Apply for these 31 journalism and media opportunities this October

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Are you looking for media opportunities to apply for this October? We’ve got the right fits for you.

Here are a few media opportunities you can check and apply for before their deadlines in October 2021.

Even if you think you have the slightest chance of being selected, you can still apply. What do you have to lose?

Check the shortlist below for the opportunities that may make your career;

  1. Call for proposals to speak at Science Talk ’22DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2021 —Science Talk invites proposals for speaking opportunities at the Science Talk ’22 annual conference. APPLY HERE
  2. Call for applications: Sentient Media Journalism FundDEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2021 —Sentient Media Journalism Fund is open for applications from journalists. APPLY HERE
  3. Call for applications: Wilson Center FellowshipDEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2021 —Woodrow Wilson Center is currently accepting applications for its 2022-23 Fellowship Competition. APPLY HERE
  4. The Mamman Marshal Scholarship for Women in JournalismDEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2021 —The Mamman Marshal Scholarship for Women in Journalism (MMSWJ) 2021-2022 is now open for female students of Journalism or Mass communication in Nigeria. APPLY HERE
  5. Call for applications: Reagan-Fascell Democracy FellowshipDEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2021 —The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program seeks entries from democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world. APPLY HERE
  6. Call for applications: OTF’s Internet Freedom FundDEADLINE: NOVEMBER 01, 2021 —Open Technology Fund (OTF) is accepting applications for its Internet Freedom Fund. APPLY HERE
  7. Freelance journalists can apply for Resilience Programme: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2021 —Rory Peck Trust, in partnership with Facebook, invites freelance journalists to apply for its Resilience Programme. APPLY HERE
  8. Getty Scholar Grants for researchersDEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2021 —The Getty Scholar Grants are open to established scholars or individuals who have attained distinction in their fields. APPLY HERE
  9. Call for applications: Global online summit on disinformation: Applications are invited from journalists and other interested stakeholders for a free online Global Summit on Disinformation. APPLY HERE
  10. Africa Editor needed at Open DemocracyDEADLINE: OCTOBER 2, 2021 —Open Democracy is hiring an Africa Editor with a passion for fiercely independent journalism. APPLY HERE
  11. ICYF Media Training Camp for young citizen reportersDEADLINE: OCTOBER 3, 2021 —The Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) seeks applications for its online media training camp, “Young Citizen Reporters – Unfolding the Voice of Communities”. APPLY HERE
  12. Global Africa seeks proposals for articlesDEADLINE: OCTOBER 4, 2021 —The scientific journal Global Africa invites proposals for articles from science journalists. APPLY HERE
  13. Story Editor needed at Global Press JournalDEADLINE: OCTOBER 4, 2021 —Global Press Journal seeks a contract story editor with strong writing skills and a passion for narrative storytelling. APPLY HERE
  14. Call for applications: LSA Collegiate FellowshipDEADLINE: OCTOBER 4, 2021 —The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan seeks applications for the LSA Collegiate Fellowship. APPLY HERE
  15. Call for entries: Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME)DEADLINE: OCTOBER 05, 2021 —Entries are invited for the 30th edition of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME). APPLY HERE
  16. SIMA Awards invite entries from filmmakersEXTENDED DEADLINE: OCTOBER 7, 2021 — Applications are invited for the annual SIMA Awards for films from around the world that inspire activism, compassion and social transformation. APPLY HERE 
  17. Unbias the News holds training on the business of reporting: Unbias the News invites journalists to apply for its training on, ‘Freelancers as Entrepreneurs – The business of reporting’. APPLY HERE
  18. Call for applications: Seminars for business journalistsDEADLINE: OCTOBER 8, 2021 —The Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists seek applications for its flagship program. APPLY HERE
  19. Call for applications: Journalists in Residence ProgramDEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2021 —The Stigler Center’s Journalists in Residence Program is currently open for applications. APPLY HERE
  20. Leonard C. Goodman Institute seeks to fund investigative reportingDEADLINE: OCTOBER 11, 2021 —The Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Reporting invites journalists to submit story proposals. APPLY HERE
  21. Call for entries: Travel Photographer of the Year 2021 AwardsDEADLINE: OCTOBER 12, 2021 —The Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) 2021 Awards is currently open for entries. APPLY HERE
  22. Call for applications: Women Photograph mentorship programDEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2021 —Applications are invited for the 2022 Women Photograph mentorship program. APPLY HERE
  23. Call for proposals: Biodiversity Media Grants 2021DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2021 —The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites applications for its 2021 Biodiversity Media Grants. APPLY HERE
  24. 2021 Human Rights Prize of the French RepublicDEADLINE: OCTOBER 17, 2021 —Applications are invited for the 2021 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic. APPLY HERE
  25. Journalists can apply for 2022 LEDE FellowshipDEADLINE: OCTOBER 17, 2021 —Solutions Journalism Network invites proposals from journalists for the 2022 LEDE Fellowship. APPLY HERE
  26. Enrol for free online media course at fesmedia Africa: Journalists can apply for free online course, “Right to Information” at fesmedia Africa. The course aims to empower participants to determine the applicable laws in their countries and make successful requests for information from government and other public bodies. APPLY HERE
  27. Fact-checkers can register for Global Fact 8: Fact-checkers are invited to register for Global Fact 8, a conference dedicated to fact-checking worldwide. APPLY HERE
  28. TON/BWF early-career fellowship for science journalistsDEADLINE: OCTOBER 21, 2021 —Applications are invited for the next round of The Open Notebook/Burroughs Wellcome Fund fellowship for early-career science writers. APPLY HERE
  29. Spark Grant Initiative for science journalistsDEADLINE: OCTOBER 30, 2021 —The Spark Grant Initiative (SGI) seeks to fund works that enhance science journalism locally and globally. APPLY HERE
  30. Call for applications: Climate misinformation grant programDEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2021 —International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute in partnership with Facebook Organizations invite applications for an $800,000 climate misinformation grant program. APPLY HERE
  31. Scholarships available for foreign journalistsDEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2021 —The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States (AFPC-USA) invites foreign journalists to apply for its annual scholarships. APPLY HERE

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