Fellowships for reporting on violence, conflict

Mid-career journalists who want to deepen their knowledge of trauma and improve coverage of violence, conflict and tragedy can apply for a fellowship.

Each year, the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, selects 10-15 journalists as Dart Center Ochberg Fellows.

Fellows attend an intensive weeklong program of seminars and discussions held at Columbia University in New York City. Program activities include background briefings by prominent interdisciplinary experts in the trauma and mental health fields; conversations with journalist colleagues on issues of ethics, craft and other aspects of professional practice; and a host of other opportunities for intellectual engagement and peer learning.

Online applications are now being accepted for the 2012 fellowship program to be held October 22 - 26. The application deadline is July 20.

To apply, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/fellowships-reporting-violence-conflict-open-worldwide

Submissions open for 2012 Online Journalism Awards

Online journalists, digital news organizations and students worldwide can apply for an award.

The Online News Association and the University of Miami School of Communication have launched the 2012 the Online Journalism Awards recognizing excellence in digital reporting.

This year's contest features 11 categories - public service, general excellence, technical innovation, breaking news, planned news/events, explanatory reporting, topical reporting, online commentary, feature, investigative journalism and non-English projects. Categories are divided by size, defined by the number of full-time employees dedicated to editorial efforts. Student projects that were part of coursework are also eligible.

Finalists will be selected in each category and eight awards come with a total of US$33,000 in prize money, courtesy of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Gannett Foundation, including two $2,500 awards for innovative investigative work.

Awards will be given at the Online News Association Conference & Awards Banquet in San Francisco. The OJAs, launched in 2000, are the only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism.

The entry fee is US$100 for ONA members, US$175 for non-members, US$50 for student members and US$125 for student non-members.

Apply by June 21.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/submissions-open-2012-online-journalism-awards-worldwide

Canon award for female photojournalists

Professional female photojournalists worldwide can apply for a EU€8,000 award (about US$10,150).

The Association des Femmes Journalistes and Canon France present the Canon Female Photojournalist Award, recognizing a female photojournalist who wishes to cover a social, economic, political or cultural subject in a journalistic manner.

The cash prize enables the winner to finance a project and have their work featured in an exhibition.

Last year's winner was Ilvy Njiokiktjien of the Netherlands for her project in South Africa reporting on Afrikaner teenagers.

Applicants must be fluent in English or French. Entry is free.

Submit an application, proof of professional status, identification, resume, a letter of support, an estimated project budget and one previous photo-reportage by May 31.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/canon-award-female-photojournalists-open-worldwide

Marie Claire International Photography award

Professional photographers can submit photo reports about women to a contest.

The Marie Claire International Photography Award will honor the photographer with the best reportage EU€5,000 (about US$6,341) and a Nikon camera.

The winner's work will also be published in Marie Claire France and in several Marie Claire International editions. Ten finalists will have their work featured in an exhibition in Paris.

Upload 10 photos taken between January 1, 2010-June 30, 2012 from a single reportage by June 30.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/marie-claire-international-photography-award-open

Social media fellowships

Those interested in the use of social media platforms can apply for this fellowship.

The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) will award its Social Media Artists fellowship to two people who are committed to using social media networks as novel forms of self-expression.

This opportunity will include a six-week residency at VCCA in Amherst, Va., in the Blue Ridge Mountains, along with a stipend of $2,000. The residencies must take place between October 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013.

The application deadline is June 15. Applicants should use the standard application form available and note that they are applying for the Social Media Fellowship on the top of the application.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/social-media-fellowships-open-worldwide

Rory Peck Awards for video journalists

Freelance video journalists who cover international news and current affairs can apply for this award.

The Rory Peck Awards, sponsored by Sony International, are billed as the only awards aimed at honoring freelance cameramen and women. The Rory Peck Trust was established in 1995, two years after freelance cameraman Rory Peck was killed while filming in Moscow.

There are four awards: news, features, the Sony Professional Impact Award and the Martin Adler Prize, a non-competitive prize awarded to a freelancer who has played a vital part in the telling of a significant news story.

Entries must have had their first broadcast (TV, agency feed, recognized online news publisher) between June 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012.

The deadline for entries is Monday, June 11.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/deadline-approaching-rory-peck-awards-video-journalists-worldwide

International student photojournalism competition

Students from all over the world can apply for this photojournalism competition.

The 2012 ECHO Photojournalism Student Competition is open to students 16 to 28 years in age, from any field of study. It will be judged by New York Times photographer, Tyler Hicks.

The grand prize winner will receive a trip to Charlotte, N.C., during the Democratic National Convention (Sep 2-7, 2012); a one-day photo shoot with photojournalist, Bill Eppridge; and the winning photograph will be printed and mounted in a gallery exhibition.

The application deadline is June 30, 2012.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/international-student-photojournalism-competition-open-worldwide

GeTMA Scholarships for International Students in Turkey/Germany

DAAD 

Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: 15 June 2012 (annual)
Study in: Turkey and Germany
Course starts September 2012

Brief description:

GeT MA – the German Turkish Masters Program in Social Sciences – provides a certain number of full scholarships (tuition fees + monthly stipends) and tuition fee reductions to qualified students of the program.

GeT MA is a unique, interdisciplinary, two-year masters program, which offers an excellent education in Europe’s two vibrant capitals: Berlin and Ankara. GeT MA is designed for students from all over the world who aim to pursue an international career in government agencies, NGOs, administration, journalism or research. The program is taught at the Middle East Technical University Ankara, Turkey and the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany.

GeT MA is part of the Ernst-Reuter-Initiative of the German and Turkish Foreign Ministries and is supported by the DAAD with funds from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

Host Institution(s):

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Berlin, Germany) and Middle East Technical University (Ankara, Turkey).

Field(s) of study:

GeT MA – the German Turkish Masters Program in Social Sciences – is an interdisciplinary two-year program and offers academic teaching in a large variety of topics in the field of social sciences such as modernization and democratization, Europeanization and migration. Students deepen their empirical knowledge of political processes using Germany, Turkey and other regions of Europe as examples.

Number of Scholarships:

4 full scholarships and a certain number of tuition fee reductions to qualified students.

Target group:

International Students from any country

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full scholarships include tuition fees, monthly stipends and travel expenses.


