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This month, some great opportunities are back, like The Whickers Podcast Pitch, which offers £15,000 plus membership for podcast series and one-off audio documentaries in English. Or Salt x Spotify Studios Union Scholarship (Fall), which covers tuition, fees, and room and board for a student to take part in the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies Graduate Certificate Program. Plus, AIR’s AMPLIFY Podcast Accelerator has just reopened. It’s a marketing accelerator for 16 independent podcasters who have an existing podcast and are ready to take it to the next level.
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This month I’m Spotlighting the Transom x Blue Mountain Center Residency, a free residency for international audio makers.
Pulitzer Center - Call for Proposals: Israel Gaza War - an open call for in-depth reporting projects on the “Israel-Gaza war” that move beyond breaking news to surface underreported, systemic, and human impacts. Open to reporters, editors, freelancers, and media organisations across formats. Strong preference for projects that collaborate with and amplify local journalists in Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel, and that include a credible distribution plan to reach diverse audiences. Funding may support increased reporting costs in conflict zones. Applicants traveling to high-risk areas must include a safety commitment from their outlet; Hostile Environment Training may be included in the budget.
The deadline is rolling.
Free Press Unlimited - Reporters Respond: Emergency & Legal Support Fund - an emergency response fund offering rapid, short-term assistance to journalists and media organisations worldwide facing harassment, intimidation, legal action, or violence as a direct result of their work. It is open to employed and freelance journalists, fixers, bloggers, and media outlets. Support focuses on helping recipients resume their work as quickly as possible and is not intended as long-term funding. Assistance may cover medical care, short-term subsistence or relocation, legal defense and court costs (including detention-related support), psychosocial support, replacement of confiscated or destroyed equipment, temporary family support, and preventive safety measures (including security advice, digital protection tools, PPE, and safety equipment). Digital security training is also available through Totem, a free, self-paced online learning platform. Applicants must be able to confirm their situation through at least two independent sources
The deadline is rolling.
Club Together Club Community Radio Call Out - Club Together Radio are looking for sound work from women, non-binary and gender-nonconforming artists. Pieces should be maximum 10 minutes and could be composition, music, sounds or poetry. They also interview the artists about their piece. The show broadcasts in Berlin and Potsdam via Freies Radio Berlin Brandburg and Colaboradio. It is unpaid.
The deadline is rolling.
EJN: Story Grants on Fisheries Transparency - reporting grants for journalists producing in-depth stories on marine fisheries transparency. They are open to journalists in any medium (online, print, TV, radio) and other professional media practitioners with experience covering ocean issues. Applicants may be early-career, freelance, or staff reporters from international, national, local, or community-based outlets, based in any coastal country. Priority themes include fisheries management, vessel activity at sea, supply chains, technology, and policy solutions related to transparency. Cross-border and collaborative projects are encouraged (one lead applicant required). Grants are $1500, with stipends considered for freelancers. Applications must be in English and include a letter of editor support committing to publication by 31st October 2026.
The deadline is 15th January.
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza/TBA21Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary: Nocturnal Walkthroughs Public Programme 2026 (Spain) - an open call for artists, poets, performers, scientists, activists, writers, thinkers, and cultural workers of all nationalities and backgrounds to propose original activities responding to the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza’s “Nocturnal Walkthroughs” project, which accompanies the exhibition Pedagogies of War. They pay €1500 including VAT. Applications can be in Spanish or English.
The deadline is 16th January.
Caserío Museo Igartubeiti: PATRIM 4.0 Residency in Rural Heritage 2026 (Spain) - a thematic, in-person residency in Ezkio, Gipuzkoa (Basque Country) for artists developing site-specific projects rooted in rural heritage and intergenerational exchange. It is open to individual artists or collectives working across disciplines including visual arts, audiovisual, installation, land art, photography, sound, performance, research, anthropology, and related practices. The residency runs 2nd to 29th March and supports in situ work engaging local landscape, community, and cultural memory; projects must include a mediation plan involving local audiences and schools. They offer a €2200 artist honorarium, plus €1200 for travel and per diem and a €2000 production budget. Accommodation, workspace, and basic technical support is provided.
The deadline is 21st January.
Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism - awards honouring the best international health reporting in print, broadcast, and online media. First-place winners receive $500 and a framed certificate, as well as complimentary lodging for two nights and registration for the Association of Health Care Journalism’s annual conference, where winners will be recognised. They have an Audio Reporting category, as well as others that allow for audio submission. They also have a Student Reporting category. Non-English entries are allowed but they must include an English translation and a letter from the news outlet certifying the translation’s accuracy. Entries cost between $15 and $75 depending on various factors.
The early bird deadline is 16th January, 5 pm ET and the regular deadline is 20th February, 5 pm ET.
Rest & Resilience Fellowship - a 6-month residential fellowship in Berlin, Germany, for two journalists from countries with restricted freedom of press and information. The planned fellowship period is 1st May - 31st October 2026. During their stay, media professionals take time off from their daily obligations to recover from their difficult working conditions and to expand their personal and professional horizons. If they wish, participants can withdraw completely from public life, but the fellowships will offer different workshops for further training and networking purposes and participation is strongly encouraged. They cover: visa and travel costs, accommodation in Berlin, travel and health insurance, psychological support, language classes, workshops and training opportunities. They also provide a monthly stipend (unspecified). Applicants must have: several years of work experience as a professional journalist; proficient English; a passport that is valid for at least twelve months; and a personal threat profile due to journalistic work or difficult working conditions caused by external factors.
The deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm CET.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Fellowships - a 6-month opportunity in Berlin, Germany, for international media professionals who are at significant risk due to their journalistic work. Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience. RSF covers visa and travel expenses, living accommodations, travel and health insurance, transportation costs, a co-working space in a Berlin media hub and a monthly stipend for living expenses (unspecified). The fellowships provide a protected space in which the selected candidates can take time off from daily obligations and learn new skills to better protect themselves. Fellows will participate in workshops, peer-to-peer exchanges, a comprehensive digital security training programme and networking opportunities with German media professionals and newsrooms. They also offer holistic support for individual psychosocial needs. Fellows are expected to spend up to 20 - 25 hours per week on programme activities, and the fellowship will take place from June - November 2026.
The deadline is 15th January.
Logan Science Journalism Program - a 10-day programme allowing international science journalists to forget about story deadlines and immerse themselves in basic biomedical or environmental research. Applicants must have at least five years’ experience. Room, board, course fees, and travel costs are covered. Fellows conduct research training at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, where they can choose between biomedical or environmental hands-on research courses. Writers, editors, and broadcast journalists are welcome to apply.
The deadline is 15th January.
U.K. International Radio Drama Festival - free-to-enter awards for international audio. Despite the name, work submitted does not have to be a radio drama; the curators are flexible on what constitutes an audio drama — it can be “anything from a radio play to a podcast,” and it “doesn’t need to be fiction.” They have two categories: Feature Length Drama (maximum 60 minutes) or Short Form Drama (maximum 7 minutes). You can submit up to two longform pieces and three short form. Full Length winners receive £2000, and Short Length receive £750. There is also a £750 Public Award prize for favourite show voted by the listeners (in person and online). Audio Dramas must be submitted in English. The 2026 Festival will take place in Canterbury from 30th March to 3rd April.
The deadline is 17th January.
Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac Sound Art Residency - a 5-month residency in France for sound artists who come from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The winning artist will receive €8000 as well as housing and travel/material cost reimbursement. They are looking for work which fits with themes, collections and ideas of the museum, whose focus is non-European cultures.
The deadline is 18th January, 11:59 pm CET.
The American University in Cairo Kamal Adham Fellowship for Television and Digital Journalism - a fellowship for international journalists who wish to pursue full-time study towards a one and a half year master’s degree in television and digital journalism at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Applicants must have financial needs and a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent. Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry. The fellowship covers: partial tuition fees for a maximum of eight credits per semester; student services and activities fees; medical service and health insurance fees; and it may cover prerequisite courses and one semester of intensive English language courses as needed. Fellows are assigned up to 20 hours per week of related academic or technical work and expected to conduct a teaching assistantship if the course requires.
The next deadline is 20th January.
IRE Awards - an annual contest from Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) recognising the best in investigative reporting by print, broadcast and online media by their international members. They have two Audio categories: Large (above top 20 radio market size, $100 application fee) and Small (below top 20 radio market size, $60 application fee). They accept entries in languages other than English, but they require that the entry is accompanied by a complete translation. Student work is free to enter.
