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ICFJ Fellowships for Journalists Covering Road Safety ( Fully Funded to attend the 2nd Global High Level Conference on Road Safety in Brasilia, Brazil)

by lanredahunsi August 5, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 31, 2015

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), traffic crashes kill more than 1.24 million people and injure between 20 and 50 million a year, with more than 90 percent of these casualties occurring in developing countries.

To help improve coverage of this global public health crisis, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) invites journalists to apply for the “Journalists’ Fellowship on Road Safety.”

What:

ICFJ will select 15 journalists from around the world to attend the 2nd Global High-Level Conference on Road Safety hosted by the government of Brazil and co-sponsored by the World Health Organization.
The conference, held in Brasilia, Brazil, from November 17-19, 2015, seeks to share knowledge and spur action on what works to prevent traffic-related fatalities and injuries and improve safety on the roads for all who use them.
With WHO’s support, the program will cover all Fellowship-related costs including travel to the conference, accommodations and registration.

Requirements:

Journalists who apply for the Fellowship and Training Program on Road Safety must be fluent in English. Applicants will be asked to provide the following:

• A 500-word essay detailing their motivation and goals for seeking the fellowship;
• A story idea for a road-safety reporting project that may focus on their own country and incorporates the use of digital tools and/or data as well as ways to use these tools and social media to engage audiences in a dialogue about these vital safety issues;
• A letter endorsing the journalist’s participation from an editor or newsroom manager to demonstrate understanding of the fellowship’s value and support for publishing or broadcasting the journalist’s coverage of the conference and story project;
• A resume or curriculum vitae;
• Published/posted/broadcast work samples.

Selection will be based on the journalists’ professional qualifications, relevant experience such as demonstrated interest in the topic of road safety, English-language proficiency, and endorsement by a newsroom manager.

Apply Now for the ICFJ Fellowships for Journalists Covering Road Safety

More Info:

ICFJ’s Dina Tariq, [email protected]

Visit the Official Webpage of the ICFJ Fellowships for Journalists Covering Road Safety

August 5, 2015 0 comments

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2015/2016 Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship for Journalists (Fully Funded in Columbia University in New York City. )

by lanredahunsi July 27, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 28th 2015

The Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship is a unique seminar program for senior and mid-career journalists who wish to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological injury, and improve reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy.

The Fellowship was established in 1999 by the Dart Center in partnership with the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.The fellowship is named in honor of psychiatrist Frank Ochberg, M.D., a pioneer in trauma study.

Fellows attend an intensive weeklong program of seminars and discussions held at Columbia University in New York City. Program activities include 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 other opportunities for intellectual engagement and peer learning.

Eligibility:

The Ochberg Fellowships are open to outstanding senior and mid-career journalists (with at least five years experience) working across all media.
Past Fellows have ranged from small-town and regional general-assignment and crime reporters to war photographers and foreign correspondents for international news organizations.
Applicants’ work must demonstrate journalistic excellence and a strong track record of covering violence and its impact on individuals, families or communities.
Fellowships are open to print, broadcast and online reporters, photographers, editors and producers with no fewer than five years’ full-time journalism experience.
Approximately half of the Fellows will be based in North America, with the balance drawn from Central and South America, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, Africa and the Middle East.
All fellowship seminars are conducted in English. Fellows must be fluent in spoken English to participate in the program.

Benefits:

The Ochberg Fellowship covers roundtrip travel to and accommodations in New York City, meals and other expenses directly related to participation.
The program does not cover costs related to travel visas, health insurance or ground transportation in fellows’ home cities.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants are reviewed by a judging committee comprised of Dart Center staff, core Fellowship faculty and past Fellows. Selection is not based on any single factor. Judges’ consider many factors, with an emphasis on whether applicants:

demonstrate consistent and thoughtful journalistic engagement with issues of violence, conflict, tragedy and their aftermath;
have demonstrated journalistic excellence and leadership;
will likely benefit personally and professionally from the Fellowship experience and contribute meaningfully to the program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND DETAILS

Application Deadline is September 28, 2015.

The Fellowship program will be held January, 18-23, 2016 at Columbia University in New York City.

