Knight journalism fellowships at Stanford

Experienced journalists looking to hone their skills can apply for a yearlong fellowship.

The John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship enables international and U.S. journalists to conduct research atStanford University.

Twenty fellows will be chosen to receive a US$60,000 stipend, plus all tuition, housing, moving, health insurance, books and childcare expenses will be covered.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years experience and an interest in journalism entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership.

Some application requirements include an innovation project proposal, journalistic autobiography, letters of recommendation and work samples.

The deadline is December 1 for international applicants and February 1 for U.S. applicants.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/knight-journalism-fellowships-stanford-open-worldwide

Open Society photo contest

Photographers can submit their images to a contest promoting Roma inclusion to society.

The Open Society Foundations presents the Chachipe Map photography contest, an opportunity for amateur and professional photographers to depict how Roma live in their community.

The contest is open to photographers worldwide, but images must have been taken since 2005 in countries participating in the Decade of Roma Inclusion - Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Spain.

The contest features three categories - local hero, common denominator and dream come true - and seeks non-stereotypical photographs free of prejudices. Examples include images that show Roma and non-Roma living together or images that can alter existing perspectives.

The jury will award three prizes to each category of EU€1000, €500 and €300 (about US$1390, $695 and $417). Selected photos will be exhibited at the OSA Archivum in Budapest.

Submit photos by November 20.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/open-society-photo-contest-seeking-entries-worldwide

Study abroad scholarship open for bloggers

College students interested in documenting their study abroad experience through blogging, video and photographs can apply for a scholarship.

Travel goods company Grand Truck presents its first study abroad scholarship contest awarding students a Grand Truck Ambassador position and a grand prize worth US$3,000.

Applicants must submit a 2-3 minute video explaining why traveling and studying abroad is important to them. Videos will be subject to a public vote and three winners will be chosen to document their experience on the Grand Truck blog.

The top three winners will receive US$2,000, $1,500 and $1,000 respectively and $1,000 worth of travel goods.

The deadline is October 31.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/study-abroad-scholarship-open-bloggers-worldwide

Reuters offers fellowships to business news workshop

Print, broadcast or online journalists can apply to attend a workshop in London.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is organizing a course about writing financial and business news. The course begins with five days in London and continues with ten units of online study.

Applicants chosen from developing countries or countries in political transition working for organizations with no training resources will have travel expenses, accommodation and living costs covered. Reuters will waive tuition fees for applicants from developing countries with only limited training resources available.

Journalists must have at least two years professional experience and have a good level of spoken and written English. Journalists from other countries are welcome to apply but chosen participants must cover all tuition fees and costs.

Applicants must submit a short bio, a statement of motivation, a story about the economy in their country and two published work samples by November 25.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/reuters-offers-fellowships-business-news-workshop-worldwide

Fellowships in global journalism

Journalists working in a specialized field can apply for an eight-month fellowship.

The Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto is seeking a new generation of global correspondents with expert knowledge of complex topics.

These 10 fellows will be mentored by a professional journalist while freelancing to major media and attend journalism courses and lectures. Fellows graduate with a certificate in global journalism.

Qualifications include a graduate degree, professional degree or equivalent work experience in a specialized field - business, economics, health, technology, science and more - and English fluency. Professional journalism experience is not a requirement.

Applicants must submit a resume, transcripts, two story proposals, work samples, a personal essay, video statement and three letters of recommendation.

The deadline is February 13, 2012.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/fellowships-global-journalism-open-worldwide

Gothamist seeks long-form journalism stories

Journalists specializing in long-form features can submit their work to a city-centric blog network.

Website Gothamist will pay US$3,500 for a journalism piece ranging from 5,000-10,000 words that it will also publish as an e-book.

The story will be featured on all of Gothamist's city sites and sold for US$2 to e-book platforms, with the writer receiving half the profits.

The site is seeking proposal ideas relevant to its audience of more than four million readers from eight American cities.

Submit a standard pitch letter and links to work samples by October 31.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/gothamist-seeks-long-form-journalism-stories

Health journalism award seeking entries

Health, medical and consumer journalists can apply for an award.

The Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism Award recognizes creative and original works that raise awareness of epilepsy and give a voice to those with the disorder.

Winners from each category - print, broadcast and online - will receive EU€4,000 (about US$5,548) in travel vouchers ideally to defray costs for researching epilepsy in an international context.

Entries must have been published or broadcast between October 30, 2010-November 30, 2011. Non-English submissions must include a translation.

The deadline is November 30.

For more information, download a .PDF here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/health-journalism-award-seeking-entries-worldwide

Harvard journalism fellowship

Journalists interested in researching the Internet and its role in society can apply for a one-year fellowship in Massachusetts.

The Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University hosts the fellowship that gives innovators an opportunity to participate in the center's projects or design research projects of their own.

Fellows will conduct much of their work on Harvard's campus, helping to develop and advance Berkman Center projects and participating in forums, events and weekly Fellow gatherings.

Applicants must submit a resume, statement of motivation, outline of proposed research, one recent work sample in English related to Internet research and two reference letters.

The deadline is December 18.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/harvard-journalism-fellowship-accepting-applications-worldwide

Fund for Investigative Journalism

Investigative journalists can apply for a domestic reporting grant.

The grants, sponsored by the Fund for Investigative Journalism, are intended to support investigative projects around the world.

The average award is US$5,000, which should cover out-of-pocket expenses such as travel costs. The Fund does not cover grantees’ salaries or equipment. The first half of the grant is given once an application is approved and the second half is paid when the project is complete.

Recent grants include investigations on the effects of federal stimulus money in Florida schools, tobacco harvesting in Malawi and India's "Berlin Wall."

All proposals must be submitted in English and include a detailed budget.

The deadline is November 1.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/grants-fund-investigative-journalism-worldwide-0

UN award for intercultural innovation

Deadline:

 

16/10/11

Organizations with innovative grassroots projects encouraging intercultural understanding can apply for an award.

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group present the Intercultural Innovation Award.

The award will recognize civil society organizations and educational institutions that launched projects promoting cultural cooperation, with preference given to small-scale projects with the potential to create a broader impact.

Projects should be in the following areas: migration and integration; intercultural awareness; education for intercultural citizenship or the role of specific groups (faith-based; women; youth; media) in promoting intercultural understanding and cooperation.

Announced at a ceremony in Qatar, winning projects will split US$50,000 and receive guidance, potential partners, IT support, legal advice and increased visibility.

Deadline is October 16.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/un-award-intercultural-innovation-open-worldwide