Fellowships

Fellowship for science journalists, writers

DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2022 —The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) is offering a fellowship for talented students and early-career science communicators undertaking summer internships.

Three applicants from underrepresented groups—including racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those with disabilities—will each receive a $5,000 fellowship.

Fellows will also receive a one-year complimentary membership to NASW.

The supplemental fellowship is open to any underrepresented minority who intends to complete a science communication internship during the summer of 2022.

The internship can be in science journalism or any other science communications field and can be in any medium—print, digital, audio, video, or multimedia.

The application deadline is April 1, 2022.

APPLY HERE

MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

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

DW Akademie Master Degree scholarships for journalists

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2022 —The Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie invites applications from journalists for its Master Degree scholarships. APPLY HERE

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

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

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

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

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