Apply Now for the Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship for Journalists

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship for Journalists

July 27, 2015 2 comments

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2015 British Council Future NEWS Journalism Competition for Undergraduates (Fully Funded Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland)

by lanredahunsi July 16, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 24th July 2015.

What: The Future NEWS, a three-day event on 4, 5 and 6 September 2015, will bring together more than 100 young people from across the world.

For Whom: Undergraduates

Does journalism excite you? Have you got what it takes to share the future’s news with the world? Then we’ve got news for you – you could be the next star in print and broadcasting!

British Council, in partnership with UK media and UK schools of journalism, are offering undergrads (18 – 25 year olds) a chance to go to Edinburgh in September for the Future NEWS Conference.

This year is themed ‘the Business of News.’ Show us your writing skills by entering our competition and stand a chance to win a place at the Future NEWS Conference 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Eligibility:

Applicants need to be between 18–25 years old.
Applicants need to be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel to the UK.
Applicants need to be available to travel over the first week of September and attend the Future NEWS Conference in Edinburgh over 4–6 September 2015

Requirements and Benefits

Future NEWS, a three-day event on 4, 5 and 6 September 2015, will bring together more than 100 young people from across the world.
British Council, in partnership with UK media and UK schools of journalism, are offering undergrads (18 – 25 year olds) a chance to go to Edinburgh in September for the Future NEWS Conference.
During the conference, you’ll get a chance to engage with media and journalism professionals and learn key skills that will separate you from the rest!

How to Enter:

Write a 500 word piece on “why journalism needs me”
Submit Your Application Now

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 British Council Future NEWS Journalism Competition for Undergraduates

July 16, 2015 1 comment

Benin Call for Applications Journalists Kenya Nigeria Rwanda South Africa Uganda

2015 United Nations Foundation Training on sustainable development for journalists

by lanredahunsi July 16, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application deadline: August 30, 2015

Start date: Apr 27, 2015

End date: Aug 21, 2015

Location: Multiple Locations

Thomson Reuters Foundation has partnered with the United Nations Foundation to train over 500 journalists, government and non-governmental leaders worldwide ahead of landmark United Nations Summits on sustainable development and climate change by mid-August 2015.

The intensive training programme aims to provide professionals from 33 countries with information, tools and strategies to understand the complex issues surrounding the next set of UN global development goals.

The programme will enable reporters, editors and spokespeople to better understand, report and communicate around some of the issues related to two crucial upcoming UN conferences: the UN Summit in New York in September that will see the adoption of the new Global Goals, and the UN Climate Change Conference in December in Paris, which is aimed at reaching a universal climate agreement.

Requirements:

Applications from journalists focusing on sustainability and climate change reporting with a maximum of five years’ experience – OR journalists with more experience and who have not covered this topic before, but who have a marked interest in starting to cover sustainable development.
Journalists who cover the local communities, where the achievement of these new sustainability goals might really make an impact, as well as nationwide, will be very welcome.
Applicants who are already experts in covering sustainable development and climate change.

Benefits:

The Organizers are keen to find participants based in the cities where the courses are taking place. If based elsewhere, travel and accommodation are not covered.
The course itself is free of charge.

Training courses will take place from late April through August 2015 in the following countries:

• London, UK: 27 April – 1 May
• Harare, Zimbabwe: 18-22 May
• Lagos, Nigeria: 25-29 May
• Kampala, Uganda: 15-19 June
• Mexico City, Mexico: 15-19 June
• Beijing, China: 15-19 June
• Paris, France: 22-26 June
• Dar es Salaam,Tanzania: 22-26 June
• Kigali, Rwanda: 29 June – 3 July
• Sydney, Australia: 29 June – 3 July
• Nairobi, Kenya: 6-10 July
• São Paulo, Brazil: 6-10 July
• Milan, Italy: 13-17 July
• Madrid, Spain: 13-17 July
• Johannesburg, S. Africa: 13-17 July
• Mumbai, India: 13-17 July
• Manila, Philippines: 13-17 July
• Amman, Jordan: 21-25 July
• Los Angeles, USA: 20-21 July
• Los Angeles, USA: 23-24 July
• Doha, Qatar: 26-30 July
• Tokyo, Japan: 27-31 July
• Jakarta, Indonesia: 27-31 July
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 27-31 July
• Istanbul, Turkey: 27-31 July
• La Paz, Bolivia: 27-31 July
• Dubai, UAE: 2-6 August
• Cotonou, Benin: 3-7 August
• New York, USA: 3-4 August
• New York, USA: 6-7 August
• Berlin, Germany: 3-7 August
• Lusaka, Zambia: 3-7 August
• Dhaka, Bangladesh: 10-14 August
• Buenos Aires, Argentina: 10-14 August
• Lima, Peru: 17-21 August

