Date: 11/05/11
Location: United States See map: Google Maps
Journalists from developing countries can apply for a UN fellowship.
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/un-fellowship-journalists-developing-countries-worldwide
The Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists’ Fellowship Programme, sponsored by the UN General Assembly, gives journalists from developing countries and countries in transition the opportunity to spend six weeks at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
Participants take part in briefings, visit major media outlets and travel to Washington, D.C. for meetings at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Candidates must be between the age of 22 and 35, be employed for a recognized media outlet and fluent in English. The fellowship includes flights and a daily stipend to cover housing, meals and other transportation.
To find a list of eligible countries, candidates must contact the United Nations Information Centre or United Nations Development Programme office closest to them. Applicants will be selected in June.
For more information, click here.
09 May 2011
Investigative journalism competition
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/investigative-journalism-competition-accepting-entries-worldwide
Deadline: 01/07/11
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)
Investigative journalists reporting across borders can enter a competition.
The Daniel Pearl Awards, sponsored by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, recognize and reward excellence in cross-border investigative reporting. There is also a special citation for reporting carried out in challenging circumstances.
The award was created in honor of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was slain by militants in Pakistan in 2002. Past ICIJ award winners have reported about abuses faced by immigrants in American workplaces and the involvement of Sweden in the CIA secret renditions program.
The competition is open to journalists of any kind of media who have reported in at least two countries on a topic of world significance. Two US$5,000 first-place prizes will be awarded, one to a U.S.-based journalist or news outlet and one to a non-U.S.-based reporter or outlet. Five finalists will receive US$1,000.
For more information, click here.
Deadline: 01/07/11
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)
Investigative journalists reporting across borders can enter a competition.
The Daniel Pearl Awards, sponsored by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, recognize and reward excellence in cross-border investigative reporting. There is also a special citation for reporting carried out in challenging circumstances.
The award was created in honor of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was slain by militants in Pakistan in 2002. Past ICIJ award winners have reported about abuses faced by immigrants in American workplaces and the involvement of Sweden in the CIA secret renditions program.
The competition is open to journalists of any kind of media who have reported in at least two countries on a topic of world significance. Two US$5,000 first-place prizes will be awarded, one to a U.S.-based journalist or news outlet and one to a non-U.S.-based reporter or outlet. Five finalists will receive US$1,000.
For more information, click here.
02 May 2011
Press Freedom Day Message
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 internet freedom in their countries is not threatened by any repressive provisions or measures.
Issued ahead of the World Press Freedom Day, which falls on May 3 with its theme for the year being "21st Century Media: New Frontiers, New Barriers", 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.
While the new media has empowered citizens to express themselves, we are concerned about the restrictions on the free flow of information,” said SAFMA Secretary General Imtiaz Alam and SAMC President Kumar Ketkar and Secretary General Najam Sethi.
Reports of website blocking and filtering, content manipulation, attacks on and imprisonment of bloggers, and cyberattacks have all increased in recent years.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.
While South Asia has mourned the killing of at least 20 journalists, 12 of them from Pakistan, in 2010, it has seen two deaths by now in the line of duty, one each in India and Pakistan.
Umesh Rajput, a reporter with the Hindi-language daily Nai Dunia, was shot dead on February 22, 2011, in Raipur, India by two motorcycle-riding gunmen wearing masks. Police found a note containing a death threat related to his writing near his body. Wali Khan Babar, a reporter with Geo TV on January 13, 2011, was shot shortly after filing a report about gangland clashes in Karachi.
“The governments should work for creating an environment conducive to the performance of professional work of journalists ensuring their security and doing away with impunities,” the leaders of the journalists’ regional bodies said.
The UN General Assembly proclaimed May 3 as World Press Freedom Day in 1993. Since then, it has been celebrated each year on May 3, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek, which calls for free, independent, pluralistic media worldwide characterizing free press as essential to democracy and a fundamental human right.
Issued ahead of the World Press Freedom Day, which falls on May 3 with its theme for the year being "21st Century Media: New Frontiers, New Barriers", 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.
While the new media has empowered citizens to express themselves, we are concerned about the restrictions on the free flow of information,” said SAFMA Secretary General Imtiaz Alam and SAMC President Kumar Ketkar and Secretary General Najam Sethi.
Reports of website blocking and filtering, content manipulation, attacks on and imprisonment of bloggers, and cyberattacks have all increased in recent years.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.
While South Asia has mourned the killing of at least 20 journalists, 12 of them from Pakistan, in 2010, it has seen two deaths by now in the line of duty, one each in India and Pakistan.
