Fellowships

WanaData fellowships available for data-driven projects on gender issues

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 12, 2021 —Journalists who are interested in using data to tell stories about women in Africa can apply for WanaData fellowships.

The fellowship is spearheaded by Code for Africa (CfA) in partnership with WACC’s Who Makes The News program.

The program will use data to explore women’s representation and voices in the media including key challenges, barriers and opportunities.

The WanaData fellowships will teach journalists basic data journalism skills and help those with data experience expand their skills by taking on more ambitious projects.

Up to six fellows will receive a US$1,000 project grant each, plus intensive one-on-one mentoring and technical support.

Applicants must be established journalists or digital storytellers (such as bloggers or social media content creators) with a minimum of one year experience in the media.

Interested journalists must be fluent in English and based in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania or Uganda.

The deadline for submissions is November 12, 2021.

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

The Howard G. Buffet Fund for Women Journalists

DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists is open for applications from woman-identifying journalists around the world. APPLY HERE

Pulitzer Center’s data journalism grants

DEADLINE: ROLLING— The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting invites applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight under reported issues. APPLY HERE

Apply for OTF’S Rapid Response Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING —Open Technology Fund (OTF) through its Rapid Response Fund is offering financial support and technical services to bloggers, cyber activists, journalists, and human rights defenders. APPLY HERE

Freelance journalists can apply for grants at Rory Peck Trust

Rory Peck Trust is offering Assistance Grants to professional freelance journalists and their families who are facing crises related to their work. 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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