Application Process:

Those interested please email Marta Machado with two samples of published work (even if not climate/sustainability-related) and a short statement on why they feel they should cover the new SDGs and hence be selected to attend our course, including details of how long they have been working in journalism.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Thomson Reuters Foundation Training on sustainable development for journalists

July 16, 2015 0 comments

2015 U.N. CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS FOR BEST COVERAGE OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND U.N. AGENCIES ( $USD60,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi July 8, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 15th 2015

The prizes amount to over $60,000 to be distributed among the prize categories and winners.WINNERS WILL BE HONORED AT GALA EVENT BY THE U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th 2015 AT CIPRIANI WALL STREET, NEW YORK

The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 20th Annual UNCA Awards for the best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, U.N. agencies and field operations.

UNCA is a professional organization of over 200 journalists from dozens of countries representing scores of publications and broadcasters from all regions of the world, plus the major global news agencies.

The awards are open to all journalists anywhere in the world.

The Awards are:

1. The Elizabeth Neuffer Memorial Prize, sponsored by the Alexander Bodini Foundation, for written media (including online media). The prize is for print and online coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies, named in honor of Elizabeth Neuffer, The Boston Globe bureau chief at the U.N., who died while on an assignment in Baghdad in 2003.

2. The Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize, for broadcast (TV & Radio) media. The prize is for broadcast coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies, named in honor of Ricardo Ortega, formerly the New York correspondent for Antena 3 TV of Spain, who died while on an assignment in Haiti in 2004.

3. The Prince Albert II of Monaco and UNCA Global Prize for coverage of Climate Change. The prize is for print (including online media) and broadcast media (TV & Radio) for coverage of sustainable and equitable management of natural resources and the implementation of innovative and ethical solutions in three main categories: climate change, biodiversity, and water.

4. The United Nations Foundation Prize. The prize is for print (including online media) and broadcast media (TV & Radio) for coverage of humanitarian and development aspects of the U.N. and U.N. agencies.

Requirements:

Coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies is specified in each category; the Committee welcomes coverage of all issues particularly on Millennium Developments Goals, peacekeeping operations, and nonproliferation, including the elimination of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.
Work in print, broadcast (TV & Radio), and online coverage must be published between September 2014 and August 2015, and be related to the U.N. and U.N. agencies.
Entries can be submitted in any of the official U.N. languages (English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian).
For broadcast entries, hard copies should be in DVD (preferably NTSC format), however electronic files and web links uploaded to the online Entry Form are preferred. A written transcript in English or French will facilitate the judging process.
For print media, each submission should have a maximum of four (4) articles. Electronic files and web links uploaded to the online Entry Form are preferred.
Multiple or joint entries in different categories are accepted.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY:

Entries are submitted online by completing the UNCA Awards Entry Form.

You will complete your personal information and upload your photo, and then choose to:

Submit your work electronically by including web links and/or uploading all files directly to the Entry Form

-OR-

Submit your work by postal mail to the address indicated on the form

Fill Out the Application Form for the 2015 U.N. CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the U.N. CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS

July 8, 2015 1 comment

2015 International Citizen Media Award (€1000 Euros Cash Prize)

by lanredahunsi July 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 30th of September 2015

Topic: Our World, our Dignity, our Future – Sustainable Development and Engagement

The International Citizen Media Award 2015 intends to honor tremendous international work in the field of citizen media and its products in the categories VIDEO and AUDIO that have been created by private, non-commercial producers.