Eligibility:

• You must be an international student with a B.A. degree or an equivalent degree in a relevant area of study (such as Social Science, Political Science, Sociology, European Studies, History, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law or Economics)

• Important: To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet the eligibility requirements of the GeT MA program at this link.

Application instructions:

Applications are accepted at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin until 15 June 2012. Learn about the admission process at this link. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: www.sowi.hu-berlin.de/getma

Source link: http://www.scholars4dev.com/6075/getma-scholarships-for-international-students-turkey-germany/#ixzz1wQImYmZd

Call For Submissions: Good Practices In The Elimination Of Discrimination Against Women In Political And Public Life

The Working Group on Discrimination against Women in law and in practice notes that situations of political transition provide a unique opportunity to address women’s participation in the political system and women’s human rights in the legal and social systems, including the elimination of discrimination against women in law and in practice.

This thematic research will culminate in the report that the Working Group will present to the Human Rights Council in 2013.

In this regard, the Working Group would like to invite anyone to contribute to its research by submitting information on:

• Constitutional and other legislative initiatives and reforms put in place to promote women’s rights and gender equality, including through the revision and repeal of discriminatory provisions in legislation;
• Strengthening the framework of state institutions, machineries and mechanisms to implement actions in order to eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence against women;
• Improving women’s political participation, on equal terms with men, in the transitional and post-transitional process at all levels of decision-making, including through the adoption of temporary special measures;
• Increasing women’s access to justice, including transitional justice mechanisms.

The Working Group would like to encourage that the information on the above points and any additional information that may be submitted highlights in particular good practices, lessons learnt and promising experience in the elimination of discrimination against women in the field of political and public life both in general terms and/or with particular reference to times of political transition.

The Working Group sees the issue of women’s participation in political and public life as crucial as many obstacles still prevent women from participating in public and political life on an equal footing with men. Furthermore women are limited in their ability to pass on their nationality and citizenship to spouses and to children, in the way that men can. This discrimination strikes at the essence of women’s right to equal citizenship and human dignity and impacts on the freedom of movement of women.

The Working Group notes that various individuals and organisations may wish to develop documents and reports of consultations to submit for consideration. In accordance with the established practice of mandate-holders, the Working Group welcomes all relevant submissions that NGO’s and other independent experts may wish to transmit for its consideration in preparation of either the annual report on women’s participation in political and public in times of political transition or for the purpose of collecting good practices in this field in general terms.

For more information, visit this link.


Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/gender-2/call-submissions-good-practices-elimination-discrimination-women-political-public-life/#ixzz1wQIDUfE8

UNESCO Chair International Leadership Training Programme: Asia Regional Forum in Thailand

In collaboration with the Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand and sponsored by the Newman’s Own Foundation, the UNESCO Chair International Leadership Training Programme is organizing the Asia Regional Forum in Thailand from November 1-10, 2012 for “Empowering Young Leaders to Agents of Positive Change.”

The main objectives of the Forum are to:

• involve young leaders in finding solutions to emerging human rights problems;
• nurture individuals to be effective leaders in the field of human rights;
• promote the sharing of experiences and understanding;
• provide an impetus for, and the empowerment of, youth leaders that will enable them to play a crucial and constructive role in the development of human rights in their communities;
• build a network of solidarity among future leaders in the field of human rights;
• hone the skills and expand the knowledge relevant to human rights practice; and
• provide tools and a platform for open debates about policies, programmes, activities and processes necessary for human rights leadership.

Participants at the conference should be individuals (ages 18-35) from all over the world who have been involved in some capacity in human rights work in their communities. During the Forum, various lectures, workshops and panel presentations are planned in areas such as grassroots organizing, building coalitions, effective communication, use of media for human rightseducation, and understanding of the processes and relevance of restorative justice. It is planned that discussions would be conducted under the rubric of the following principal areas: namely, poverty, education, health, conflict resolution and/or transformation, the rights and plight of children, refugees and war, hunger, HIV/AIDS, gender discrimination, peace education, environmental concerns, racism, xenophobia and other intolerances. Discussions of these topics should be informed by understanding of the principles outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the Millennium Development Goals.

Application submission deadline is July 13, 2012. For more information, visit this link.


Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/conferences/unesco-chair-international-leadership-training-programme-asia-regional-forum-thailand/#ixzz1wQHaHg2k

Call for nominations-ICIP Peace in Progress Award

Deadline- 30th June 2012

The ICIP Award, to be granted on an annual basis, aims to reward those individuals, organizations or institutions that throughout their existence have had an important role in building and promoting peace, encouraging values and practices of a culture of peace, nonviolence, human security, disarmament or the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Award-

The ICIP Peace in Progress Award 2012 consists of an honorary distinction, public recognition, a sculture created by Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and a 6,000€ reward.

Eligibility-

• Eligible for this Award are those individuals, public or private non-profit organizations or institutions from around the world that throughout their acts and career have made an outstanding contribution to the construction and promotion of peace.
• The awarded person, organization or institution shall use the reward to a project aimed at promoting and fostering peace.
• No awards will be granted posthumously.

For more information, visit this link.


Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/awards-and-prizes/call-nominationsicip-peace-progress-award/#ixzz1wQH2QPTP

Global Editorial Cartoon Competition 2012 in areas of democratic governance, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.

The Center for International Private Enterprise is organizing the Global Editorial Cartoon Competition 2012 to share creative ways of capturing key issues affecting the development of your country. The cartoons can be submitted on the subjects of democratic governance, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.

There are no restrictions on who can participate in this competition – it is open to participants of all ages, professional and amateur cartoonists. Participants may submit cartoons in all three categories and a maximum of two cartoons per category. Submissions must be work original to the artist.

• Preferred format: .jpg (.png and .tiff files are also acceptable)
• Digital versions: Minimum resolution of 300 dpi and dimensions of 600 pixels wide and 400 pixels high (must be suitable for printing).
• Hard-copy versions: A4 (210 X 297 mm) or A3 (297 X 410 mm) and Letter (216 × 279 mm)
• Submissions may include different sizes of cartoons – single panel, a strip, or a two-tier strip.
• Submissions must be static images with no Flash or other animation.
• English translations MUST be provided for any text or captions in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish.
• All submissions (files) MUST have the name and country of entrant included in the file.
• Due diligence will be conducted throughout the competition process. Plagiarism or any violation of competition rules will result in immediate disqualification from this and any future CIPE Global Editorial Cartoon Competition.

