Journalism Opportunities

 Published 10 months ago:  Apply now for DW Akademie’s Master's Degree program for global media professionals. Enhance your skills in journalism and communication. ADMISSIONS CLOSED

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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.

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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.

 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.

 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

 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

 Published last year:  The 2024 Climate Journalism Award celebrates innovative climate reporting with approximately $2600 prizes in five categories. Apply now to honor excellence in environmental storytelling. ENTRIES CLOSED

 Published last year:  Discover how the Legal Network for Journalists at Risk (LNJAR) defends press freedom worldwide. LNJAR provides crucial legal support to journalists and media outlets facing threats and legal challenges, ensuring they can work without fear.

 Published last year:  Female and nonbinary journalists can apply for the Howard G. Buffett Fund through the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) to support their reporting projects and professional development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.