economies in transition to cover the United Nations. APPLY HERE
22. Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award for science journalists: DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 —The Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award recognises the accomplishments of mid-career science journalists. APPLY HERE

 

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

• 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
• 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