Top media opportunities with deadlines in July

Yet again, we have compiled a list of top media opportunities with deadlines in July 2022.

Journalists and media practitioners in Nigeria seeking to improve their skills and put themselves out there can apply for the following programmes.

1. Remote vacancies for Science Writers: DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2022 —The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) are looking for science writers. APPLY HERE
2. UNESCO seeks partners for Global Media Defence Fund: DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2022 — UNESCO seeks partnerships with specialised not-for-profit organisations to support projects that promote journalists’ legal protection and enhance media freedom. APPLY HERE
3. Climate Change Media Partnership reporting fellowships: DEADLINE: JULY 4, 2022 —Journalists interested in covering the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) can apply for the 2023 Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) Reporting Fellowship Programme. APPLY HERE
4. Investigating the Influence Industry: Summer School 22: DEADLINE: JULY 4, 2022 — Journalists, researchers and civil society investigators from across the world can join this two-week online summer school to investigate the influence industry. APPLY HERE
5. Call for applications for Inequality Reporting Fellowship: DEADLINE: JULY 9, 2022 —The Africa Centre for Development Journalism (ACDJ) invites applications for its Inequality Reporting Fellowship. APPLY HERE
6. Webinar on role of media at sub-national levels of government: Journalists can register for the 14th annual Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series, which will explore the role of media at sub-national levels of government. APPLY HERE
7. Fellowship opportunity for documentary filmmakers: DEADLINE: JULY 14, 2022 —The International Documentary Association (IDA) seeks applications from documentary filmmakers. APPLY HERE
8. Scholarship opportunity for photographers (up to $3,500): DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2022 —The Ian Parry scholarship is an international photographic competition for young photographers around the world. APPLY HERE
9. Fact-Checking Awards offer up to $12,000 cash prizes: DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2022 — The African Fact-Checking Awards 2022 seek entries from journalists, journalism students, and professional fact-checkers across the continent. APPLY HERE
10. Awards for young professionals in news media: DEADLINE: JULY 29, 2022 —The International News Media Association (INMA) is accepting applications and nominations for the 30 Under 30 Awards. APPLY HERE
11. Apply for Constructive Journalism Fellowship: DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2022 — Applications are invited for the Constructive Journalism Fellowship. Journalists with several years of experience in producing visual content can apply. APPLY HERE
12. Rory Peck awards for professional freelance journalists, filmmakers: DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2022 — Professional freelance journalists and filmmakers working anywhere in the world can apply for the Rory Peck Awards. APPLY HERE

ROLLING APPLICATIONS

• Free counselling session for journalists to address mental health: Journalists can apply for this free counselling session to address their mental health. APPLY HERE
• Vacancies for freelance writers: Applications are invited from freelance writers who can write strong profiles of Nigerian and African public figures, including artists, activists and policymakers. APPLY HERE
• Unbias the News seeks underreported stories: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Unbias the News is accepting pitches on underreported stories with global relevance. APPLY HERE
• Africa editor needed at Egab: Egab seeks an Africa Editor to be in charge of its Sub-Saharan Africa operations. This is a remote full-time position with flexible working hours. APPLY HERE
• The Continent seeks pitches on justice (US$200 per story): The Continent newspaper invites writers and journalists to submit pitches about organisations and individuals facilitating access to justice. APPLY HERE
• Paid reporting opportunity on carbon offsets: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Mongabay seeks story pitches from journalists interested in writing about carbon credits, offsets or markets. APPLY HERE
• Fellowship Editor needed at Mongabay: DEADLINE: ROLLING —Mongabay seeks a full-time Fellowship Editor to manage its fellowship programme, which provides paid opportunities for young and aspiring journalists in tropical countries. APPLY HERE
• Training on how to tell better stories about Africa: Thomson Foundation, in partnership with Africa No Filter, invites journalists to enroll for a course on how to tell better African stories. APPLY HERE
• Local news outlets can apply for financing from MDIF: Local news outlets across the globe can apply for financing from the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF). APPLY HERE
• 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
• Grants for stories on climate change, work: DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Centre seeks applications for a new reporting initiative focused on climate change and its effects on workers and work. 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
• 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
• Journalism courses available at Thomas Foundation: Thomas Foundation’s Journalism Now is an online hub for interactive courses. The courses offer journalists an opportunity to level up their skill set. APPLY HERE
• IWMF: Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists is open for applications from women-identifying journalists around the world. APPLY HERE
• Women journalists can submit pitches on environmental issues in Africa: The African Women in the Media (AWiM) seeks pitches on the gendered aspect of environmental issues in Africa. APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

• Free Press Awards 2022 open for nominations: DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2022 —The Free Press Awards recognise journalists and media professionals with exceptional work in the categories Newcomer of the Year and Most Resilient Journalist. APPLY HERE
• AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards seek entries: DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2022 —Journalists can submit their best science reporting for the 2022 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards contest. APPLY HERE
• Apply for 2022 Banff Mountain Film Competition: DEADLINE: AUGUST 3, 2022 — Filmmakers are invited to apply for the 2022 Banff Mountain Film Competition. APPLY HERE
• Awards for excellent reporting on disability (up to $13,000 prize): DEADLINE: AUGUST 7, 2022 —The National Center on Disability and Journalism seeks entries for the 2022 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability. APPLY HERE
• African Youth Storytelling Contest seeks entries: DEADLINE: AUGUST 14, 2022 — Applications are invited for the Stories of Africa, a youth storytelling contest that aims to amplify critical voices from across the African continent. APPLY HERE
• Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism: DEADLINE: AUGUST 15, 2022 — Applications are invited for the 2022 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism. APPLY HERE
• Grants for journalists covering rare diseases ($3,000): DEADLINE: AUGUST 16, 2022 —The National Press Foundation is offering an online conference for journalists who wish to cover rare diseases from October 17-18, 2022. APPLY HERE
• Apply for Mongabay’s conservation reporting fellowship (up to $3,000): DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 —Mongabay is currently accepting applications for its Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship Programme. APPLY HERE
• Applications open for 2023 World Press Institute fellowship: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 —Applications are now being accepted for the March 2023 World Press Institute fellowship. Each year, talented journalists apply for 10 fellowship slots. APPLY HERE