Deadline: 15 July 2012

For further information, visit the link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/awards-and-prizes/global-editorial-cartoon-competition-2012/#ixzz1wQGYN3b8

ICE WaRM International Scholarships for Semester 1 (February 2013)

The International Centre of Excellence (ICE) in Water Resources Management (WaRM) is offering the a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.

The ICE WaRM scholarship programme aims to:
provide high calibre students with the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge;
provide students with the opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge in water resources management;
encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;
provide students with the opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums on contemporary issues in water resources management;
provide the opportunity for students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and
demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources management.

ICE WaRM offers two rounds of scholarships annually, in February and July. Applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time.

The next deadline for the Semester 1 (February 2013) is 31 August 2012. For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/fellowships-2/ice-warm-international-scholarships-semester-1-february-2013/#ixzz1wF6nnvXz

Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2012

The major objective of this award is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing countries.

This award is promoted by Japan for the benefit of developing countries. Young researchers who show outstanding performance and research achievements that lead to future innovation will be commended with the Award.

The Award covers all areas of researches on agriculture, forestry, fisheries and industries, including the food sector for developing countries. Basic research and socioeconomic fields are also covered.

Winners will receive a testimonial from the Chairman of the Selection Committee. They will also receive an incentive of US$5,000 each from Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), and will be invited to Japan for the Awarding Ceremony to present their research results.

Due date for submission of application Friday, June 29, 2012.

For further information, visit the link.


Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/awards-and-prizes/japan-international-award-young-agricultural-researchers-2012/#ixzz1wF6GO3ei

Humphrey Fellowship for Professionals from Developing Countries to Strengthen Leadership Skills

The Humphrey Fellowship Program is for mid-career professionals from developing countries to visit the United States strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home countries.

The Fellowship offers valuable opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, attending conferences, networking, and practical work experiences. During the year, Fellows pursue both their individual program goals and work closely with their Humphrey colleagues in workshops and seminars. Unlike a typical graduate school experience, the Program encourages Fellows to travel away from their host campus to learn more about American culture and to network with their American peers. If you are interested in broadening your perspectives and becoming a global leader, the Humphrey Fellowship is for you.

Basic Eligibility Criteria
an undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) degree
a minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
limited or no prior experience in the United States
demonstrated leadership qualities
a record of public service in the community
English language ability

The fellowships are awarded competitively to candidates who are mid-career professionals in the fields listed below.
Agricultural and Rural Development
Communications/Journalism
Economic Development
Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
Finance and Banking
Higher Education Administration
HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
Human Resource Management
Law and Human Rights
Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
Public Health Policy and Management
Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
Technology Policy and Management
Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention
Urban and Regional Planning

Candidates from various countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia and the Western Hemisphere can apply.

Deadlines vary by country. For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/fellowships-2/humphrey-fellowship-professionals-developing-countries-strengthen-leadership-skills/#ixzz1wF5Td2pq

Applications invited for PhD dissertation research fellowships

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) invites applications for Ph.D. dissertation research fellowships on the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI).

This is being organized in collaboration with US Government’s Feed the Future initiative, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). The WEAI is the first measure to directly capture women’s empowerment and inclusion levels in the agricultural sector.

• The WEAI focuses on five domains:
• Decisions over agricultural production
• Power over productive resources such as land and livestock
• Decisions over income
• Leadership in the community
• Time use

Women are considered to be empowered if they have adequate achievements in four of the five areas. The Index also takes into consideration the empowerment of women compared with men in the same household, based on asking women and men the same survey questions.

The major objectives of sponsoring PhD work on the WEAI are the following:
Strengthen understanding and evidence of the WEAI through application to other settings or furthering knowledge surrounding a particular domain or analysis of the Index.
Expand understanding of WEAI dynamics through complementary qualitative and ethnographic work on domains or frameworks underlying the WEAI.
Support promising researchers interested in gender and agriculture through
Strengthening capacity for research, fieldwork and policy experience, and to build collaborations with their home academic institutions.

The Index is a partnership between IFPRI, the US Government’s Feed the Future initiative of USAID, and OPHI of Oxford University. The index focuses on women because they play a critical role in agricultural growth in developing countries yet face persistent obstacles and economic constraints, limiting further inclusion in the sector.

An eligible candidate for a WEAI Dissertation Fellowship will have the following criteria:
Is a full-time Ph.D. student in the social sciences or humanities, including but not limited
to programs in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Health Policy, Nutrition, Public Policy,
or Sociology;
All nationalities may apply;
Preference will be given to students completing their Doctorates at developing country
universities, however students from all universities may apply;
Preference will be given to proposals which include primary data collection or
participation in fieldwork of ongoing survey efforts as noted above;
Applicants must complete all Ph.D. requirements except dissertation by the time the
fellowship begins;
Applicants must be willing to present research to USAID, IFPRI and other stakeholders
upon completion in both written and oral formats;
Applicants must submit at least one article based on research funded through the WEAI
Dissertation Fellowship to a peer-reviewed journal for publication upon completion

Deadline: July 31, 2012 Proposals due.

For further information, visit the link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/fellowships-2/applications-invited-phd-dissertation-research-fellowships/#ixzz1vmchq7TE

COP18-CCMP Fellowship for Journalists

The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) announces the initiation of a Fellowship program which will offer journalists to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Doha (COP18) in late 2012. COP18-CCMP Fellowship will be organized from 29th November to 8th December, 2012.

These Fellowships are open predominantly to journalists from developing countries but journalists from the US and Russia is also eligible to apply.

The CCMP has brought developing country journalists to the annual UN climate summits for the past five years by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), Panos London and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) incorporated in 2007. This has enabled them to cover the summit for their home media organizations, work with experienced and knowledgeable journalists throughout the world and gain a multifaceted understanding of climate change’s global impact. Numerous regional organizations also play a supporting role in the partnership.

As part of the fellowships, the CCMP will cover travel, lodging and daily subsistence expenses, arrange press accreditation at COP18, and provide other support services. The Fellows will benefit from a series of specially designed activities, including an orientation session, breakfast briefings, a field trip and a media clinic.

