Prince Claus Fund welcomes Project Proposals for Cultural Initiatives

Deadline: 28 February 2014

Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development is inviting proposals with creative and innovative ideas that promote equality and opportunity for ‘Culture in Defiance’ 2014. Major aim of the funding opportunity is to promote art and culture that seek to re-imagine possibilities, by creating a space for dialogue, critical thinking and impact in their societies.

The projects that strive for positive change making an impact in creating opportunities of freedom of speech and thought and focused on promoting art and culture that seek to re-imagine possibilities, by creating a space for dialogue, critical thinking and impact in their societies are highly encouraged to apply for the fund.

Eligibility Criteria –

    All parties (individuals and organizations) working in the cultural and artistic spheres in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, non-EU Balkan countries and non-EU Eastern European countries are eligible to submit project proposals.
    Proposals for activities that start at a minimum 4 months after the deadline of of the call for proposals are considered eligible.

For more information, please visit Culture in Defiance Call page.

Metcalf Institute Fellowship for ‘Coastal Impacts: Climate Change in Coastal Ecosystem’ Workshop for Journalists Everywhere

Deadline: 7 February 2014

Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting is inviting applications from early to mid-career journalists from all media for the 16th Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists with the theme ‘Coastal Impacts: Climate Change in Coastal Ecosystem’ being held from 1 to 6 June 2014 at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography. The major objective of the fellowship program is to offer a platform for journalists to participate in the workshop that expose them to the inner workings of science, through hands-on experience in environmental research in the field, laboratory, and conference table.

Journalists who want to improve their skills in environmental reporting and gain a thorough understanding of how scientific research is conducted are highly encouraged to apply for the fellowship. The fellowship covers tuition fee, food and accommodation along with $500 stipend.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Journalists (reporters, producers, editors, photojournalists, columnists, and documentary filmmakers) from around the world and all media types are eligible to apply.

Application form accompanied with a resume, one statement of interest (750-1000 words), professional work samples (print/broadcast/photo journalists and filmmakers have their individual work samples to be submitted. please check the application form for more details), two letters of references (sent directly by referees via email) should be submitted with postmark no later than the deadline.
For more information, please visit Metcalf Coastal Impacts: Climate Change in Coastal Ecosystems Applications Announcement page.

University of Missouri Reynolds Fellowships 2014 for All

Deadline: 15 February 2014

University of Missouri, The Reynolds Journalism Institute is accepting proposals from people and institutions with innovative ideas to improve the practice or understanding of journalism for Donald W. Reynolds Fellowships 2014. The major aim of the fellowship program is to support projects that offer the hope of strengthening the journalism-democracy relationship.

Interested individuals can apply for any of three kinds of fellowship schemes of 8 months period each –

    RJI Residential Fellowship – for individuals inside and outside media industries, who want to pursue solutions to journalism problems or who have an idea that would explore new opportunities. The fellows will spend 8 months in Missouri School of Journalism taking advantage of the intellectual and technological resources of RJI and the school and interacting with Missouri faculty and students.
    RJI Non-Residential Fellowship – for entrepreneurial individuals with a strong interest in journalism and issues related to digital communications.
    RJI Institutional Fellowship – to unlock some of the thoughtful, meaningful ideas inside newsrooms, ad departments, board rooms, break rooms, etc., that for various reasons can’t get any traction.

The fellows receive stipend and other expenses as per the fellowship they receive.

Eligibility –

    Ideas on how to connect citizens with news and advertising more efficiently, to grow revenues, to engage communities or to ensure that the industry is taking full advantage of new and emerging technologies are encouraged to apply.
    Proposals that offer the hope of strengthening the journalism-democracy relationship are eligible for the fellowship.

For more information, please visit 2014 Donald W. Reynolds Fellowships page.

The International Reporting Project ‘Reporting Trip on Development’ Fellowship 2014

Deadline: 3 February 2014

The International Reporting Project (IRP) is accepting fellowship applications from new media journalists to participate in two weeks long ‘Reporting Trip to Brazil on Development’. The trip being made from 5 to 19 April 2014 will allow the fellows a platform to focus on issues related to health, poverty, hunger, and development, including successes and challenges in maternal health, child mortality, HIV/AIDS, hunger and food security, technological innovation, economy and business, urban and rural health care, environmental sustainability and women’s empowerment, and others. The trip will include visits to Brazil’s urban and rural areas to see how the country has addressed issues of poverty, health, and hunger.

Up to 12 journalists will be awarded the grants. IRP Fellowship covers round-trip air tickets to Brazil, hotel costs, meals and local transportation, and reimburses visa costs. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation support the trip.

Eligibility Criteria –

    New Media Journalists (media professionals, bloggers, influential social media practitioners, and freelance contributors) from all countries are eligible to apply. Some priority is given to participants from United States, United Kingdom, India, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.
    Applicants must submit one essay describing the story they will cover during Brazil trip. The story must relate to one or more of Millennium Development Goals.

Participants will frequently post stories, including blog posts, slideshows, social media posts, video and audio clips, before, during and after the trip.
For more information, please visit Reporting Trip on Development in Brazil page.