The award distinguishes the dedication of citizens of all countries and their audiovisual products and their reporting concerning locally, regionally, globally and socially relevant topics.

Requirements:

Producers: single participants, groups, associations, civil initiatives, school classes and especially producers, actors and editorial teams in the field of citizen media work, resident in any location outside of Germany
Only one product per producer
Production period: between 1st of October 2014 and 30th of September 2015
Duration: No product should be longer than 20 minutes
Language: English

Prizes:

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Registration
There are several ways to deliver your product:

As Video DVD
As Audio CD (only applies to products in the category “Audio”)
As Mini DV tape or DVCAM tape
As File*, saved on one of the following storage devices: DVD, CD, USB flash drive, SD card
Online via FTP download or a filehoster or permanently available on a video portal (like YouTube)

Application Form:

In order to register for the 2nd International Citizen Media Award, you have to sign the application form and send it to us (if you contact us online, provive a scan of the signed form) – in one delivery with your product. Otherwise, your submission will be revoked.

Application form
Application form

Don’t forget to properly mark the storage device (in case you send it online, include all necessary information in the file name):

Your Name
Title of the product
Date of production
Category

By post:

Bürgerhaus Bennohaus
Keyword: ICMA 2015
Bennostr. 5
48155 Münster
Germany

E-mail adress : [email protected] (including a download link to the product)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 International Citizen Media Award

July 6, 2015 2 comments

2015 CCMP Fellowships for Journalists to Attend the UN Climate Negotiations in Paris, France (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi July 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31, 2015

The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network have launched Fellowship opportunities for journalists to attend the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) being held in Paris, France.

Formed in 2007 by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), Panos London and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), the CCMP has brought developing country journalists to the annual UN climate summits since 2007.

This has enabled them 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. Numerous regional organizations also play a supporting role in the partnership.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for this Fellowship, applicants must:

Be a professional journalist from or representing an established media house.
Fill out the application form at the link below, including answering essay questions that illustrate his/her commitment to reporting on climate change issues
Be available to travel to Paris, France with arrival in Paris on November 30, 2015 and leave no earlier than Dec 13, 2015.
Provide a letter of support from an editor, producer or supervisor who can confirm your ability to publish or broadcast your material in an established media organization. Freelancers are welcome to apply, but must provide this letter of support

Benefits:

CCMP will cover travel, lodging and daily subsistence expenses, arrange press accreditation at COP21, and provide other support services.
During the COP 21, the Fellows will benefit from a series of specially designed activities, including an orientation session, daily breakfast briefings, and most likely a field trip and a media clinic.
Please note that, although the costs for visas will be reimbursed, the process of obtaining a visa is a Fellow’s responsibility.

Application:

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 provide an opportunity for those journalists who might not otherwise have a chance to cover such events.
Journalists will be asked to submit also examples of their work, which can be sent in a native language. Nevertheless, a good command of English is expected in answering the essay questions.
In addition to selecting the initial slate of Fellows, targeted to be announced in September, 2015, a waitlist will also be created to select additional journalists if more funding becomes available.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 CCMP Fellowships for Journalists to Attend the UN Climate Negotiations in Paris, France (Fully Funded)

July 6, 2015 0 comments

2015 Forum Freelance Fund Bursary Competition for Journalists ($3,000 Canadian Grant)

by lanredahunsi June 14, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline:June 30th 2015

The Forum Freelance Fund Bursary Competition, sponsored by Giselle Portenier, is open to freelance journalists or independent documentary-makers with projects focusing on human rights abuses. The winner will receive up to $3,000 for hazardous environment training, and the competition is open to people of any nationality, with no requirement for a Canadian connection.