The deadline is 21st January, 5 pm ET.
Edward R. Murrow Awards - international journalism awards celebrating outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism. There are also student awards. For radio categories it costs between $100 and $280 depending on membership status, size of the network and timing of deadline. For students it is $40 per entry (or $20 for members). Non-English works are accepted provided they have subtitles.
The early bird deadline is 20th January, 5 pm ET and the regular deadline is 19th February, 5 pm ET.
The Gracies - international awards for or about women in television, radio and digital media. They have select categories for non-English programmes and creators, with English transcripts required. Entry costs between $260 and $325 depending on the deadline and whether applicants are national or local. There are scholarships available which waive the application fee, but you must apply before 9th January. They also have student awards in both the Radio and Digital Media sections, which cost $75, or $50 before the early deadline.
The regular deadline is 22nd January, 11:59 pm ET and the extended deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm ET.
National Endowment for Democracy Grants - grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups outside of the U.S. who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions in more than 100 countries. They only fund nongovernmental organisations, which may include civic organisations, associations, independent media, and other similar organisations.
The next deadline is 26th January.
FIJ Funds - The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) offers grants of up to $10,000 three/four times a year for investigative journalism. All journalists can apply, but most are freelancers. International reporters are accepted but there must be a “strong U.S. angle involving American citizens, government, or business” and all stories must be published in English in a U.S.based media outlet. There are many different types of grants offered, including seed funding and follow-up grants. In rare cases, they provide expedited review for proposals that you can prove are extremely urgent. Pitches for radio stories and podcasts are welcome.
The next deadline is 26th January.
FIJ Seed Grants - The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) offers seed grants of up to $2500 to cover the expenses of preliminary investigative reporting such as open-records requests and initial reporting trips. The grants are primarily for freelance journalists and those who are not in full-time staff roles at a media outlet. Journalists must be U.S. based or working on a story with a very strong U.S. angle. Journalists who receive seed funding can apply for full grants (up to $10,000) once they conduct the preliminary reporting and secure a commitment from a media outlet to publish or broadcast the story. Pitches for radio stories and podcasts are welcome.
The next deadline is 29th January.
Villa Albertine Residency - a residency for creators, researchers and culture professionals with a project in the field of arts or ideas that requires an immersive stay in the United States. The residency is organised by an institution of the French Embassy in the United States, and its mission is to strengthen connections between the United States, France, and the wider French-speaking world through culture and education. The call is not limited to French or Francophone applicants alone, but all applicants must have the support of a French partner associated with the residency project. Selected residents will receive an allowance (unspecified) based on the city in which they are placed (i.e. $100 per diem in Washington, D.C.). Applicants may propose a residency anchored in a specific city or region in the U.S. or a traveling residency across multiple different cities and regions. The call is open to artists of all disciplines, including podcasts and other interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary projects, as long as applicants exhibit professional experience in their field. Project proposals should relate to contemporary global issues and the transatlantic relationship, and projects that may lead to lasting cooperation between France and the United States are especially encouraged. All applicants must be fluent in English and over 21 years old.
The deadline is 29th January.
The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book and Journalism Awards - international awards which honour a free and fair press and celebrate media professionals whose work explores issues of human rights, social justice, and the power of individual action. There is a Radio and Podcast category, and the free-to-enter college and high school awards also accept all media. The professional category winners will receive $1000 and the student categories will receive $500. There is a $75 entry fee for all submissions except college and high school submissions.
The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm ET.
Sonic Arts Forum Call Out - an opportunity for international creative people, working with sound as a significant element in their practice, to introduce their work, and receive feedback in a supportive environment. They are seeking artists, musicians, technologists, and noise-makers working with live electronics, field recordings, fixed media, audio vision, installation, algorithmic composition and more. The Sonic Arts Forum 2026 will be held at De Montfort University in Leicester on 18th April. They cannot make any contribution to travel or accommodation expenses.
The deadline is 30th January.
