Weekly bulletin May 17, 2021

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Investigative Journalism

This journalist wants to raise the bar for investigative reporting in Nigeria

by Patrick Egwu and Ifesinachi Ayogu
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What to know if you want to be a foreign correspondent

by Madison Temmel
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Advice for interviewing survivors of sexual violence

by Mariana Verbovska
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Reporting on refugees during the pandemic in Egypt and Morocco

bySarah Abdallah
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New Opportunities by Region

Worldwide

Contest seeks videos on corruption, human rights [Worldwide]

Filmmakers and storytellers can submit a video to the Allard Prize Video Competition.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021

Data Institute to take place online [Worldwide]

Aspiring data journalists can apply to attend this free event to be held July 12 to 16.

Deadline: May 24, 2021

Knight Center hosts online course on hands-on data journalism [Worldwide]

The course will run May 31 to June 27. Registration costs US$95.

The Everyday Projects launches photo grants [Worldwide]

Photographers interested in working on a long-term project can apply for a US$6,000 grant and...

Deadline: Jun 7, 2021

Journalism contest accepting nominations [Worldwide]

The total prize for the Fetisov Journalism Awards is CHF520,000 (US$578,453).

Deadline: Aug 1, 2021

Film festival focuses on the Arctic [Worldwide]

The Arctic International Film Festival "Golden Raven," organized by the Union of...

Deadline: May 31, 2021

Contest for French-speaking journalists open [Worldwide]

Journalists ages 40 and younger can compete for the Albert Londres Prize.

Deadline: Jun 11, 2021
Africa

Africa-China Reporting Project seeks intern [South Africa]

Budding journalists with an understanding of Africa-China relations can apply for this paid...

Deadline: May 24, 2021

Leadership fellowship intended for women [Nigeria]

Women journalists with at least three years of experience can apply for this four-day...

Deadline: May 28, 2021
Asia Pacific

Reuters seeks reporter [China]

Journalists fluent in Chinese and English can apply for this position in Shanghai.

Virtual journalism workshop open [China, Africa]

The Journalism Workshop on China’s Overseas Lending will take place June 14.

Deadline: Jun 4, 2021
Europe

Online course focuses on inclusion in journalism [Belarus]

The Belarusian Association of Journalists offers the course...

Deadline: May 24, 2021

Journalism fund calls for projects [Belgium]

Journalists who hold an official Belgian press card, regardless of their nationality, can apply...

Deadline: Jun 15, 2021

Press Start organizes crowdfunding program [Europe]

Teams of journalists from Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Czech...

Deadline: May 20, 2021
Latin America

Migration journalism contest calls for entries [South America]

Journalists covering migration issues can compete for a cash prize and mentorship.

Deadline: Jun 18, 2021

SembraMedia offers mentorship program [Latin America]

The Metis initiative provides business mentoring to 10 digital media startups founded by...

Deadline: May 26, 2021

Contest highlights reporting on labor justice [Brazil]

Journalists are invited to submit stories on social justice advances for a chance to win a cash...

Deadline: Aug 1, 2021

Course covers investigation techniques based on data, documents [Brazil]

The Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji) offers a virtual course, as part...

Middle East

Short film festival accepting entries [Lebanon]

Documentarians are invited to submit works on waste and its impact on human life and nature.

Deadline: Jun 15, 2021

Arab journalism fellowship available [MENA]

Journalists, activists and students can apply for this yearlong fellowship, which includes...

Deadline: Jun 15, 2021
US and Canada

Journalism fellowship focuses on climate crisis, religion [US]

The Religion & Environment Story Project (RESP) at Boston University will select 10...

Deadline: Jun 15, 2021

Contest honors medical science reporting open [US]

The Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting honors a writer for work...

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021

Native American Journalists Association hosts contest [US, Canada]

Journalists who cover Native American stories can compete for the 2021 National Native Media...

Deadline: May 28, 2021

JSK Community Impact Fellowships open [US]

Journalists from digital-native and legacy news organizations, independent journalists and...

Deadline: May 27, 2021
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