To be eligible for these fellowship applicants must be:
A journalist from the developing world, USA or Russia
Able to illustrate passion and commitment to reporting on climate change issues
Able to travel to Doha, Qatar to arrive no later than 29th November 2012 and leave no later than 8th December 2012
Have proven support from an editor, producer or supervisor

Criteria for evaluating applicants will include the prospective Fellow’s demonstrated interest in climate change issues; their audience; and the ability of the Fellowship to offer an opportunity for the journalists who might not otherwise have a chance to cover such events. Fellows represent a diverse range of experience and regions, though a primary goal of this program is to reach audiences – particularly marginalized communities – who are currently underserved when it when it comes to climate information.

The CCMP has funding to bring a small number of Fellows, but is actively working to increase support in order to increase those numbers. In addition to selecting the initial slate of Fellows, targeted to be announced in September a waitlist will also be created to select additional journalists if more funding becomes available.

Deadline: May 29, 2012

For further information, visit the link.


Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/fellowships-2/cop18ccmp-fellowship-journalists/#ixzz1vmcCHidE

Journalist Razzaq Gul's mruder condemned

LAHORE: South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) and South Asia Media Commission (SAMC) have strongly condemned the killing after abduction of a journalist Razzaq Gul in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and called for a full investigation into his abduction and murder.

Gul’s body had 15 bullet wounds and signs of torture.

“Journalists have been continuously targeted over the last few years. Authorities must act swiftly to end this cycle of violence and impunity,” SAFMA Secretary General Imtiaz Alam and SAMC President Kumar Ketkar said in a joint statement.

“SAFMA and SAMC support calls for an immediate inquiry into the death of the Express News reporter, and all other journalists abducted, tortured and killed in Balochistan. It has become virtually impossible to report independently,” the heads of the media rights bodies said.

“Balochistan is a dangerous place for journalists to work in. Gul is the 21st journalist to have lost his life in the line of duty in the restive province. But none of the cases has been seriously investigated and no one has been arrested or punished for these heinous crimes,” Mr Alam and Mr Ketkar said.

“Continued killing of journalists is aimed at pressuring media and journalists to keep them from reporting the facts,” they said.

Bayeux-Calvados €7,000 prize award for war correspondents

The Bayeux-Calvados award for war correspondents rewards reports about a conflict situation or its impact on civilians or news stories involving the defence of freedom and democracy. The report must have been made between 1st June 2011 and 31st May 2012. A €7,000 prize will be awarded in each category.

The categories of media represented are as follows:

• Radio
• Photography
• Television (short and long formats) – written press and Web Journalism (new since 2011)

The Web Journalism category, the multimedia report must have been published on the Internet or touchpad between the 1 June 2011 and the 31st May 2012.

The reports must be submitted to the following address by 8 June, 2012.

For further information, visit the link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/awards-and-prizes/bayeuxcalvados-7000-prize-award-war-correspondents/#ixzz1vfcMb5Ll

Science media contest

Filmmakers worldwide interested in science can submit video entries to a competition.

The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival seeks entries for its Science Media Awards.

Content categories include medical, environmental, life, physical, technological and social sciences. Program categories include series/limited series, short program, immersive cinema, interactive and new media, nonprofessional, institutional media installation and dramatic/theatrical. Craft categories include writing, editing, visualization and host/presenter.

Entries will be judged on the basis of their artistic and storytelling excellence, scientific accuracy, technical achievements and their ability to communicate complex science to public audiences.

Prizes range from US$50-100. Every entry is eligible for the Best of Festival Award. The winners will be selected by a panel of science and media professionals and announced at the 2012 Symposium held September 5-7.

Enter by June 1. For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/science-media-contest-open-worldwide

Environmental journalism grant

Journalists worldwide can apply for US$3,500 grants to report on environmental projects and entrepreneurial ventures around the globe.

The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) offers grants to provide incentives and support to journalists who are building an environmental platform and are struggling financially to complete the project.

The funds should serve to cover project-related travel, training, research materials, environmental testing and other direct expenses that pertain to the completion of the project.

Both SEJ members and non-members are able to apply for the grants, as long as their work is within the journalism field.

All applications must be submitted by July 15.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/environmental-journalism-grant-open-worldwide

Reuters offers course in broadcast journalism

Broadcast journalists can apply for a five-day course in London.

Reuters offers "Making Television News, a free course led by Reuters senior journalists that teach creative approaches to producing TV news stories. Subjects include research, writing for TV, camera work and editing.

Journalists from developing countries with no training resources are eligible for full scholarships, including travel expenses, accommodation and a modest stipend. Journalists from developing countries with limited training resources are eligible for partial scholarships, which covers course tuition costs.

Journalists not from developing counties can still apply for the course, but must pay all tuition, accommodation and travel fees.

Applicants must currently work as a journalist or regular contributor to broadcast media organizations. They must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in journalism in their country, must have at least two years’ professional experience and have a good level in spoken and written English.

Submit a brief bio, two work samples and a statement of interest by May 29.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/reuters-offers-free-course-broadcast-journalism-worldwide

Climate change conference offers journalism fellowships

Journalists from developing countries, Russia and the U.S. can apply for a fellowship to cover a conference in Qatar.

The Climate Change Media Partnership offers a fellowship program that will send journalists to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Doha in late 2012.

The fellowship will enable journalists to cover the summit for their home media organizations, work with experienced and knowledgeable journalists from around the world and gain a multifaceted understanding of climate change's global impact.

The fellowship covers travel, lodging and meals and includes press accreditation, an orientation session, breakfast briefings, a field trip and a media clinic.

Applicants must demonstrate a passion for environmental reporting and have proven support from an editor or supervisor.

Apply by May 29. For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/climate-change-conference-offers-journalism-fellowships-worldwide

Journalists, Bloggers Invited to Submit Entries for $10,000 Bastiat Prize

2012 Bastiat Prize will award $16,000 in prizes to the writing that best articulates the importance of freedom

Los Angeles, CA (May 18, 2012) - Journalists, bloggers and writers from around the world are invited to enter the 2012 Bastiat Prize for Journalism, which will honor the commentary, analysis and reporting that best demonstrates the importance of freedom and its underlying institutions.

The 2012 Bastiat Prize winner receives $10,000, second-place earns $5,000 and third-place takes home $1,000.

The prize is named for classical liberal essayist Frédéric Bastiat, whose writings on free markets, economics and individual rights remain a touchstone in libertarian thought.

"Frédéric Bastiat's work has stood the test of time," said Julian Morris, vice president of the Reason Foundation, who has developed and managed the Bastiat Prize over the past decade. "The Bastiat Prize recognizes and rewards those who, like Bastiat, eloquently deploy wit, eloquence and originality to make compelling arguments for freedom and challenge the encroachment of the state."