Hillman Prize - a free-to-enter award honouring journalism that is in service of the common good. Applicants may be international, but work must have been widely accessible to a U.S. audience. Prize winners receive an honorarium of $5000. They specifically seek out investigative journalism that exposes social and economic injustice and fosters meaningful public policy change. They have a Broadcast Journalism category for television, radio or podcasts; entries should be at least 20 minutes in total package length. They also offer the SEIU Award for Reporting on Racial and Economic Justice, which all Hillman Prize entries are automatically considered for.
The deadline is 30th January.
RNA Awards for Religion Reporting Excellence - a competition hosted by the Religion News Association, recognising religion journalism excellence. International entries are welcome, but applicants must be RNA members. Applicants who are new to RNA may request a complimentary one-year membership. There are two audio categories: News Reporting and Commentary and Conversation. Both categories carry an $80 entry fee.
The deadline is 31st January.
Columbia’s Knight-Bagehot Fellowship - a 9-month fellowship for reporters to study business and economics at Columbia Business School and Columbia Journalism School. They accept international applicants and usually have a couple of audio journalists in their ten-person cohort. Fellows receive full tuition, health insurance and stipend of $70,000. They take business courses for credit and some stay for a second year to complete their M.B.A degree or an M.A. in Journalism (the second year will not be covered). They meet weekly as a fellowship for seminars and dinners with business leaders and professors. Applicants must have four years’ reporting experience on a beat that involves money, which can include finance, real estate, government policy, or even health, climate and science. There is a $100 application fee.
The deadline is 31st January.
The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship - ten $10,000 reporting grants for international journalists reporting in-depth print and audio stories on the science, policy, business, and culture of psychedelics. Students are eligible as long as they have three work samples. International applicants are welcome to apply but stories must be in English and the programme cannot assist with visas.
The deadline is 31st January, 11:59 pm PT.
The New York Festivals Radio Awards - international awards for radio. They have 14 categories, including a student award for documentary, drama programme, and social justice content. Applications cost $320 for a single programme and $475 for a series. Their student awards are $100.
The deadline is 31st January.
IWMF Courage in Journalism Awards - The International Women’s Media Foundation are honouring international women and non-binary journalists who “set themselves apart by exhibiting extraordinary bravery, persistence and resilience.” The awards are open to third-party nominations only (i.e. applicants cannot nominate themselves).
The deadline is 1st February, 11:59 pm ET.
Rijksakademie - a call out for international artists to develop their work over one- or two-year periods in Amsterdam. They host a multi-disciplinary, experimental and critically engaged artist community. Residents are supported with a studio, a work budget and a stipend and benefit from an array of opportunities for exchange, including peer-to-peer dialogue and visits from a wide range of leading art professionals. They provide a stipend €14,000 (NOTE: confusingly, the participation fee that resident artists must pay is €1875 each year) and a working budget of €2500 per year. There is no prerequisite for education, but applicants who have finished a B.A. or M.A. must have finished their education at least two years before applying and have had at least 2-3 years of independent professional practice before starting a residency at the Rijksakademie. There are no age limits, but they recommend that artists under 26 years old wait some years before applying for a residency. Sound is an accepted discipline. Applicants must understand and speak English.
The deadline is 1st February.
Leipziger Hörspielsommer Short Audio Drama Competition - a free-to-enter international competition for short audio pieces under 3 minutes. The theme is completely open. Pieces in German, English, Russian, or French are accepted. The pieces should be less than two years old.
The deadline is 1st February.
Leipziger Hörspielsommer International Audio Drama and Sound Art Competition - a free-to-enter international competition for young, amateur artists and creators to submit audio pieces between 3 and 45 minutes. German or English works are accepted. Submittors can have no more than three works published (excluding self-publishing, open channels, amateur radio stations or locally non-commercial radio stations). The pieces should be less than two years old.
The deadline is 1st February.
Wallace House Livingston Awards - a free-to-enter award to recognise the best journalists under 35. There is a $10,000 prize in three categories: local, national and international reporting. They accept international applicants but the work must appear in U.S. controlled media. Print, online, video, audio, and data visualisation work are eligible. Entrants must be 34 years of age or younger as of 31st December 2025.
The deadline is 1st February, 11:59 pm PT.
Science in Society Journalism Awards - a recognition of international investigative or interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact on modern society. They have six categories, five of which accept audio. The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) will award separate cash prizes of $2000 per category — the prize money is intended for content authors or producers, not publications or news organisations. Entries must be in English.
