DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 27, 2022— Policy Alert seeks investigative journalism pitches from Nigerian investigative journalists for the #WetinWeGain #OpeningExtractives Reports pitch contest.
Applicants must submit data-informed and human-interest investigative journalism pitches.
The Policy Alert will provide funding support for four exceptional journalists over a two-month period.
Investigative journalists working anywhere in Nigeria in the print, electronic and digital/online media can partake in it.
The project recognises journalists’ roles in shining the light on institutions and actors in oil trading transactions, unearth and make meaning of the available data, and tell data-driven stories that can expose corruption, hold players accountable and point to solutions for strengthening reforms and improving service delivery.
The deadline for applications is November 27, 2022.
MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA
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
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Mongabay seeks story pitches from journalists interested in writing about carbon credits, offsets or markets. APPLY HERE
Unbias the News seeks pitches on underreported stories
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Unbias the News is accepting pitches on underreported stories with global relevance. APPLY HERE
Journalists can apply for Nieman fellowship
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2022 — Journalists from around the world can submit entries for the 2023-2024 academic-year Nieman Fellowship. APPLY HERE
Code for Africa is hiring a News Editor
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2022 — Code for Africa (CfA) is hiring a full-time News Editor to help coordinate its multinational PesaCheck fact-checking team. APPLY HERE
#PreventEpidemicsNaija journalism awards open for nominations
DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2023 —The Nigeria Health Watch seeks nominations for the third edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE
Journalism fellowship examines professional ethics
DEADLINE: JANUARY 3, 2023 —Applications are invited for the 2023 Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). APPLY HERE
Mundus Journalism programme offers international students scholarship
DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2023 —Applications are invited for the Mundus Journalism programme. International applicants are eligible for scholarships. APPLY HERE
TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting focuses on commercial bribery
DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2023 —The TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting recognises journalism that uncovers business-related bribery and financial crime. APPLY HERE
Apply for programme on business and economic journalism
DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2023 — The Global Business Journalism programme is currently open for applications. The programme focuses on business and economic journalism. APPLY HERE
Grants for projects on science, conservation, others
DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2023 — Journalists and other professionals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology can apply for grants at the National Geographic Society. APPLY HERE