All work published in print or online between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 is eligible for submission.Entries must be received by July 1, 2012. The winner of the Bastiat Prize will be announced at a gala dinner in New York City on November 8, 2012.

The complete rules and entry forms are available online at:
http://reason.org/news/show/bastiat-prize-2012

Previous winners of the Bastiat Prize include Tom Easton (The Economist), Mary Anastasia O'Grady (The Wall Street Journal), Tim Harford (The Financial Times), and Amit Varma (Mint). The entries of previous winners are available on the Bastiat Prize website: www.bastiatprize.org.

Founded by International Policy Network in 2002, the Bastiat Prize is now awarded by Reason Foundation, a nonprofit think tank dedicated to advancing free minds and free markets. Reason Foundation produces respected public policy research on a variety of issues and publishes the critically acclaimed Reason magazine and its website, Reason.com. For more information, please visit reason.org.

Contact:
Lainie Frost, Communications Specialist, Reason Foundation, (703) 244-3594
email: bastiatprize // at// reason //dot// org

University of Bradford Countries in Crisis Scholarships

The University of Bradford, UK is offering scholarships to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.

Full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £2000 per annum living costs to be paid in October. Each scholarship is worth approximately £20,000.

Tips for a successful application from the Scholarship panel
You must explain how the situation in your country has affected you personally. Don’t just describe the situation in your country.
Please do not send a CV but include any evidence you have to support your personal statement. We may request evidence from you at a later date if your application is short listed.
Don’t focus on your academic qualifications unless it is relevant to your application.
The Scholarship is for a substantial amount of funding so we expect to see students giving time and consideration to their application and providing us with detailed information about their situation.

Countries- Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of, Lebanon,Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Pakistan, Russia (North Caucasus), Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, United Republic of Timor-Leste, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Deadline- 11 June 2012

For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/sri-lanka/university-bradford-countries-crisis-scholarships/#ixzz1vCJq0ulC

War correspondents: Apply now for Bayeux-Calvados Awards

War correspondents and photographers from all over the world are invited to apply for the Bayeux-Calvados Awards, which honour journalists who risk their lives in the world's hot spots to cover the news. The deadline for applications is 8 June 2012.

Entries should be about reporting on a conflict and its impact on civilians, or involve the defence of press freedom and democracy.

The prize carries five cash awards of 7,000 Euros (US$8,900) each in the categories of television, radio, print, photography and web journalism.

A special Young Reporter Prize, worth 3,000 Euros (US$3,800), is also up for grabs for journalists 28 and under.

Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Bayeux, France, in October.

For more information, see the Bayeux-Calvados Awards website.

African Media Initiative launches news innovation challenge

A news innovation challenge seeks proposals for projects to strengthen and transform African news media.

The African Media Initiative launched the African News Innovation Challenge (ANIC), a new program that will provide US$12,500-US$100,000 grants to projects that aim to improve data-based investigative journalism, audience engagement, mobile news distribution, data visualization, new revenue models and workflow systems.

Announced in late 2011, ANIC is Africa’s first major contest designed to promote the development of digital media products and innovations.

Proposals may be submitted by news pioneers from anywhere in the world, but entries must have an African media partner to help develop and test the innovation.

Applications will be accepted in English, French, Portuguese or Arabic. Submit proposals by July 10.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/african-media-initiative-launches-news-innovation-challenge-worldwide

Future of publishing contest open

Mag+ has launched a future of publishing challenge for tablet content. There are six categories with prizes of US$1,000 each and a grand prize of US$5,000.

The six categories in the "Magnify Your World Contest" are editorial (magazines, newsletters, newspapers, blogs, online magazines), books, comic books, self-promotion (portfolios), music and movies, brochures and catalogs and people's choice.

Each app needs to have a minimum of five pages (verticals) with a maximum of 30 pages. All work has to be original. Copyrighted material, such as a photography book using National Geographic photos or an album app featuring music from Radiohead, is not permitted.

Prizes are as follows: each winning entry for best in category receives US$1,000; the people’s choice award winner will receive US$1,000 and the best in show winner will receive US$5,000.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/future-publishing-contest-open-worldwide

Awards for religion reporting

Journalists worldwide who cover religion can apply for a joint reporting project and a US$500 award.

The International Center for Journalists offers free editorial support by pairing journalists from different countries to work on joint stories on religion; providing mentoring, guidance and resources to help participants develop and report those stories; working with each reporting team to help edit and publish their articles; and awarding US$500 to each team for published articles.

Journalists interested in joint reporting projects on religion should contact David Briggs at dbriggs@icfj.org with their story ideas and proposed partners, or contact him for more information.

Full-time, part-time or freelance journalists currently working in print, broadcast or online media who have already completed joint reporting projects on religion can apply for a US$500 award.

Applicants should submit one article or a series of articles on a single subject that demonstrate collaboration among two or more journalists from different countries along with strong writing, fairness, accuracy and clarity in reporting on religion.

Articles plus brief profiles of the writers must be submitted via email to Lisa Ellis at lellis@icfj.org by June 30, or contact her for more information.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/awards-religion-reporting-open-worldwide

Public radio fellowships

Aspiring radio producers, journalists and storytellers without journalism degrees can apply for a US$20,000 fellowship.

Chicago Public Media presents the Pritzker Fellowships, a nine-month program that offers rigorous training in public radio journalism and the opportunity to work alongside some of the nation’s most respected reporters, producers and editors.

Fellows will receive training in basic story production, editing, ethics, audio and video production, writing for the radio and web, on-air skills and web production. Fellows will also a receive a mentor, a senior level journalist or producer who will provide rigorous coaching, critique, hands-on opportunities and special assignments.

Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The program is open to applicants worldwide, but international applicants must obtain their own visas.

Consideration will be given only to candidates nominated by a community-based nonprofit organization. Applicants can't be enrolled in an academic program throughout the duration of the program - September 2012-May 2013.

The deadline is May 18. For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/public-radio-fellowships-open-worldwide

International travel photography contest

International travel photographers can participate in a contest.

ONTHEMOVE Tenimenti d’Alessandro is an international award open to photographers, professionals and amateurs from all over the world of any age.

The award was created in conjunction with the international photo festival Cortona On The Move, focusing on travel photography.

