Call for Nominations: IWMF’s 2021 Courage in Journalism Awards

The awards are open to journalists, including photojournalists working in any country across the world.

The Courage in Journalism Awards recognise female journalists who set themselves apart by exhibiting extraordinary bravery, persistence and resilience.

The awards program honours brave journalists who report on taboo topics, work in environments hostile to women and share difficult truths.

The IWMF also recognizes the pioneers who kicked down barriers to make it possible for women all over the world to find their voices and make them heard.

Candidates must be full-time staff or freelance women reporters, writers, editors, photographers or producers.

The deadline for nominations is March 1, 2021.

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Women journalists can apply for IWMF Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Howard G. Buffett Fund to support women journalists. APPLY HERE

 

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DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) is looking for a committed and talented intern to join its communications team. APPLY HERE

 

Apply to investigate impact of COVID-19 on atrocity risks

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is organising a multimedia project that examines how the Coronavirus pandemic and government responses can either mitigate or contribute to risk factors for atrocities. APPLY HERE

 

VACANCY: Opportunities for freelance journalists

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VACANCY: Journalists needed at ICIR

International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) seeks to recruit intelligent and hard-working reporters who can undertake long-form investigations. APPLY HERE

 

Journalists can apply for 2021 Hillman Prizes

DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2021 — Call for Entries for the 2021 Hillman Prizes is now open. APPLY HERE

 

Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism calls for pitches

DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2021 — The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is accepting story pitches from Nigerian journalists from all genres of the media. APPLY HERE

 

Journalists can apply for fund to debunk vaccine misinformation

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2021 — The COVID-19 Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund is accepting applications from projects that aim to debunk vaccine misinformation. APPLY HERE

 

Apply for TRACE Foundation award on commercial bribery reporting

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2021 — The TRACE Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2021 Prize for Investigative Reporting. APPLY HERE

 

Journalists can apply for Knight-Bagehot Fellowship

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2021 — The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism is currently offering opportunities to journalists to enhance their understanding and knowledge of business, economics, finance and technology. APPLY HERE

 

Journalists can apply for 2021 FISU-AIPS Young Reporters Programme

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2021— The International University Sports Federation is currently accepting applications for the 2021 FISU-AIPS Young Reporters Programme. APPLY HERE

 

Data journalists can apply for Tableau Foundation/Equal Measures 2030 Fellowship

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2021 — The Tableau Foundation/Equal Measures 2030 (EM2030) Fellowship 2021 is currently accepting applications from data journalists. APPLY HERE