For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, Check out these opportunities with deadlines and apply. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us: Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530
UFAHAMU AFRICA Call for Applications: Podcast Fellows
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
UFAHAMU AFRICA invites researchers, journalists, practitioners, and podcasters interested in contributing to content creation and dissemination of cutting-edge analysis and important narratives about life and politics on the continent to apply for a nine month non-resident fellowship.
The 19th African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC)
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
@AIJC_Conference AIJC has announced a limited fellowship opportunity for its three-day event scheduled from November 20 to 22nd in Johannesburg. Journalists aspiring for the fellowship should have a proven track record in investigative journalism and a minimum of three years in the field.
Skills in Action Photo Competition 2023
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
PHOTOGRAPHERS interested in youth skills, whether amateur or professional, are welcome to enter the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition.
National Conference On Agricultural Journalism
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
@PrimeProgressng & @JCMCentre will host a national conference on agricultural journalism in Nigeria from Aug. 31 — Sept. 2, 2023.
Theme: Agricultural Journalism in Nigeria: Challenges & Prospects.
Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
Young and emerging photographers are invited to submit applications for the 2023 Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant. The photojournalism grant offers financial support, mentorship and ongoing assistance for the promotion of photojournalists’ work.
Hostwriter Award Seeks Outstanding Collaborative Journalism
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
The annual Hostwriter Award for outstanding collaborative journalism is currently open for entries. The Hostwriter Story Prize is open to teams of two or more journalists who have worked on stories that were researched and published by July 31, 2023.
Africa Science Journalism Awards for African journalists
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) is accepting applications for the inaugural Africa Science Journalism Awards (ASJA). The Africa Science Journalism Award will be given to African journalists whose stories cover the SFA Foundation’s thematic focus areas of health, climate change and environment, and agriculture.
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
Apply now to @ArenaClimate‘s story fellowship, which brings together individuals and teams who want to work across borders on a climate related idea. Fifteen fellows will be selected, receive a working grant up to EUR2,000 and more.
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
@ICFJ is offering its 2023 Solutions Challenge focused on using AI to combat disinformation! Journalists and newsrooms can participate by Sept. 3 and be eligible for a grant.
UNITAR Programme Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa
DEADLINE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Women and youth in Botswana, Burundi, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe are invited to apply for the UNITAR programme.
DEADLINE: ROLLING
The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) is organizing its Eight Writing Semester Feb. 1 to May 31, 2024. Apply now to @JIAS_UJ‘s writing fellowship for journalists, academics, poets and other writers! Fellows will receive access to the facilities of the nearby University of Johannesburg, a monthly stipend and more.
