Journalists and media practitioners in Nigeria seeking to apply for media (journalism) opportunities – awards, grants, fellowships, training, workshops) can check out and apply for the following.
These media opportunities have deadlines in February 2021.
Journalists and media practitioners can also check other opportunities from the long list below.
- Journalists, others can apply for Logan Nonfiction Program: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021 — The Logan Nonfiction Program currently seeks applications from candidates for the spring 2021 virtual class, which will run from April to June. APPLY HERE
- Apply for New America’s Fellows Program: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021 — New America’s Fellows Program seeks to support journalists, scholars, filmmakers, and public policy analysts who have bold ideas that can impact the most pressing issues in society. APPLY HERE
- Data journalists worldwide can apply for Sigma Awards: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021 ― The Sigma Awards, sponsored by the Google News Initiative, is currently accepting entries for data journalism across the world. APPLY HERE
- Journalists can apply for Livingston Awards: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021 — The Livingston Awards is currently accepting print, online, video, audio and data visualization entries. APPLY HERE
- Apply for #DATA4COVID19 challenge: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2021 — Organizations that focus on data are invited to submit a project to #DATA4COVID19 Africa Challenge. APPLY HERE
- Journalists can apply for fellowship at Reuters Institute
- DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8 — The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is currently accepting applications for its Journalist Fellowship program. APPLY HERE
- Apply for Metcalf Institute’s Annual Science Immersion Workshop: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14, 2021 — The Metcalf Institute is currently accepting applications for the Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists. APPLY HERE
- Journalists can apply for One World Media Awards:
- DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 — One World Media is accepting journalistic works that have been printed, broadcast or screened in the United Kingdom or internationally. APPLY HERE
- Nonfiction writers can apply for Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021— The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University invites applications for the Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award. APPLY HERE
- Submit nominations for 2021 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Awards: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 21, 2021 — International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) invites nominees to apply for the 2021 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award. APPLY HERE
- Female journalists can apply for Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 25, 2021 — The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is now open to women-identifying and non-binary journalists whose work focuses on human rights and social justice issues. APPLY HERE
- Female filmmakers can submit entries for Women’s Film Festival: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 25, 2021 — Female filmmakers are invited to submit entries for the 28th Women Make Waves Int’l Film Festival (WMWIFF). APPLY HERE
MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA
- 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
- VACANCY: Communications Intern Needed at ICFJ: 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: Freelance journalists who are available for immediate engagement in Nigeria can apply. APPLY HERE
- 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
- Register for 2021 Knight Media Forum: Leaders in philanthropy, journalism, and technology working to strengthen local news, communities and democracy can attend the 2021 Knight Media Forum. APPLY HERE
- Mongabay calls for SRP pitches: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Mongabay invites investigative journalists to submit pitches for the Covering the Commons Special Reporting Project (SRP). APPLY HERE
- Call for Nominations: IWMF’s 2021 Courage in Journalism Awards: DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2021 — The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) seeks nominations for its annual Courage in Journalism Awards which honour women journalists. APPLY HERE
- Apply for Rory Peck Trust Legal Fund for freelance journalists: Rory Peck Trust invites professional freelance journalists, whose main source of income comes from journalism, to apply for its Legal Fund grants. APPLY HERE
- Director needed at ICFJ Knight Fellowships: International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) seeks entries from applicants for the role of a director at the ICFJ Knight Fellowships. APPLY HERE
- Apply for Joan Shorenstein Center Fellowship: DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2021 — Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government is currently accepting applications for the Joan Shorenstein Center Fellowship in Cambridge, Massachusetts. APPLY HERE
- Multimedia journalists can apply for Mobile Filmmaker’s International Fest: DEADLINE: MARCH 10, 2021 — Mobile Filmmaker’s International Festival is inviting filmmakers to submit their works to compete in this festival. APPLY HERE
- Journalists can apply for Master’s Degree at DW Akademie: DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2021 — DW Akademie is currently accepting applications for its International Media Studies program (IMS) in Bonn, Germany. APPLY HERE