Requirements

The Portenier Human Rights Bursary is open to any independent journalist or documentary filmmaker in the world, regardless of citizenship or residency.
The definition of journalists and filmmakers includes reporters, producers, directors, audio and/or video specialists and fixers.
The bursary is not open to employees or contract employees of major media companies.
There will be a maximum of one award per year, to a maximum amount of $3,000 Canadian.
The purpose of the bursary is to provide safety training for experienced or novice journalists or documentary makers working independently in the field of human rights.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate (a) a clear interest or track record in casting light on human rights abuses, especially but not exclusively human rights abuses against women and children, or (b) an upcoming assignment or project with such a human rights focus.
Applicants must also show that they have important story ideas, a clear focus and actual funding for their project or documentary.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Forum Freelance Fund Bursary Competition

June 14, 2015 0 comments

2015 RFI/France 24 Visa d’or for the best Web documentary ( € 8000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi June 11, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 27th, 2015

Visa pour l’Image–Perpignan is launching the seventh competition for the Web Documentary Visa d’or award sponsored by RFI & France 24. The Visa d’or for the best Web documentary will be awarded for the best story produced with original, innovative use of multimedia tools.

Eligibility Requirements:

Entry in the competition is open to all candidates aged 18 years or over, regardless of gender or nationality.

Selection:

The web documentaries submitted should, in particular, open up new ways of using the Web to

understand the news.

The selection process will therefore take the following criteria into account:

• the web documentary must be related to a recent news topic

• the web documentary should demonstrate a journalistic and/or documentary approach to the treatment of a topical news item. The choice of subject treated in the web documentary will be taken into account in the selection process;

• the web documentary should demonstrate a multimedia approach with, in particular, combined use of several media-video, text, photos and sound-for online distribution. Photo slideshows will not be accepted.

• the web documentary should allow for true interactivity and should innovate in this domain. The user should be able to react to and become involved with the web documentary as well as able to adjust his / her navigation.

• through their web documentary, candidates should innovate and develop or contribute to a new, innovative and easy-to-access way of exploring news on the Web;

• production quality

Prizes

Among the Pre-selected Candidates, the jury will give the Award to the winner as concerns the relevance, quality and originality of the web documentary.
Images Evidence will award the winner a prize of € 8000.
The winner must be able to attend, when possible, the award ceremony, which will take place in Perpignan during the 2015 Visa Pour l’Image – Perpignan festival.
The amount of € 8000 will be given to the author(s) of the web documentary and not to the producer(s). Charge to the authors, if there are several, to share this amount.

Requirements:

Entries must comply with the following conditions:

Entry in the competition is open to all candidates aged 18 years or over, regardless of gender or nationality.
The competition is not open to people employed by Images Evidence.
Web documentaries produced by Images Evidence cannot enter the competition.
And their application must include the following items / documents:

1 -The internet URL where the web documentary is available;

2- The electronically signed competition entry form;

3 – a scan of the candidate’s ID papers;

4 – a cover letter from the candidate containing a description of his/her entry;

5- a curriculum vitae .

The web documentary must be in either French or English and must have been published online between July 27, 2014 and July 27, 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the RFI/France 24 Visa d’or for the best Web documentary

June 11, 2015 0 comments

2016 Knight-Mozilla Fellowship for Journalists ($60,000 Stipend, Spend 10 Months in the Best Newsrooms in the world)

by lanredahunsi June 11, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 21, 2015 at midnight EDT.

Open to: Any Country around the World

Are you a developer, technologist, civic hacker, or data cruncher who wants to help change the world of journalism? Apply to become a 2016 Knight-Mozilla Fellow and spend ten months embedded in one of the best newsrooms in the world, writing open code and becoming a leader in the international journalism tech community.

The Knight-Mozilla Fellowships present a unique opportunity for people who love to code and who want to influence the future of journalism on the web

The fellowship hosts for 2016 are: the Los Angeles Times Data Desk, NPR, Vox Media, Frontline, Correct!v, and The Coral Project (a collaboration between the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Mozilla).

Correct!v – Berlin, Germany
The Coral Project – New York, NY (based out of the New York Times)
Frontline – Boston, MA
Los Angeles Times Data Desk – Los Angeles, CA
NPR – Washington, DC
Vox Media – Austin, TX; New York, NY; or Washington, DC

Benefits:

The Knight-Mozilla Fellowship is designed to allow flexibility for both fellows and fellowship Partners. The standard fellowship offers a stipend of $60,000, paid in 10 monthly installments. fellows are responsible for remitting all applicable taxes and other government payments as required.
Mozilla may, in consultation with fellows and fellowship Partners, elect to vary the amount and duration to accommodate the needs and availability of individual fellows and newsrooms.
To help offset cost of living, the fellowship also provides supplements for childcare and health insurance, and helps pay for research/equipment and books.

