ICFJ to support journalists to investigate election disinformation

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 22, 2023 — The International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) has an opportunity for journalists to investigate election disinformation.

The Disarming Disinformation programme, run by the ICFJ, offers journalists from across the world funding, mentorship and training to expose the money behind mis- and disinformation targeting voters.

Reporters, social media strategists, developers and others can receive grant for cross-border, collaborative projects investigating electoral disinformation.

To be eligible, applicants must first participate in master classes which will take place from November 7 to 9.

The online courses will deepen skills and knowledge around tracking election disinformation and the role of artificial intelligence in propagating it.

The deadline for applications is October 22, 2023.

APPLY HERE

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