DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 —The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) seeks applications for its “Countering Misinformation and Promoting Media Literacy in Nigeria Project”.
The countering misinformation project aims to reduce misinformation in Nigeria by training and providing financial support for selected journalists to provide critical fact-check content.
For this training, The ICIR will select 30 journalists from different media organisations in Nigeria.
Applications are welcome from journalists with at least two years of experience practising as print, electronic and online media. Freelancers with a track record of critical fact-checking skills can also apply.
Interested applicants must provide proof of previous fact-checking content published in the last 12 months.
Qualified female journalists are strongly encouraged to apply.
The deadline for applications is September 22, 2023.
MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA
MDIF Ventures wants to invest in growing media companies
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Howard G. Buffett Fund for female journalists
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Female journalists around the world can apply for the Howard G. Buffett Fund offered through the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). APPLY HERE
O’Shaughnessy Fellowships offer innovative creators up to $100,000
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The O’Shaughnessy Fellowship is a one-year programme open to innovative creators around the world. APPLY HERE
Pulitzer Centre will fund investigative stories on science misinformation
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Centre is offering grants for in-depth and investigative stories related to science misinformation, science denial, and the spread of pseudoscience. APPLY HERE
Grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Center is offering grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proposals should focus on issues such as water and sanitation, land degradation and coastal erosion, education, maternal health, and climate resilience. APPLY HERE
Pulitzer Center is offering global reporting grants
DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center’s global reporting grants support in-depth, high-impact reporting on critical issues that are often overlooked in the media, from global health to climate change. 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
Mongabay seeks pitches from journalists
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Unbias the News seeks pitches on underreported stories
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Unbias the News is accepting pitches on underreported stories with global relevance. APPLY HERE
Elevate Scholarship programme aims to strengthen news business
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 6, 2023 — The Elevate Scholarship programme, supported by the Google News Initiative, is designed to strengthen the future of the news business. APPLY HERE
2024 MPIL Journalist in Residence Fellowship seeks applications
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 6, 2023 — The Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law invites applications for its 2024 MPIL Journalist in Residence Fellowship. APPLY HERE
Commonwealth Short Story Prize is open for submissions
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2023 — The 2024 Commonwealth Short Story Prize is now open for submissions from writers. APPLY HERE
Journalists can apply for AIPS sport media awards
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4, 2023 —Professional journalists are invited to submit entries for the 2023 AIPS Sport Media Awards. APPLY HERE
Apply for Chevening Scholarship programme
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 7, 2023 —Applications are currently open for the Chevening Scholarship programme designed to help candidates study in the UK. APPLY HERE
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