Advance your media career with these top fellowships, grants, and awards for journalists, photographers, and communications and media professionals. Apply soon!
- Investigative Business Journalism Fellowship
This fellowship by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism includes a full scholarship for a master’s degree in journalism and hands-on experience interning at top media outlets. It’s ideal for journalists eager to sharpen their investigative skills in business journalism.
Deadline: January 1, 2025
Learn more and apply - JournalismAI Festival by PolisLSE
Hosted by PolisLSE, this free, online festival explores cutting-edge AI innovations in journalism. It includes showcases, panels, and discussions on the intersection of AI and media, featuring expert speakers and real-life case studies.
Dates: December 3-4, 2024
Register here - Nieman Foundation Journalism Innovation Fellowship
This unique fellowship invites media professionals working in business, technology, or leadership roles within news organizations to carry out a project at Harvard, with the aim of driving innovation in journalism. Fellows benefit from mentorship, Harvard’s vast resources, and networking with industry leaders.
Deadline: Rolling
How to apply - Fund for Investigative Journalism Grant
FIJ grants support groundbreaking investigative journalism projects by awarding up to $10,000. This funding is open to freelance and staff journalists who pursue stories that uncover hidden issues, injustices, or corruption.
Deadline: January 27, 2025
More details - Global Investigative Journalism Conference Fellowship
GIJC is offering fellowships for journalists in developing or transitioning countries to attend its 2025 conference in Malaysia. This fellowship covers travel, lodging, and registration to engage with global investigative journalists and attend hands-on workshops and panels.
Dates: November 20-24, 2025
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Apply here - AIPS Sports Media Awards
Run by the International Sports Press Association, these prestigious awards recognize excellence in sports journalism. Top entries across multiple categories are eligible for prizes up to $104,000 and trophies. Submissions must have been published between November 2023 and November 2024.
Deadline: November 4, 2024
Submit your work - Sony World Photography Awards
This global competition celebrates photographers across four categories: Professional, Open, Student, and Youth. Prizes include $30,000 in cash, Sony digital equipment, and all-expense-paid trips to the awards ceremony in London.
Deadline: November 29, 2024 (student category)
Enter here - Tarbell Grants for AI Reporting
Ideal for experienced journalists interested in AI, Tarbell offers grants up to $15,000 to fund in-depth reporting on complex AI topics. Recipients are expected to produce stories that make AI concepts accessible and engaging for the public.
Deadline: Rolling
Read more and apply - Global Fund for a New Economy – Global Head of Media
Location: Remote
The Global Fund for a New Economy seeks a Global Head of Media to lead media strategy across ten international Communications Hubs. This senior role focuses on amplifying New Economy topics, from Just Transition to corporate power, and building influence with high-level media interventions globally. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years in communications, strong media contacts, and experience working across cultural contexts.
Deadline: November 3, 2024. Send CV and cover letter to neweconomy@jagochannell.com. - Global Head of Narrative & Messaging – Global Fund for a New Economy
The Global Fund for a New Economy is seeking a Global Head of Narrative & Messaging to lead and implement strategic messaging across its network of ten national Communications Hubs. This role will work to amplify narratives on topics like economic justice, sustainability, and democracy while building capacity among advocates worldwide. Ideal for seasoned communications professionals with experience in economic justice, the role includes global collaboration, media strategy, and leadership in public messaging.
Deadline: November 3, 2024
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