Apply for these 31 journalism and media opportunities this October

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 ’22: DEADLINE: 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 Fund: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2021 —Sentient Media Journalism Fund is open for applications from journalists. APPLY HERE
3. Call for applications: Wilson Center Fellowship: DEADLINE: 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 Journalism: DEADLINE: 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 Fellowship: DEADLINE: 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 Fund: DEADLINE: 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 researchers: DEADLINE: 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 Democracy: DEADLINE: 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 reporters: DEADLINE: 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 articles: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 4, 2021 —The scientific journal Global Africa invites proposals for articles from science journalists. APPLY HERE
13. Story Editor needed at Global Press Journal: DEADLINE: 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 Fellowship: DEADLINE: 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 filmmakers: EXTENDED 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 journalists: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 8, 2021 —The Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists seek applications for its flagship program. APPLY HERE
19. Call for applications: Journalists in Residence Program: DEADLINE: 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 reporting: DEADLINE: 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 Awards: DEADLINE: 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 program: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2021 —Applications are invited for the 2022 Women Photograph mentorship program. APPLY HERE
23. Call for proposals: Biodiversity Media Grants 2021: DEADLINE: 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 Republic: DEADLINE: 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 Fellowship: DEADLINE: 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 journalists: DEADLINE: 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 journalists: DEADLINE: 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 program: DEADLINE: 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 journalists: DEADLINE: 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

ROLLING APPLICATIONS

• Vacancies available at new broadcast media company in Abuja: A new broadcast media company based in Abuja seeks talented staff to fill five key positions – Presenter, Producer, News Editor, Reporter and Marketer. APPLY HERE
• Open call for pitches at Minority Africa: Minority Africa seeks pitches on the intersection of climate change and minorities (sexual, ethnic, religious, PWD’s, women & refugees). APPLY HERE
• Journalists can submit climate change stories at New York Times: The New York Times Opinion section seeks climate change-related stories from journalists around the world. APPLY HERE
• Call for proposals: Congo Basin Rainforest Journalism Fund: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center is accepting proposals for the Rainforest Journalism Fund. APPLY HERE
• Communications Intern needed at International Center for Journalists: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) invites applications for the role of a communications intern. APPLY HERE
• Call for Freelance Writers: Torchlight Africa Series at Nigeria Health Watch: Nigeria Health Watch seeks freelance journalists to write for her Torchlight Africa Series. 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
• Special reporting project on reforestation at Mongabay: DEADLINE: ROLLING —Mongabay is accepting pitches for its special reporting project on reforestation efforts around the world. APPLY HERE
• Female photographers, photojournalists needed at Document Women: Document Women is currently looking for female photographers and photojournalists across the 36 states in Nigeria. APPLY HERE
• Pulitzer Center’s data journalism grants: DEADLINE: ROLLING— The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting invites applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight under reported issues. APPLY HERE
• Apply for OTF’S Rapid Response Fund: DEADLINE: ROLLING —Open Technology Fund (OTF) through its Rapid Response Fund is offering financial support and technical services to bloggers, cyber activists, journalists, and human rights defenders. APPLY HERE
• Freelancers needed at Progress Clock: Progress Clock seeks story ideas from freelancers on how people, groups, and solutions-minded initiatives solve problems in Nigeria. APPLY HERE
• Wits Journalism Africa-China Reporting grants: DEADLINE: ROLLING— Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) at Wits Journalism invites journalists to submit proposals for grants. 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
• Africans can apply as content creators, digital storytellers: Content creators and digital storytellers interested in telling human-interest and feature stories about Africa can apply at Africa No Filter’s bird. 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
• Weekend Journalism Clinic at ICIR: International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) invites participants for its Weekend Journalism Clinic. APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

• Reporting fellowship on Gender Equality, Justice, and Climate Science: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2021 —The Pulitzer Center is accepting applications for reporting fellowships on issues related to Gender Equality, Justice, and Climate Science. APPLY HERE
• Call for applications: OTF’s Internet Freedom Fund: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 01, 2021 —Open Technology Fund (OTF) is accepting applications for its Internet Freedom Fund. APPLY HERE
• Apply for Chevening scholarships to study in the UK: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 2, 2021 —Applications are currently open for Chevening Scholarships to study for master’s degrees at any UK university. APPLY HERE
• Call for entries: The AIPS Sport Media Awards 2021: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4, 2021 —The AIPS Sport Media Awards 2021 are open for entries from professional journalists and photographers. APPLY HERE
• Call for applications: INMA Africa Media Summit: International News Media Association (INMA) seeks applications for its virtual Africa Media Summit which will take place on November 18-19th, 2021. APPLY HERE
• The Republic is hiring an Associate Editor: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2021 —The Republic is hiring an Associate Editor. The position is paid, full-time and open only to candidates based in Lagos. APPLY HERE
• Smithsonian magazine 19th annual photo contest: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2021 —The Smithsonian magazine invites entries for its 19th annual photography contest. APPLY HERE
• Call for applications: 2021 Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2021 —Diversify Photo and the Pulitzer Center seek applications for the 2021 Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant. APPLY HERE