Explore the Opportunities Opportunities section for the latest journalism fellowships, funding programs, webinars, and international conferences. Stay informed about career-advancing resources, skill-building events, and networking opportunities that help media professionals grow and connect worldwide.
October 28, 2025: Harvard University opens 2026 Nieman Fellowship applications for journalists worldwide. Apply by December 1, 2025 (international) or January 31, 2026 (U.S.) to join the prestigious program.
October 16, 2025: Apply by Dec 31, 2025, for Stringer Foundation grants supporting courageous journalists reporting human rights abuses, corruption, and global threats.
October 16, 2025: Applications are open for the 2026-27 Knight-Wallace Fellowships at the University of Michigan. Journalists worldwide can apply by December 1 or February 1 deadlines.
August 27, 2025: Join global media leaders at JournalismAI Festival 2025 in London this November. Explore how AI is transforming newsrooms, reporting, and audience engagement.
August 06, 2025: The Society of Environmental Journalists is now accepting submissions for the 2025 SEJ Awards, recognizing excellence in environmental journalism. Winners may receive up to $10,000 and other prestigious honors.
August 05, 2025: Applications for the 2026–2027 Chevening Scholarships are now open. The UK Government is offering fully funded postgraduate opportunities for global leaders. Apply by October 7, 2025.
August 05, 2025: The AIPS Sport Media Awards 2025 are now open for submissions. Sports journalists, photographers, and broadcasters worldwide can enter their best work for global recognition and cash prizes.
July 29, 2025: Join a free Poynter webinar on September 9 to learn how to cover mental health equity. Ideal for journalists across beats, this session provides tools to report with accuracy, empathy, and impact.
July 26, 2025: The Pulitzer Center is offering reporting grants to journalists covering vital ocean and fisheries issues, including illegal fishing, biodiversity loss, and the blue economy. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
July 24, 2025: IPI’s Local News Accelerator 2025 offers local publishers around the world a chance to innovate, grow audiences, and build financially and editorially sustainable newsrooms through personalized support and global peer networking.
July 24, 2025: ICFJ, with support from the Scripps Howard Foundation, is offering full scholarships to international journalists for the University of Maryland’s data journalism training program, starting August 2025.
July 24, 2025: The McGraw Center for Business Journalism is offering up to $15,000 in grants to experienced journalists for in-depth reporting on business and the global economy. Apply by October 13.
May 04, 2025: NCHR and MMfD launch a journalism fellowship to train reporters on digital rights & gender inclusion in Pakistan. Supported by UNESCO, this initiative aims to bridge the gender digital divide. Apply by May 15, 2025! ENTRIES CLOSED
April 03, 2025: The International Press Institute (IPI) and International Media Support (IMS) invite nominations for the 2025 World Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer Awards. Recognizing courageous journalists and innovative media, the awards will be presented at IPI’s 75th-anniversary World Congress in Vienna. Submit your nominations by April 30, 2025. ENTRIES CLOSED
March 19, 2025: Apply for the NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship to deepen your understanding of climate economics and its impact on global finance. Applications close on April 20, 2025. ENTRIES CLOSED
March 14, 2025: The National Press Foundation is offering a fully funded journalism training workshop in Singapore from June 22 to 25. The workshop will cover sustainable global trade, investment, politics, and more. Apply by April 6. ENTRIES CLOSED
March 13, 2025: The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism offers up to $15,000 in grants and editorial support for investigative journalists. Apply by April 14, 2025, for the Spring Fellowship. ENTRIES CLOSED
March 10, 2025: EJN is offering grants to media organizations in low- and middle-income countries to improve biodiversity reporting. Apply now for funding to support conservation storytelling and journalist capacity building. ENTRIES CLOSED
February 27, 2025: The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications until April 20, 2025. Open to women and nonbinary journalists focusing on human rights and social justice. ENTRIES CLOSED
February 26, 2025: Applications for the 2026 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program are now open. This global fellowship aims to develop leaders committed to eliminating health disparities. Apply now! ENTRIES CLOSED
February 25, 2025: The RAF Fellowship 2025 is open for applications from full-time journalists aged 22-35 from eligible developing countries, including Pakistan. The program, which focuses on UN and global issues, will run from September to October 2025. ENTRIES CLOSED
February 09, 2025: The Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship 2025 is open for applications! This prestigious program at Columbia University offers journalists an intensive seminar on trauma reporting, media ethics, and responsible journalism. Apply by March 3, 2025. ENTRIES CLOSED
January 31, 2025: The 2025 Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism recognizes journalists worldwide who uphold justice and accountability. Nominate or apply by March 2, 2025, for a chance to win $10,000. ENTRIES CLOSED
January 27, 2025: Discover the Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme—a transformative opportunity for mid-career journalists to advance their careers, explore journalism, and access world-class resources at Oxford. ENTRIES CLOSED
December 23, 2024: Apply now for DW Akademie’s Master's Degree program for global media professionals. Enhance your skills in journalism and communication. ADMISSIONS CLOSED
December 03, 2024: Submit your work for the Global Shining Light Award by February 28, 2025. Celebrate investigative journalism from the Global South at the Kuala Lumpur conference. SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
November 20, 2024: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Germany is accepting applications for its 2025 Berlin Fellowship Program, offering journalists from crisis areas six months of digital security training, networking opportunities, and more. ENTRIES CLOSED
November 20, 2024: Enhance your journalism career with the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship at Columbia University. Dive deep into business, economics, and finance, and gain invaluable insights through core MBA classes, industry seminars, and a robust alumni network. ENTRIES CLOSED