Fellowships

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.

It also aims equip participants in the business of journalism in a yearlong, full-time program administered by the Journalism School.

The fellowship is open to full-time editorial employees of newspapers, magazines, wire services, digital media, television and radio news organizations.

Freelance journalists from anywhere in the world can also apply.

Fellows will be allowed to choose from two different  tracks: a Certificate in Economics and Business Journalism or the Master of Arts in Journalism.

The deadline for applications is January 31st, 2021.

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Apply for the Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2020 ― Business journalists from across Africa are invited to submit entries for the 6th edition of the Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE

 

Coronavirus News Collaboration Challenge 2020

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2020 ― The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is seeking proposals that develop innovative approaches to reporting on the novel coronavirus crisis using collaboration among journalists and newsrooms across state lines or national borders. APPLY HERE.

 

Apply for Goethe-Institut Africa-focused memory project

DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2021 ― Interested persons can apply for the Goethe-Institut memory project tagged Archive of Forgetfulness. APPLY HERE

 

Apply for Rory Peck Trust COVID-19 Hardship Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING ― In response to the devastating impact of the pandemic, the Rory Peck Trust has created a dedicated fund to provide practical and financial support to active freelance news journalists whose work and livelihoods have been directly affected by COVID-19. APPLY HERE

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