Apply Now to become a 2016 Knight-Mozilla Fellow

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Knight-Mozilla Fellowship

June 11, 2015 1 comment

2015 UNICRI Journalism and Public Information Programme on New Threats, Italy (Scholarships Available)

by lanredahunsi May 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 22nd 2015

United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy.

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is organizing a series of short courses within the framework of the UNICRI Journalism and Public Information Programme, a unique international programme tailored for journalists, chief information officers and those who want to specialize in public information and journalism. The programme aims at deepening knowledge of emerging security threats.

The courses take place at the United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy:

Cyber Threats Masterclass (20, 21, 22 July 2015)
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Investigating Crimes against the Environment (15, 16 October 2015)
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Biosecurity Masterclass
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Reporting and Communicating on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Risks
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Whom:

The programme is intended for journalists, chief information officers, public information professionals, corporate communication managers and those who want to specialize in public information and journalism.

Where: United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy.

Upon completion of the programme participants will become skilled in handling information related to new hazards to states and citizens. They will acquire key tools to report facts and expand their professional network by meeting key international actors in this area. UNICRI will grant a Certificate of Participation

Fees and Scholarship

The tuition fee for the workshop is € 550 and must be paid upon confirmation of acceptance. Tuition fees are non-refundable. Application deadline is on 22 June 2015 (23:00 CET).
A number of full and partial scholarships covering tuition fee will be available. Candidates requesting scholarship are kindly invited to submit their request by 22 June 2015 (23:00 CET).
Scholarships will preferably be awarded to women and candidates from developing countries, based on merit.
Participants will bear the expenses related to travel, food and board.

Application deadlines:

Cyber Threats Masterclass – 22 June 2015 ( 23:00 CET) – Application Form (download)
Investigating Crimes against the Environment – 20 September 2015 ( 23:00 CET) – Application Form (download)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 UNICRI Journalism and Public Information Programme on New Threats

May 25, 2015 0 comments

2015 Solidarity Academy Workshop for Young Journalists and Writers, Poland (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi May 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 7th 2015

The European Solidarity Centre, New Eastern Europe, Eastbook.eu and the Marshal of Pomeranian Voivodeship are organizing the 11th edition of the Solidarity Academy, an international educational project aimed at maintaining and developing the tradition of the Solidarity Movement.

This year it will be held from 6th to 13th September 2015 in Gdańsk,Poland gathering 16 young journalists who will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and learn new skills.

The aim of this year’s Solidarity Academy is to raise awareness among young journalists about aspects of multiculturalism and solidarity with nations fighting for freedom as well as integrating young contributors to New Eastern Europe and Eastbook.eu. The Solidarity Academy will help to create a space for journalists from different backgrounds to meet, share and exchange experiences and initiatives.

Workshops will be both theoretical and practical. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in shared activities but they will be also divided into comfy groups and smaller teams during the journalistic task in Kaliningrad.

The result of the journalistic workshops will be the final publication and the debate/panel discussion in Kaliningrad – fully prepared by the participants with the support of experts. The working language of the Solidarity Academy is English. One of the main goals of the project is to create a programme of Solidarity Academy Graduates which will allow the participants to maintain contact and engage together in other projects.

Eligibility Requirements

The Solidarity Academy is open to international young journalists and writers.

Costs

The organizers will cover the costs of travel (up to 400 zł/100 €) and
The participants’ stay in Gdańsk and all costs connected with the trip to Kaliningrad (including costs of visa).

E-Mail: [email protected]

Apply Now for the 2015 Solidarity Academy for Journalists and Writers

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Solidarity Academy

May 22, 2015 0 comments

2015 Earth Journalism Network Climate Communications Innovation Fund ($USD50,000 Grants)

by lanredahunsi May 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 15, 2015.

The Earth Journalism Network has created the Climate Communications Innovation Fund to support the development, adaptation, and introduction of novel story telling methods focused on the human dimensions of climate change.