Umesh Rajput, a reporter with the Hindi-language daily Nai Dunia, was shot dead on February 22, 2011, in Raipur, India by two motorcycle-riding gunmen wearing masks. Police found a note containing a death threat related to his writing near his body. Wali Khan Babar, a reporter with Geo TV on January 13, 2011, was shot shortly after filing a report about gangland clashes in Karachi.
“The governments should work for creating an environment conducive to the performance of professional work of journalists ensuring their security and doing away with impunities,” the leaders of the journalists’ regional bodies said.
The UN General Assembly proclaimed May 3 as World Press Freedom Day in 1993. Since then, it has been celebrated each year on May 3, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek, which calls for free, independent, pluralistic media worldwide characterizing free press as essential to democracy and a fundamental human right.
Fellowship brings international journalists to US
Date: 29/04/11
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/fellowship-brings-international-journalists-us-worldwide
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State
Location: United States See map: Google Maps
Journalism and communication professionals with limited experience in the U.S. are invited to apply for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for mid-career professionals.
The fellowship provides 10 months of non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the U.S.
Participants from the following regions are eligibile: Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia and the Western Hemisphere.
For a full list of participating countries, click here.
During the program, fellows pursue both their individual program goals and work closely with their Humphrey colleagues in workshops and seminars. Unlike a typical American 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.
Primary funding for the Humphrey Program is provided by the U.S. Congress through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.
Applicants are required to have at least an undergraduate degree, a minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience, limited or no prior experience in the United States, demonstrated leadership qualities, a commitment to public service in their community and fluent English.
There are rolling deadlines for different regions.
For more information, click here.
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/fellowship-brings-international-journalists-us-worldwide
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State
Location: United States See map: Google Maps
Journalism and communication professionals with limited experience in the U.S. are invited to apply for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for mid-career professionals.
The fellowship provides 10 months of non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the U.S.
Participants from the following regions are eligibile: Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia and the Western Hemisphere.
For a full list of participating countries, click here.
During the program, fellows pursue both their individual program goals and work closely with their Humphrey colleagues in workshops and seminars. Unlike a typical American 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.
Primary funding for the Humphrey Program is provided by the U.S. Congress through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.
Applicants are required to have at least an undergraduate degree, a minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience, limited or no prior experience in the United States, demonstrated leadership qualities, a commitment to public service in their community and fluent English.
There are rolling deadlines for different regions.
For more information, click here.
28 April 2011
Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism
Now Open - 2011 Call for Entires
The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund is now calling for submissions for the 2011 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism.
There are two categories:
The stories can be about conflict, human rights, cross-border issues or any other 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 in covering the story.
The submission deadline is 1 June 2011.
To find out more or apply please go to Kurt Schor Memorial Fund website.
The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund is now calling for submissions for the 2011 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism.
There are two categories:
- Local Reporter covering events within their home country or region;
- Freelance Journalist covering international news.
The stories can be about conflict, human rights, cross-border issues or any other 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 in covering the story.
The submission deadline is 1 June 2011.
To find out more or apply please go to Kurt Schor Memorial Fund website.
27 April 2011
Scholarship for women media entrepreneurs
Deadline: 01/06/11
International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
Location: Bengaluru India
Women entrepreneurs using digital media in innovative ways can apply for a training program in India.
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/scholarship-women-media-entrepreneurs-worldwide
The scholarship program, called 10,000 Women, is sponsored by the International Women’s Media Foundation. Selected women entrepreneurs will receive full scholarships to participate in a thirteen-week training program in Bengaluru in partner with the Indian School of Business.
The program is part of a five-year investment by Goldman Sachs to provide 10,000 underserved women around the world with a business and management education. It is open to women entrepreneurs with financial need who own businesses that use digital media.
The program starts August 15, 2011.
For more information, click here.
International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
Location: Bengaluru India
Women entrepreneurs using digital media in innovative ways can apply for a training program in India.
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/scholarship-women-media-entrepreneurs-worldwide
The scholarship program, called 10,000 Women, is sponsored by the International Women’s Media Foundation. Selected women entrepreneurs will receive full scholarships to participate in a thirteen-week training program in Bengaluru in partner with the Indian School of Business.
The program is part of a five-year investment by Goldman Sachs to provide 10,000 underserved women around the world with a business and management education. It is open to women entrepreneurs with financial need who own businesses that use digital media.
The program starts August 15, 2011.
For more information, click here.
Competition open to self-published photographers
Photographers who have self-published books of their work can enter a competition.
https://ijnet.org/opportunities/competition-open-self-published-photographers-worldwide
The Photography Book Now competition, sponsored by Blurb, celebrates the best in self-published photography books and the photographers behind them.
There are four categories: fine art, documentary, travel and student work.
The lead judge is Darius Himes, assistant director of Fraenkel Gallery and co-founder of Radius Books. Other judges include Whitney Lawson, photo editor for Travel + Leisure and photographer Gerry Badger.
