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.
Pulitzer Center offers grants for reporting on ocean and fisheries
Published last year: 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 last year: 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 last year: 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 last year: 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 last year: 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 last year: 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 last year: The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship offers journalists the chance to explore economic aspects of climate change in New York City.
Asia-based journalists invited for fully-funded training in Singapore
Published last year: Asia-based journalists can participate in a fully-funded training program in Singapore focused on sustainable global trade and its impacts.
Apply now for McGraw Fellowship: Up to $15,000 for investigative journalism
Published last year: Apply now for the McGraw Fellowship, offering grants up to $15,000 for investigative journalism focused on business, economy, and federal policy.
EJN offers funding for innovative biodiversity reporting projects
Published last year: EJN offers grants to improve biodiversity reporting, focusing on capacity building and innovative storytelling in low- and middle-income countries.
Apply for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2025
Published last year: Applications for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2025 are now open for women and nonbinary journalists focused on human rights and social justice.
Applications open for Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program
Published last year: Applications are open for the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program, seeking dedicated professionals to eliminate health disparities.
RAF Fellowship open for journalists from developing countries
Published last year: The RAF Fellowship 2025 invites full-time journalists from developing countries to enhance their understanding of UN issues and reporting skills.
Enhancing trauma reporting: Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship 2025
Published last year: The Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship 2025 offers journalists expert training in trauma-informed reporting at Columbia University in New York City.
$10,000 award for journalists defending the rule of law
Published last year: A $10,000 award recognizes journalists worldwide for their critical role in upholding the rule of law and promoting justice through fearless reporting.
Explore journalism at Oxford: Applications open now
Published last year: Apply now for the prestigious Journalist Fellowship Programme at Oxford, designed for mid-career journalists to enhance their skills and networks.
DW Akademie Master's Program invites applications
Published last year: DW Akademie invites global applications for its Master's Degree program in media and communication, emphasizing skills for leadership roles.
Submissions open for prestigious Global Shining Light Award
Published last year: The Global Shining Light Award invites submissions for investigative journalism from the Global South, with a deadline of February 28, 2025.
Berlin fellowship offers six-month digital security training for journalists
Published last year: Apply for the 2025 Berlin Fellowship in digital security training for journalists, with financial support and networking opportunities available.
Knight-Bagehot Fellowship: A transformative opportunity for business journalists
Published last year: The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for journalists to excel in business journalism with full tuition and monthly stipends.
Al Jazeera Media Institute 2024 Journalism Fellowship Program open
Published last year: Al Jazeera Media Institute opens applications for its 2024 Journalism Fellowship, aimed at enhancing skills for experienced journalists!
Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media, and Globalisation: Scholarships available!
Published last year: Apply now for the Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media, and Globalisation, offering scholarships for aspiring media professionals!
Applications open for Rest & Resilience Fellowship in Berlin
Published last year: Applications are open for the Rest & Resilience Fellowship in Berlin, offering support for journalists from countries with restricted press freedom.
James B. Steele Fellowship offers full support for aspiring business journalists
Published last year: The James B. Steele Fellowship offers full support for aspiring business journalists through tuition-free master's studies and hands-on experience.
Apply for the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2024
Published last year: The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship supports democracy activists and scholars through independent research in Washington, D.C., with applications due November.
Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship open for mid-career journalists
Published last year: The Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship invites mid-career journalists to apply for a year-long program at the University of Michigan.
Spotlight on migrant workers: Join the ILO's Global Media Competition
Published last year: The ILO's Global Media Competition invites journalists to showcase fair coverage of labor migration, focusing on the plight of migrant workers.
Join the fight against disinformation: ICFJ's Solutions Challenge 2024 seeks bold ideas
Published last year: Join ICFJ's 2024 Solutions Challenge! Submit innovative ideas to combat global disinformation and empower news publishers to reach audiences effectively.

