Conferences & Scholarships

Scholarships for journalists to cover biodiversity conferences

DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2022 —Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers travel grant fund for journalists interested in covering biodiversity conferences and global summits.

This opportunity will enable journalists from around the world to cover conferences in 2022 on biodiversity for their home audiences, including the UN Convention on Biodiversity (UNCBD).

Professional journalists from established media houses, reporting from a low- or middle-income country can apply. Women, indigenous and early-career journalists are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have previous experience reporting on environmental issues. Stories may be produced in print, online, radio or broadcast formats.

EJN will award scholarships of up to US$2,500 each.

The deadline for applications is May 1, 2022.

APPLY HERE

MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Mongabay seeks stories about Africa

Mongabay invites proposals from journalists for conventional news stories, in-depth features, investigative reports, profiles, and case studies. APPLY HERE

Gender equality grants at Pulitzer Center

DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting seeks to offer gender equality grants for investigative data-driven projects. APPLY HERE

Jamlab seeks entries for media database in Africa

Jamlab seeks to build a media database of established independent digital journalism and media organisations in Africa. 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

Writers can submit entries for China Writing Contest

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 —Writers from around the world are invited to submit nonfiction entries for the Sixth Tone’s first “China Writing Contest.” APPLY HERE

Call for applications: African Liberty Writing Fellowship

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 — Applications are invited for the 2022 African Liberty Writing Fellowship programme. APPLY HERE

RAF virtual fellowship for journalists from developing countries

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 —The Reham Al-Farra (RAF) Memorial Journalists Fellowship programme seeks journalists from developing countries and countries with economies in transition to cover the United Nations. APPLY HERE

Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award for science journalists

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 —The Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award recognises the accomplishments of mid-career science journalists. APPLY HERE

Apply for EJN’s coastal resilience media grants 2022

DEADLINE: MAY 2, 2022 — The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering organisational grants to support media and journalism activities related to coastal resilience. APPLY HERE

Submit entries for 2022 Global Peace Photo Award

DEADLINE: MAY 22, 2022 — Photographers around the world are invited to submit entries for the 2022 Global Peace Photo Award. APPLY HERE

NAMIP innovation challenge for Nigerian media

DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2022 —Applications are invited for the Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (NAMIP) innovation challenge for Nigerian media. Winners will receive up to $50,000 for their project. APPLY HERE

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