The theme for 2012 is"Happiness On the Move." Its interpretation is left open to the creativity and sensitivity of photographers who are called to reflect on the theme, moving away from its purely literal meaning and to develop it in its various aspects.

The prize is EU€5,000, about US$6,740.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/international-travel-photography-contest-open-worldwide

The Elsevier Foundation’s Grants for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries

The next round of grants for innovative libraries in developing countries from the Elsevier Foundation is now open to support the efforts of libraries to enhance the quality of life in developing countries by advancing knowledge in science, the social sciences technology and medicine.

The Foundation provides one, two and three year grants to libraries in the developing countries and supporting organizations:

• Programs to enhance library infrastructure, technology or information services in ways that significantly expand their ability to make STM (scientific/social sciences, technical and medical) information available to those who need it — researchers, clinicians, students, policymakers and the wider public.
• Programs that expand library information resources in the developing world through digitization or preservation of information that advances science, health, the environment, and indigenous knowledge.
• Training and education programs for library staff, students or researchers, contributing to sustainable improvements in the library’s capacity to provide STM information in the developing world.
• Partnerships between libraries in the developing countries and institutions in the developed countries to provide technical assistance or training. Developed country partner organizations include libraries, learned societies, universities, intergovernmental organizations and other non-profit organizations.

Please note that in 2012 a new two step application process has been implemented to streamline the submission and review process. First round applications will be accepted through June 24th through the Foundation’s online application system. In early July shortlisted candidates will be announced and invited to submit a full proposal in the second round. Grant recipients will be announced in December 2012.

Deadline: 24 June 2012

For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/elsevier-foundations-grants-innovative-libraries-developing-countries/#ixzz1uvyGwPWa

Call for Applications invited at 5th CSBR Sexuality Institute 2012

Call for Applications are invited by 5th CSBR Sexuality Institute 2012. This Institute offers a holistic comprehensive curriculum on sexuality, sexual and reproductive health and rights with an in-depth discussion on the linkages between research and practice. Moreover, this interdisciplinary program combines history, theory, research and politics of sexuality with applications of advocacy and fieldwork.

The CSBR Sexuality Institute brings together important sexual and reproductive rights activists, academics and researchers. Held previously in Turkey (2009), Indonesia (2010) and Malaysia (2008-2011), with participants from 23 countries throughout Asia, Africa and the Middle East, the institutes include lectures, group work, round-tables, panels, site visits and film screenings, as well as a methodology to engage participants’ own experiences around sexuality.

Incorporated in the year 2001, the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR) is an international solidarity network of organizations, and academic institutions working to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights as human rights in Muslim Societies. CSBR includes institutional members from Algeria, Bangladesh,Lebanon, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, the Philippines, the Sudan, Tunisia, Turkey, and Yemen.

The realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights is an integral part of gender equality, development and social justice. However, sexuality continues to be a contested site of political struggles both in Muslim societies and across the globe. Increasing global militarism, conservatism, and nationalism over the last decades provoked a serious backlash on sexual and reproductive health and rights, both at national and global levels. Given the current polarizations, it is more pertinent than ever to strengthen critical insight, further research, enhance knowledge and capacity on sexual and reproductive health and rights, and build an inclusive and affirmative discourse on sexuality.

The major objectives of the CSBR Sexuality Institute are as follows:
To further knowledge on the multi-dimensional and intersecting aspects of sexuality, health and rights;
To develop a deeper theoretical understanding of sexuality through a historical overview and analysis of current debates and research at the global level;
To provide a comprehensive and holistic understanding of sexuality in Muslim societies through a discussion of the history, legal frameworks, research, and current discourses;
To enhance participants’ sexual and reproductive health and rights advocacy skills on national and international levels;
To increase participants’ capacity as leading advocates, practitioners and researchers on sexuality issues at national, regional and international levels.

The Institute will be limited to 20-22 participants, as it is designed as intensive six-day participatory group training. Applications will be reviewed by the CSBR Training Committee.

Travel and accommodation costs for participants from the South will be covered by the Institute. All participants from the North are required to pay for full tuition and travel costs.

Deadline for applications: May 20, 2012

For further information, visit the link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/trainings/call-applications-invited-5th-csbr-sexuality-institute-2012/#ixzz1upYwkRUT

Synergos Fellowship Program for Civil Society Leaders

Synergos, the international organization – working with partners to mobilize resources and bridge social and economic divides to reduce poverty and increase equity around the world – is now open to accepting applications for the Synergos Senior Fellows Program. The program offers this fellowship to civil society leaders who are committed to collaborative action to bring sustainable, systemic improvements for the communities they serve.

The Fellowship Program offers peer support in designing, convening and managing partnership processes and institutions; help with methodologies; space for sharing experience; and opportunities for professional growth and enhancing leadership skills.

Who Should Apply?

Civil society leaders who:

Have experience in building partnerships and intend to play a leading role in multi-stakeholder partnership processes to address specific, complex development challenges.

Present a compelling vision for partnerships around complex, systemic problems of poverty, inequity and social injustice.

Have a demonstrable commitment to the participation of and accountability to the community they serve, as well as credibility and legitimacy from that community to speak authoritatively about its issues.

Are committed to learning and enhancing their leadership qualities.

The deadline for applying is July 1, 2012. For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/fellowships-2/synergos-fellowship-program-civil-society-leaders/#ixzz1upOn4RgB

1440 Foundation’s $75,000 for Great Ideas

The 1440 Foundation has launched the 1440 Challenge which commits to a total of $75,000 to recognize up to three ideas, products, or solutions that best help non-experts learn, improve, and share through technology one or more of the following relationship skills: self-awareness, authenticity, trust, and empathy.

The submission idea should:

• Help people learn, practice, improve, and share one or more of the following four basic relationship skills: self-awareness, authenticity, trust, and empathy;
• Apply to one or more of the following areas: education, wellness, or the workplace;
• Mobilize authentic connections either inside individuals, between and among people, and/or within communities.
• Use technology (broadly defined as curricula, tools, apps, social media or other applications) to effectively reach a wide audience.
• Be easy to use so that non-experts (in technology) can have easy access.

Individuals 18 years or older, teams of individuals 18 years or older, and U.S. public charities are eligible to apply. Applicants may apply more than once for distinctly different ideas.

