Journalism Opportunities
Explore the Journalism Opportunities section for the latest 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.
INMA Global Media Awards seek entries
Published 10 hours ago: The INMA Global Media Awards invite newsrooms and digital teams to submit 2025 work by Jan 30, 2026, for recognition in innovation, audience growth and revenue.
EU offers funding for cross-border journalism projects
Published 12 hours ago: The European Commission is funding a Journalism Partnerships call to support cross-border media consortia in collaborative reporting and newsroom innovation.
Knight-Bagehot Fellowship opens applications for 2026
Published last week: The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship is accepting 2026 applications, offering journalists a year of business, economics and finance study with tuition and stipend.
Fully funded WPI fellowship accepting 2026 applications
Published 3 weeks ago: The World Press Institute Fellowship 2026 invites international journalists to apply for a fully funded program in the U.S., with applications due by February 15,.
Rainforest grant offers support for global environmental reporting
Published last month: The Pulitzer Center's Rainforest Reporting Grant supports journalists exploring key environmental issues in vital tropical forest regions.
Fund for Investigative Journalism opens 2026 grant cycle
Published last month: The Fund for Investigative Journalism has opened its 2026 grant cycle, offering substantial funding for diverse investigative reporting projects.
GIJN opens submissions for 2026 Sigma Awards in data journalism
Published last month: The Global Investigative Journalism Network opens submissions for the 2026 Sigma Awards, celebrating global excellence in data journalism.
WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards unify process for 2026
Published last month: WAN-IFRA's Digital Media Awards for 2026 introduce a unified global platform for fair and streamlined participation in digital journalism excellence.
Poynter opens 2026 Leadership Academy for Women in Media
Published 2 months ago: The Poynter Institute launches its 2026 Leadership Academy for Women in Media, offering vital skills for women and nonbinary journalists in leadership roles.
Al Jazeera Media Institute opens 2025 Global Journalism Fellowship
Published 2 months ago: The Al Jazeera Media Institute is now accepting applications for its 2025 Global Journalism Fellowship, offering fully funded opportunities to journalists.
Pulitzer Center offers global grants for in-depth journalism
Published 2 months ago: The Pulitzer Center is accepting applications for Global Reporting Grants that support impactful journalism on underreported issues worldwide.
New York Times opens 2025 fellowship for emerging journalists
Published 2 months ago: The New York Times is now accepting applications for its 2025 Fellowship Program to empower emerging journalists and enhance media excellence.
Alfred Friendly launches 2026 fellowship for exiled journalists in America
Published 2 months ago: The Alfred Friendly Press Partners launches a fellowship for exiled journalists in the U.S., focusing on skills development and community support.
Harvard invites applications for 2026 Nieman Journalism Fellowships
Published 2 months ago: Harvard University invites journalists to apply for the prestigious 2026 Nieman Fellowships, focusing on leadership and professional excellence.
Stringer Foundation grants support courageous journalists
Published 3 months ago: The Stringer Foundation invites journalists to apply for grants supporting courageous reporting amid increasing threats to independent journalism.
Knight-Wallace Fellowships 2026-27 open for journalists worldwide
Published 3 months ago: The Knight-Wallace Fellowships for 2026-27 are now open, offering journalists worldwide a chance to enhance their skills at the University of Michigan.
JournalismAI Festival 2025 to be held in-person in London this November
Published 4 months ago: The JournalismAI Festival 2025 returns to London for in-person discussions on AI's impact on journalism, featuring innovative sessions and keynotes.
$10,000 top prize: SEJ Awards to honor excellence in environmental reporting
Published 5 months ago: The SEJ Awards 2025 invite submissions for outstanding environmental journalism, with a top prize of $10,000 for the Nina Mason Pulliam Award!
Applications open for 2026-2027 Chevening Scholarships
Published 5 months ago: The UK Government has opened applications for the 2026–2027 Chevening Scholarships, offering fully funded master's degrees to global leaders.
Win up to $5000: AIPS calls for submissions to 2025 Sports Media Awards
Published 5 months ago: The AIPS Sport Media Awards are now open for submissions, offering up to $5000 for impactful sports journalism entries.
Free webinar empowers journalists to cover mental health equity
Published 5 months ago: Join a free webinar to enhance your journalism skills in covering mental health equity and address systemic disparities in reporting.
Pulitzer Center offers grants for reporting on ocean and fisheries
Published 5 months ago: The Pulitzer Center is offering grants for journalists to report on pressing ocean and fisheries issues, including illegal fishing and climate impacts.
Local newsrooms get global boost through IPI's four-month Accelerator
Published 5 months ago: The IPI Local News Accelerator boosts local newsrooms globally with training, tools, and expert mentorship for sustainable media practices.
ICFJ offers full scholarships for journalists to join elite Data Journalism Program
Published 5 months ago: ICFJ, with the Scripps Howard Foundation, offers full scholarships for journalists for the Data Journalism Program at the University of Maryland!
Apply now: McGraw Fellowships offer up to $15,000 for in-depth business journalism
Published 5 months ago: Apply now for the McGraw Fellowships offering up to $15,000 for in-depth business journalism projects focused on critical global economic issues.
NCHR and MMfD launch Fellowship to Empower Journalists on Digital Rights & Gender Inclusion
Published 8 months ago: The NCHR and MMfD have launched a fellowship to empower journalists in Pakistan on digital rights and gender inclusion, enhancing their reporting capacity.
Nominations open for IPI’s 2025 Press Freedom Awards
Published 9 months ago: Nominations are now open for the IPI's 2025 Press Freedom Awards, celebrating remarkable contributions to journalism and media advocacy.
NYU Stern Fellowship for journalists to explore climate economics
Published 10 months ago: The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship offers journalists the chance to explore economic aspects of climate change in New York City.

