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.
Enhancing trauma reporting: Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship 2025
Published 9 months ago: 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
$10,000 award for journalists defending the rule of law
Published 10 months ago: 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
Explore journalism at Oxford: Applications open now
Published 10 months ago: 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
DW Akademie Master's Program invites applications
Published last year: Apply now for DW Akademie’s Master's Degree program for global media professionals. Enhance your skills in journalism and communication. ADMISSIONS CLOSED
Submissions open for prestigious Global Shining Light Award
Published last year: 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
Berlin fellowship offers six-month digital security training for journalists
Published last year: 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
Knight-Bagehot Fellowship: A transformative opportunity for business journalists
Published last year: 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
Al Jazeera Media Institute 2024 Journalism Fellowship Program open
Published last year: Al Jazeera Media Institute invites experienced journalists to apply for its 2024 Fellowship Program, offering a unique opportunity to conduct journalism research and engage with Al Jazeera editors. ENTRIES CLOSED
Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media, and Globalisation: Scholarships available!
Published last year: The Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Journalism, Media, and Globalisation is accepting applications for the 2025-2027 program. Apply by January 10, 2025, to join a global cohort with financial support and unique career opportunities. ENTRIES CLOSED
Applications open for Rest & Resilience Fellowship in Berlin
Published last year: Apply for the Rest & Resilience Fellowship, a six-month program by Reporters Without Borders Germany (RSF) and the Taz Panter Foundation, supporting journalists from countries with restricted press freedom. ENTRIES CLOSED
James B. Steele Fellowship offers full support for aspiring business journalists
Published last year: The James B. Steele Fellowship in Investigative Business Journalism offers aspiring journalists comprehensive training and a master's degree from the Cronkite School to develop skills in holding corporations accountable and delivering essential news to the public. ENTRIES CLOSED
Tarbell grants boost AI journalism with awards up to $15,000
Published last year: Tarbell Grants offer awards of $1,000 to $15,000 for journalists covering artificial intelligence. These grants support investigative and explanatory stories on AI’s impacts, company practices, and policy lobbying efforts. Apply now to make a difference in AI accountability.
Apply for the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2024
Published last year: Join the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, an international fellowship for democracy advocates, journalists, and scholars. Spend five months at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in Washington, D.C., conducting independent research on global democratic development. ENTRIES CLOSED
Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship open for mid-career journalists
Published last year: Mid-career journalists from the U.S. and abroad can apply for the Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship at the University of Michigan. This prestigious fellowship offers a year of academic study with a stipend of US$85,000. ENTRIES CLOSED
Spotlight on migrant workers: Join the ILO's Global Media Competition
Published last year: The International Labour Organization (ILO) invites journalists to participate in its 10th Global Media Competition, aiming to promote fair and balanced reporting on labor migration. Join the initiative to highlight the positive contributions of migrant workers and combat discrimination. SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
Join the fight against disinformation: ICFJ's Solutions Challenge 2024 seeks bold ideas
Published last year: The ICFJ's 2024 Solutions Challenge is now open! Media innovators, tech experts, and problem-solvers are invited to submit ideas for combating global disinformation. Join the challenge today! ENTRIES CLOSED
UN Biodiversity Conference: Media accreditation now open
Published last year: The UN Biodiversity Conference is accepting media accreditation for COP 16 in Colombia this fall. The event will focus on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Apply for accreditation by August 31, 2024. SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
Apply now for the Chevening Scholarship Program
Published last year: The Chevening Scholarship Program is now open for journalists. Funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, these scholarships offer full or partial funding for a one-year postgraduate degree at a UK university. ENTRIES CLOSED
Save the Children launches Journalism Excellence Award
Published last year: Save the Children launches a global media award to celebrate excellence in journalism for child rights, marking the centennial of the first Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Open to professional journalists worldwide for entries published between 31 July 2023 and 1 August 2024. ENTRIES CLOSED
Shireen Abu Akleh Prize for Courageous Women Journalists accepting nominations
Published last year: Nominations for the Shireen Abu Akleh Prize are now open to women journalists globally. The prize honors courage and commitment in journalism, with an award ceremony scheduled for December 10, 2024, in Paris. Submit nominations by October 15, 2024. NOMINATIONS CLOSED
Nominations open for 2024 Free Press Awards
Published last year: Nominations for the 2024 Free Press Awards are now open! Honor journalists dedicated to press freedom and independent reporting by nominating them for the Most Resilient Journalist Award or the Newcomer of the Year Award. NOMINATIONS CLOSED
Enter the 2024 Young Journalist of the Year Award
Published last year: Young journalists from developing countries can apply for the 2024 Young Journalist of the Year Award, organized by the Thompson Foundation and the Foreign Press Association. Submit a portfolio of work by August 9, 2024, for a chance at international recognition and opportunities. ENTRIES CLOSED
Pulitzer Center opens applications for AI Accountability Fellowships
Published last year: The Pulitzer Center is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 cohort of AI Accountability Fellows. These fellowships support journalists with funding, mentorship, and training to produce in-depth reporting on AI systems. ENTRIES CLOSED
Attend the Trust Conference 2024 in London
Published last year: The Trust Conference 2024, organized by the Thomson Reuters Foundation, is a pivotal global forum bringing together journalists, publishers, experts, and innovators. Taking place in London (October 23 to 25), the conference will feature panel discussions, fireside chats, interactive presentations, and networking opportunities. CLOSED
Fight climate misinformation at the News Impact Summit in Copenhagen
Published last year: Join the News Impact Summit in Copenhagen, organized with the Google News Initiative, to tackle climate misinformation. Engage with experts through talks, panels, and workshops. Learn innovative storytelling techniques and best practices in climate journalism. Free event on Oct. 10.
Join the Solutions Journalism Network's climate crisis community
Published last year: Join the Solutions Journalism Network's new community of practice for climate crisis reporting. Engage with peers, share best practices, and access exclusive pieces of training, including SJN Climate Primers. Register now for monthly Zoom sessions with guest speakers.
Attend Wharton's Business Journalism Seminar: Funding available
Published last year: Journalists can enhance their business reporting skills at the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists, held at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in Philadelphia from Oct. 14 to 16. Funding opportunities are available, with applications due by Aug. 26. ENTRIES CLOSED
Fellowship for journalists to cover UN Biodiversity Convention
Published last year: Earth Journalism Network launches a fellowship for journalists to attend and report from the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in October-November 2024. This opportunity supports reporters from low- and middle-income countries in covering critical biodiversity issues. ENTRIES CLOSED