The last date to enter the contest is 1 June 2012. For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/ict-2/1440-foundations-75000-great-ideas/#ixzz1uGKIJP3W

International Essay Contest organized by Japan’s Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO

As today’s young people are crucial for the shaping of our future, it is imperative that they are enabled to develop to their full potential. UNESCO’s objective is to help empower young people, reaching out to them, responding to their expectations and ideas, and fostering useful and long-lasting skills.

This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, imagination and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

Eligibility-

• Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 30, 2012) in one of the following age categories:    a) Children (ages up to 14)       b) Youth (ages 15 – 25)

• Essays must be 800 words or less in English, French, Spanish or German; or 1600 characters or less in Japanese, typed or printed.
• Essays must have a cover page indicating
• category (Children or Youth), essay title , your name, address, phone number, e-mail, nationality, age as on June 30, 2012, gender,school name (if applicable), word count.
• Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group. Please enclose a list of participants’ names and the name and contact information of the submitting teacher or director.
• Essays must be original and unpublished.
• Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.
• Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the organizers.

For more information, visit this link

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/awards-and-prizes/international-essay-contest-organized-japans-goi-peace-foundation-unesco/#ixzz1uGJ08Rwu

NPR offers reporting fellowship

NPR invites journalists to apply for a US$24,000 fellowship to conduct a reporting project abroad.

Sponsored by the John Alexander Project and NPR, the Above the Fray Fellowship is designed to give a promising journalist the opportunity to cover important, under-reported stories from abroad.

The selected individual will spend three months filing on-air and online stories for NPR.

Applicants should combine the depth of traditional journalists with the technical innovation of new media and have 3-5 years of professional experience. Journalists of any nationality may apply, but they must be fluent in English.

Submit a story proposal, resume, two audio or video samples in English, three essays and two recommendation letters by July 1.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/npr-offers-reporting-fellowship-worldwide

Rockefeller Innovation Challenge for decoding data

Journalists worldwide with a creative idea that addresses global needs can apply for a US$100,000 grant.

The Rockefeller Foundation presents its 2012 Innovation Challenge, a competition designed to discover and reward ideas that show unique promise for addressing global needs from a variety of geographies, perspectives and contexts.

Proposals can submitted to three different categories - decoding data, irrigating efficiency and farming now.

Nine finalists will receive funding to support their project, as well as marketing and positioning support from Context Partners, the challenge designers, including support in refining the idea and developing funding proposals.

Individuals, organizations or formal/informal entities can submit proposals in English outlining the project's catalytic innovation, impact, context and spark. Submit entries by May 25.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/rockefeller-innovation-challenge-decoding-data-open-worldwide

Christiane Amanpour award for religion reporting

Print, broadcast or online journalists who cover religion worldwide can apply for a US$1,500 cash prize.

The International Center for Journalists seeks nominations for its inaugural Christiane Amanpour Award for Religion Reporting, honoring an international journalist for his or her exceptional coverage of religion.

Applicants should submit one article or a series of articles on a single subject published in 2011. Entries should demonstrate strong writing, fairness, accuracy and clarity in reporting on religion, as well as address issues of tolerance and non-violence.

Entries may be submitted in either English or another language (with an English summary), complete with the name of the publication, the publication date and a brief profile of the writer.

Send entries via email to Lisa Ellis at lellis@icfj.org by May 15, 2012.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/christiane-amanpour-award-religion-reporting-open-worldwide

International freelance journalism awards

The Thomson Reuters Foundation hosts the Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism, honoring international freelance reporting and local journalists who face risks in covering the news.

Named in honor of the American freelance journalist killed in a military ambush while on assignment for Reuters in Sierra Leone in 2000, the awards are made annually by the Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF).

The awards feature two categories: freelance journalists covering international news and local reporters covering events in their home country or region. Each winner receives a US$5,000 prize at a ceremony in London.

The stories can be about conflict, human rights, cross-border issues or any controversial matter in a particular country or region. Each submission must demonstrate professionalism, meet international journalistic standards and provide evidence that courage and determination were required to cover the story.

All articles must be translated into English. Submit entries, a resume, photo and brief statement about the story by May 31.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/international-freelance-journalism-award-open

Women PeaceMakers Residency

Applications are now open for the Women PeaceMakers program, which is an eight-week residency at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ), located on the University of San Diego campus in San Diego, California.

Four peacemakers selected to participate in this residency. The program pairs each peacemaker with a Peace Writer and a documentary film team to document her story and best practices. Selected candidates give presentations on their work both at the IPJ and in the San Diego community and have opportunities to exchange ideas and approaches to peacemaking and justice, increasing their capacity to participate in conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts and in post-conflict decision-making.

This is a program open to women who have been involved in either official or unofficial peace processes and who may be working at the grassroots, national or international level. We select women who have been active in efforts to secure a just peace, namely, through conflict resolution and civil society participation that is inclusive and honors human rights. Women PeaceMakers must:
Have experience working directly in peacemaking and/or human rights efforts at a grassroots, national or international level.
Speak sufficient English to relate personal experiences. Written English is not necessary.
Be in a position to apply what is learned and/or to share with others at the conclusion of the residency program.

The deadline to submit applications is 15 May 2012. For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/fellowships-2/women-peacemakers-residency/#ixzz1u9gnrO5o

Norad Call for Concept Notes under Climate and Forest Initiative Funding Scheme

The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) has issued a call for concept notes for its Climate and Forest Initiative Funding Scheme for Civil Society. This initiative aims to support and participate in the development of the international REDD+ agenda and international architecture for REDD+. (REDD: Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation).

The overall purpose of the funding scheme is to contribute to the main objectives of NICFI-
To work towards the inclusion of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in a new international climate regime
To take early action to achieve cost-effective and verifiable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
To promote the conservation of natural forests to maintain their carbon storage capacity

Promoting sustainable development and poverty reduction is an overarching goal of Norwegian foreign development policy, and thus valid also for this effort; the climate policy and the foreign development policy are to be mutually supportive.

Eligibility:
Norwegian, international and national coalitions, institutions and non-governmental organizations can apply. Research institutions, competence centers or think tanks with an idealistic, non-commercial purpose can apply.
For-profit (commercial, private market) actors can not apply but may appear as cooperation partners in the project, or be part of a coalition where a civil society organization is the main applicant. Government authorities are not eligible to apply, but may appear as partners when relevant.
Multilateral institutions will generally not be prioritized.
The applicant must be a legally recognized entity.