Communities living in regions with climatic changes that undermine their livelihoods face a two-way problem: a lack of capacity to have their perspectives heard and barriers to receiving information on the drivers of change. Causes range from unintelligible information to difficulties in sharing solutions to a lack of media coverage and critical communications infrastructure that result from a history of marginalization and poverty.

This grant opportunity represents a challenge to journalists throughout the world to facilitate a responsive information ecosystem that more accurately and holistically reflects environmental challenges facing people across the planet.

The Grant:

This grant fund will support up to 5 projects with each grant amount averaging for approximately 10,000 USD

Type of Projects Supported:

The primary focus of this grants opportunity is on the application of technology and novel techniques for climate change communication.
Open to applications that include fellowships and travel grants that support specific story ideas or coverage of key events, so long as these activities have a clear relationship to the innovative components of the project.

Eligibility:

The Climate Communications Innovation Fund is designed primarily to support the work of already existing media outlets, journalism networks, and associations where an additional funding is need to pursue innovative or experimental approaches.
Individuals or new ventures are eligible for this funding.
Applicants should provide information about sustaining about this project after the initial seed funding provided under this grant.

How to Apply:

Grantees are expected to give their full cooperation in monitoring and evaluating the results of the projects, and are encouraged to submit their own monitoring and evaluation plan along with their application. The final monitoring and evaluation plan will be agreed upon by EJN and each individual grantee.
Applications should include a budget using this form
The projects are generally expected to take place within less than a year. Projects that can show results before the start of the COP21 Climate Summit in early December, 2015 will receive particular interest. Final reports for accepted projects must be filed no later than February 10, 2016.
Projects that can offer or raise co-financing to complement EJN’s support will be favorably viewed.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Earth Journalism Network Climate Communications Innovation Fund

May 22, 2015 0 comments

2015 Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists/Bloggers (Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany).

by lanredahunsi May 21, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

In an effort to keep the public informed on life-changing scientific breakthroughs, Falling Walls have created the Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists. It is aimed at journalists and bloggers with at least three years of experience, and who hope to advance their knowledge in the area of sciences.

The Fellows get the opportunity to attend the Falling Walls Lab, Falling Walls Venture and the Falling Walls Conference in Berlin on 8 and 9 November 2015 in Berlin.

EligibilityFreelance and full-time journalists or bloggers can apply.
Professionals in fields such as research, teaching, public relations and advertising are not eligible.
The applicants must have a minimum of three years professional journalism/blogging experience in which they have written about the subject of sciences.

Benefits:

The fellowship includes travel expenses (economy class), accomodation for 3 nights (organised by Falling Walls Foundation), conference fees and meals (breakfast at hotel, catering during the Falling Walls events).

Application Procedure:

Applicants must complete the online form and submit two work samples together with a CV and cover letter (both in English) stating their motivation to apply for the fellowship by 31 July 2015.

Fill out the Online Application Form Now

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Call for Applications Journalists

2015 Knight Foundation-VICE Innovators Fund for Innovation in Journalism (Fully Funded Training in the USA)

by lanredahunsi April 29, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 1st 2015

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and VICE have teamed up with the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism to create a special fund to support innovation in journalism. The partnership will encourage journalists to adopt new forms of storytelling, create new tools and curricula, and take the tools of journalism to new places and to the next generation of news consumers.

For Whom:

The fund is seeking applicants pitching specific projects with clear goals and deliverables, that have the potential to create a substantial impact that serve a global, connected audience.
Projects may encompass everything from investigative techniques to new presentation styles, to new tools for storytelling.
The goal is to give the awardees a transformative experience, and to use the resources of VICE News and the CUNY Journalism School to support the development and distribution of their projects.

Benefits:

Finalists will spend three days a week with VICE News staff, and two days a week at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism for a period of up to three months.

Timeline:

Deadline for the first round of applications is June 1st.
Applicants will be notified of their status no later than July 1st.

Submit Your Application Now for the Knight-VICE Innovators Fund for Innovation in Journalism

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Knight-VICE Innovators Fund for Innovation in Journalism

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