The deadline is 1st February, 11:59 pm ET.
Transom x Blue Mountain Center Residency - a 1-month free residency in the Adirondack Mountains in New York for international audio makers. The Blue Mountain Center Residency is typically open to artists, writers, filmmakers, composers, activists, organisers and cultural workers who produce transformative work for their times. In collaboration with Transom.org, Blue Mountain Center is offering residencies for creative, independent audio artists and storytellers whose craft will benefit from a residency. They offer undistracted time, quiet, good food, and a beautiful space for people to pursue their work. They are committed to supporting artists whose work evinces social and ecological concern and encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ artists and activists, as well as those who have never participated in a residency before.
The deadline is 1st February, 11:59 pm PT.
Complex Systems Summer School Journalism Fellowship - a 5-week fellowship and residency in Santa Fe for accomplished, full-time international reporters with a demonstrated interest in and record of reporting about matters related to complex systems. Two selected journalists will learn alongside graduate students, postdoctoral scientists, and professionals through an intensive series of lectures and labs taught by world-renowned faculty. Fellows will be encouraged to contribute to a group project at the Complex Systems Summer School. Fellows receive a stipend of $6250. To ensure immersion in complex systems science, selected fellows are expected to refrain from routine reporting in their normal news media outlets during the fellowship. Applicants may be reporters, writers, editors, producers, or programme hosts who work in newspapers, magazines, news websites, television, or radio.
The deadline is 4th February.
One World Media Awards - recognition of the best media coverage of low- and middle-income countries in the global south, or indigenous peoples and communities from anywhere in the world. They are looking for stories that break through stereotypes, change the narrative and connect people across cultures. Broadly, countries in the global south are located in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia (excluding Israel, Japan, and South Korea), and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand). They accept countries which are on either of the following lists: the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) or the World Population Review’s Global South Countries. Audio is a relevant medium for most categories, and there is a specific Podcast & Radio Award. Entries cost £165 for organisations, £40 for freelancers and £25 for students, except the Press Freedom Award which is free to enter.
The deadline is 9th February, 5 pm GMT.
MacDowell Fellowship (Fall/Winter) - a 6-week residency for international artists representing a wide range of perspectives and demographics. MacDowell offers exclusive use of a studio, accommodations, and three prepared meals a day during the residency. They also offer stipends (unspecified) to cover rent, utilities, childcare, and to replace lost income. Artists may submit only one application every 24 months. It costs $30 to apply, but anyone in need of financial aid may request a fee waiver. They don’t specifically include audio journalism or sound art but according to them, this would come under their literature section. They do also have The Art of Journalism initiative.
The deadline is 10th February.
Tribeca Audio - Tribeca Festival’s Audio Storytelling programme. The Festival will curate an Official Selection of international English-language podcasts and audio stories, with an emphasis on discovering, highlighting, and celebrating independent work. They are looking for narrative-driven audio storytelling across genres and formats — pilots, stand-alone pieces, sound-rich audiobooks, and unclassifiable audio are all welcome as long as they’re story-driven. Each selection will receive Tribeca laurels and be eligible to win a Tribeca Festival Award for Audio Storytelling. Independent creators will also be considered for the Tribeca Creators Market, a first-of-its-kind, daylong, private industry market that brings together leading storytellers to pitch new projects to a wide range of industry decision makers, including distributors, community groups, agencies, brands, and more. Official Selections are sorted into four categories: Independent Fiction, Independent Nonfiction, Fiction, and Nonfiction. Eligible projects must be between 3 - 75 minutes in length, and may take the form of the first episode of any narrative-driven podcast, one stand-alone audio piece, the first chapter of an audiobook, or the first episode of a narrative audio-visual podcast. Submissions must not have been made publicly prior to the Festival (i.e. they will premiere at Tribeca). Entries cost $20 early bird, $30 regular and $40 for the final deadline. Reach out to audiopremieres [at] tribecafilm [dot] com or @TribecaAudio if you have any questions. You can read my Spotlight of Tribeca Audio Storytelling here.
The extended deadline is 11th February, 6 pm ET.
