Conferences & Scholarships

Journalists can Register for ISOJ Conference

Knight Foundation and Google News Initiative invite journalists to sign up for the 2021 International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) which will hold in April.

The ISOJ conference is free and will be completely virtual from April 26-30, 2021.
ISOJ is an annual conference centered on the evolution and development of journalism for the digital era.

The conference aims to bridge the gap between academia and the news industry, and serve as a barometer for the current state of online journalism.

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

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

Indigenous journalists can apply for grants at EJN

DEADLINE: MARCH 12, 2021 — Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering grants to Indigenous journalists to produce stories about environmental degradation in Indigenous communities. APPLY HERE

Apply for grant at Justice for Journalists Foundation

DEADLINE: MARCH 14, 2021 — Justice for Journalists (JFJ) Foundation invites professional and non-professional investigative journalists to apply for grants. APPLY HERE

Africans can apply for Eisenhower Fellowships

DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2021 — Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) seek applications from mid-career African leaders confronting the negative impact of climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa. 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

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

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