The deadline to submit concept notes is 15 May 2012. For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/environment-2/norad-call-concept-notes-climate-forest-initiative-funding-scheme/#ixzz1tsQt70Q5

Media Release - World Press Freedom Day

World Press Freedom Day

South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) and South Asia Media Commission (SAMC) have in a joint statement urged the governments in South Asia to ensure that freedom of expression and media in their countries is guaranteed against any repressive provisions, measures or groups.

In the statement, issued ahead of the World Press Freedom Day, which falls on May 3 with its theme for the year being New Voices: Media Freedom Helping to Transform Societies, the regional media bodies called the commemoration an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles of media freedom; to evaluate media freedom, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

“Freedom of expression is a precious right that bolsters every other freedom and provides a foundation for human dignity. Free, pluralistic and independent media is essential for exercising this right,” said SAFMA Secretary General Imtiaz Alam and SAMC President Kumar Ketkar.

The governments in the region should commit themselves to supporting and expanding press freedom and the free flow of information in this digital age,” they said.

“New media have enabled people to bring about massive social and political transformations. Yet, media freedom is fragile, and it is also not yet within the reach of everyone. Furthermore, as more reporting is transmitted online, more and more online journalists including bloggers are being harnessed, attacked and even killed for their work.”

In South Asia185 journalists have been killed since 1992 for their work. Pakistan tops the tally with 58 followed by India 39, Afghanistan 28, Sri Lanka 25, Bangladesh 18, and Nepal 17.

Violence and censorship against journalists are a threat to democracy and limit their ability to work freely. Press freedom and freedom of speech must be protected and promoted," they said.
World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day.

Open Society Fellowship for “Idea Entrepreneurs”

Deadline- August 1, 2012

The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching and probing conversations within the Open Society Foundations and in the world.

A fellowship project might identify a problem that has not previously been recognized, develop new policy ideas to address familiar problems, or offer a new advocacy strategy. Fellows should take advantage of the considerable intellectual and logistical resources of the Open Society Foundations and expect to contribute meaningfully to the Foundations’ thinking in return.

In evaluating each proposal, the selection committee weighs three factors: the applicant, the topic of the project, and the work product.

Eligibility-

The Open Society Fellowship chooses its fellows from a diverse pool of applicants that includes journalists, activists, academics, and practitioners in a variety of fields. Applicants should possess a deep understanding of their chosen subject area and a track record of professional accomplishment.

The fellowship seeks “idea entrepreneurs” from across the world who are ready to challenge conventional wisdom. Successful applicants will be eager to exploit the many resources offered by the Open Society Foundations and be prepared to engage constructively with our global network. Ideal fellows are specialists who can see beyond the parochialisms of their field and possess the tenacity to complete a project of exceptional merit.

For more information, visit this link

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/open-society-institute-2/open-society-fellowship/#ixzz1tafiGKpf

Gates Foundation’s Grants under Water, Sanitation & Hygiene for Reinventing the Toilet Challenge

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has issued a request for letters of inquiry for disbursing a set of new grants to support its Reinventing the Toilet Challenge (Round 2) under its Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Program. These grants are intended for exceptionally highly-qualified research groups interested in contributing to major advances in sanitation and hygiene in the developing world.

The Reinvent the Toilet Challenge is designed to prototype a means of dealing effectively and cost-efficiently with human waste for the 2 billion people on earth who currently lack access to safe and affordable sanitation.

Successful applicants will participate in the next phase of the Reinvent the Toilet Challenge: designing, prototyping and testing entirely stand-alone, self-contained, practical sanitation modules which intake bodily wastes and swiftly dispose of them without any incoming water piping, outgoing sewer piping or electric or gas utility services. These modules must intake all outputs of the serviced population – ultimately at single-residence scales – with minimal module footprints and assured biosafety. Thus, chemical and mechanical engineering approaches are preferred.

At present, the Foundation is soliciting letters of inquiry and capability declarations from groups, primarily in the academic sector and from for-profit organizations, who are well qualified to undertake R&D and execute pertinent program plans. Full proposals for grant awards are not being solicited at the present, but submission of proposals may be invited in the near future from those whose letters of inquiry and capability declarations are of extraordinary quality.

A single-page typed-or-printed letter of inquiry and capability declaration should be submitted no later than May 10th 2012 in order to be assured of consideration.

For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/request-letters-inquiry-bill-melinda-gates-foundation/#ixzz1tacOymay

Annual Grant Competition for Peace Projects from United States Institute of Peace

Deadline- October 1, 2012

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by the U.S. Congress. USIP’s mandate is to help prevent and resolve violent conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and development, and increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide. The Institute does this by empowering others with awareness, skills, and resources, engaging in peacebuilding initiatives, and funding research and applied projects.

Since 1986, USIP’s Grant Program has awarded more than 2,100 grants to practitioners, policymakers, scholars, educators, journalists, and filmmakers around the world. When assessing applications in these regards, the Grant Program draws on USIP’s extensive experience over the past three decades. The Annual Grant Competition continues to develop the field via grantmaking that stresses innovation. The spirit of the competition remains broad and inclusive: all projects that fall within USIP’s mandate are eligible to be considered for funding.

The awards made under the Annual Grant Competition are expected to serve as a catalyst for important progress and as a means for leveraging successful approaches to achieve greater impact.

Eligibility-
USIP may provide grant support to nonprofit organizations and individuals—both U.S. and foreign—including the following: institutions of post-secondary, community, and secondary education; public and private education, training or research institutions, and libraries.
American and foriegn nonprofit organizations may apply.
Support for degree work is not eligible in the Grant Program. Inquiries about support for dissertation research should be directed to USIP’s Jennings Randolph Peace Scholar Dissertation Program.
Only one application per competition may be submitted by the same project director.
Unsuccessful applicants of previous Grant Program competitions may not submit the same application unless it has been substantially revised. USIP will not accept applications that list as participants, consultants, or project personnel members of USIP’s Board of Directors or staff. In addition, any application that lists USIP as a collaborator in the project will not be accepted.
Individuals who are currently working as USIP contractors may not be eligible to apply for grant support. To determine eligibility prior to submitting an application, please contact the Grant Program staff.
Applications must be submitted in English.

For more information, visit this link

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/cambodia/annual-grant-competitionunited-states-institute-peace/#ixzz1tabFqRxg