Awards

WAN-IFRA’s 2026 Digital Media Awards

DEADLINE: JANUARY 23, 2026 — Entries can still be submitted for WAN-IFRA’s 2026 Digital Media Awards, the global benchmark for digital journalism excellence. The Digital Media Awards honour publishers and media organisations that have delivered outstanding […]

Conferences & Scholarships

International Media Studies master’s degree scholarship programme

DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2026 — Journalists can apply for this International Media Studies master’s degree scholarship programme in Bonn, Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships, in partnership with Deutsche Welle (DW-Akademie Bonn) […]

Fellowships

2026 Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2026 — Aspiring, early-career environmental journalists can apply for the 2026 Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship programme by Mongabay. The Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship provides opportunities for journalists from […]

Grants

Global Media Defence Fund opens for proposals

DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2026 — The Global Media Defence Fund by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is accepting proposals for partnerships. This Call seeks to provide financial support to local, regional, […]