Science journalists can apply for Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards

DEADLINE: APRIL 3, 2022 — Science journalists and research scientists worldwide can apply for Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for excellence in science communication.

Cash prizes totalling US$600,000 will be awarded to winners.

The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communication are offered by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, in partnership with Schmidt Futures.

Science journalists and research scientists who have developed creative, original work that addresses issues and advances in science, engineering, and/or medicine for the general public can apply.

Applicants can submit entries in these categories: freelance journalists, early career journalists, and reporting at the local/regional level (science journalism); and graduate students, early career researchers, and later career researchers (science communication by research scientists).

The deadline for applications is April 3, 2022.

APPLY HERE

MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

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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

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Call for applications: RCDIJ Africa Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING —The RCDIJ Africa Fund is currently open for applications from journalists across Africa. APPLY HERE

Journalists can apply for collaborative reporting grants

DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC) invites media outlets, journalists, and freelancers to apply for its collaborative reporting grants. APPLY HERE

Apply for AWiM media graduate trainee programme

DEADLINE: APRIL 5, 2022 — African Women in the Media (AWiM) seeks applications for its Graduate Trainee Programme slated for May to December 2022. APPLY HERE

Africa No Filter offers media grants to women storytellers

DEADLINE: APRIL 11, 2022 — Africa No Filter is offering media grants to women storytellers and women-owned media organisations and outlets. APPLY HERE

Women, nonbinary journalists can apply for Elizabeth Neuffer fellowship

DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2022 — Women and nonbinary journalists are invited to apply for the 2023 Elizabeth Neuffer fellowship. 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