The winner of each category will receive US$5,000 and the grand prizewinner will receive US$25,000. There are also cash prizes for the first- and second-runners up in each category. Entries must be in English.
For more information, click here.
https://ijnet.org/opportunities/competition-open-self-published-photographers-worldwide
The Photography Book Now competition, sponsored by Blurb, celebrates the best in self-published photography books and the photographers behind them.
There are four categories: fine art, documentary, travel and student work.
The lead judge is Darius Himes, assistant director of Fraenkel Gallery and co-founder of Radius Books. Other judges include Whitney Lawson, photo editor for Travel + Leisure and photographer Gerry Badger.
The winner of each category will receive US$5,000 and the grand prizewinner will receive US$25,000. There are also cash prizes for the first- and second-runners up in each category. Entries must be in English.
For more information, click here.
Investigative journalism award
Deadline: 15/07/11
The Global Investigative Journalism Network
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/nominees-sought-investigative-journalism-award-worldwide
A competition honors investigative journalism in a developing country reported under difficult conditions.
The Global Shining Light Award, sponsored by the Global Investigative Journalism Network, awards a journalist, journalism team or media outlet that reported under threat, duress or difficult conditions. The winner will be awarded at the Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The report must have originated in and affected a developing or emerging country. It must also have been published or broadcast between January 1, 2010 and April 1, 2011. Organizations, media outlets or journalists can submit nominations.
For more information, click here.
The Global Investigative Journalism Network
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/nominees-sought-investigative-journalism-award-worldwide
A competition honors investigative journalism in a developing country reported under difficult conditions.
The Global Shining Light Award, sponsored by the Global Investigative Journalism Network, awards a journalist, journalism team or media outlet that reported under threat, duress or difficult conditions. The winner will be awarded at the Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The report must have originated in and affected a developing or emerging country. It must also have been published or broadcast between January 1, 2010 and April 1, 2011. Organizations, media outlets or journalists can submit nominations.
For more information, click here.
20 April 2011
Grant for Photojournalists working for social change
Deadline: 13/05/11
the Open Society Foundations
Photojournalists working for social change can apply for a grant.
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/grants-photojournalists-working-social-change-worldwide
The Open Society Documentary Photography Project, sponsored by the Open Society Foundations, offers grants to encourage new ways of presenting documentary photography to the public.
Photographers will take an existing body of work on a social justice or human rights issue and devise an innovative way of using that work to create social change.
Projects should include a partnership between a photographer and an organization that combines expertise in documentary photography with experience working on the topic. Five to eight grants of US$5,000 to US$30,000 will be awarded.
For more information, click here.
the Open Society Foundations
Photojournalists working for social change can apply for a grant.
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/grants-photojournalists-working-social-change-worldwide
The Open Society Documentary Photography Project, sponsored by the Open Society Foundations, offers grants to encourage new ways of presenting documentary photography to the public.
Photographers will take an existing body of work on a social justice or human rights issue and devise an innovative way of using that work to create social change.
Projects should include a partnership between a photographer and an organization that combines expertise in documentary photography with experience working on the topic. Five to eight grants of US$5,000 to US$30,000 will be awarded.
For more information, click here.
Fellowship at The Financial Times in London
Deadline: 13/05/11
The Financial Times
Location: LondonUnited Kingdom See map: Google Maps
Journalists interested in economics can apply for a fellowship at The Financial Times in London.
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/fellowship-financial-times-offered-worldwide
The Peter Martin fellowship, sponsored by The Financial Times (FT), gives a journalist the opportunity to intern at the newspaper in London for three months. The candidate will work under the supervision of Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator and Jonathan Ford, chief leader writer.
The successful candidate will have a good foundation in economics, a capacity for original thinking and the ability to write fluently and accessibly for an English readership. Candidates should also have a strong interest in business and the economic impact of technological change.
The fellow will receive £5,000 (about US$8,150) to cover travel and accommodation.
For more information, click here.
The Financial Times
Location: LondonUnited Kingdom See map: Google Maps
Journalists interested in economics can apply for a fellowship at The Financial Times in London.
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/fellowship-financial-times-offered-worldwide
The Peter Martin fellowship, sponsored by The Financial Times (FT), gives a journalist the opportunity to intern at the newspaper in London for three months. The candidate will work under the supervision of Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator and Jonathan Ford, chief leader writer.
The successful candidate will have a good foundation in economics, a capacity for original thinking and the ability to write fluently and accessibly for an English readership. Candidates should also have a strong interest in business and the economic impact of technological change.
The fellow will receive £5,000 (about US$8,150) to cover travel and accommodation.
For more information, click here.
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