SPJ Mark of Excellence Award - an award honouring the best in international student journalism for anyone enrolled in a college or university in 2024 while studying for an academic degree. There are seven audio-specific categories, including Best All-Around Radio Newscast, Best Narrative Podcast and Radio Feature. Works must be published or broadcast (i.e. they cannot be unpublished projects for class). Students who have had full time professional journalism experience (outside of internships) at the time of publication or broadcast of the entered work are ineligible. Non-English entries should include an English translation. Early bird entries cost $30 (SPJ members) and $40 (non members) and regular deadline entries cost $35 (members) and $45 (non-members).
The final deadline is 11th February, 11:59 pm ET.
Phantomnesis: Call for Recorded Pieces - an international callout for submissions of unpublished recordings that explore the forgotten, the near-forgotten, and the reimagined; works that bring neglected musical systems, regional practices, extinct gestures, or overlooked aesthetic pathways into today’s listening. Selected pieces will be professionally prepared for release published by CambiataArts Records as part of a compilation series. Artists whose works are chosen will also be invited to join the Cambiata Arts roster, receiving editorial support, promotional placement, and opportunities for future collaboration within their network. There is no entry fee, and no monetary honoraria. Artists retain full ownership of their works.
The deadline is 15th February.
UNESCO Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize - a $25,000 prize for individuals, organisations or institutions that have made a notable contribution to press freedom. Nominations should be written in English or French and may be made by UNESCO Member States, and by international and regional professional and non-governmental organisations active in the field of journalism and freedom of expression. Self-nominations will not be considered.
The deadline is 15th February.
WPI Fellowship - a 9-week cross-country programme for non-U.S. journalists working outside of the U.S. to meet with and interview subject matter experts in media outlets, think tanks and advocacy organisations from across the United States. The tour starts in Minneapolis and ends in St. Paul, Minnesota, going through Chicago, New York City, Miami, Austin (Texas), San Francisco and more. The World Press Institute (WPI) pays the following programme expenses: transportation, roundtrip airfare, related travel, lodging, and a modest allowance for food. Applicants must have at least five years of full-time employment in print, broadcast or online journalism, including radio and audio, and fluency in both written and spoken English.
The deadline is 15th February.
Metcalf Fellowship Annual Workshop for Journalists - an in-person weeklong workshop at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston for full-time early- and mid-career international journalists working in all media and from all beats. The workshop will take place on 8th - 13th June, with a focus on the science and policies underlying globally significant issues from a U.S. perspective. Fellows will dive deep into issues such as food quality and public health, climate impacts on food systems and food communities, restoration and adaptation, and more, all through a social justice lens. Fellowships include full tuition, lodging, meals, as well as a travel reimbursement — up to $500 within continental United States, and up to $1000 max outside of continental United States.
The deadline is 16th February, 11:59 pm ET.
The Mirror Awards - an international prize honouring journalists who hold a mirror up to their own industry for the public’s benefit. The competition is open to anyone who conducts reporting, commentary or criticism of the media industries in a format intended for a mass audience — podcasts and audio stories are eligible. They have five categories for single stories with a $1000 prize, as well as one category for a series or a single in-depth piece with a $5000 prize. Submissions must be in English.
The deadline is 17th February, 11:59 pm ET.
The Whickers Podcast Pitch - an international funding opportunity for narrative podcast series and one-off audio documentaries. Applicants submit up to four minutes of original taster audio for consideration. Five finalists attend the Sheffield Documentary Festival in June and conduct a live pitch. The winner receives £15,000 plus mentorship, and one runner up receives £5000. All six finalists receive tickets to the festival, two night’s accommodation, and a contribution of up to £400 per project towards their travel expenses. The programme must be in English. You can read my Spotlight here.
The deadline is 27th February, 11:59 pm GMT.
Solutions Journalism Network Awards - free-to-enter awards which acknowledge, amplify, and celebrate outstanding solutions journalism — an effort to emphasise rigorous and compelling reporting on responses to social problems. The competition is open to journalists working in newsrooms of any size or independently and across all platforms such as digital, broadcast, print, podcasts and radio. The categories relevant to audio include: General Excellence ($1000), The Best in Audio ($500), and The Best of Student ($250). Only English-language entries are accepted.
The deadline is 27th February.
Arthur F. Burns Fellowship (for North Americans) - a 9-week exchange fellowship for U.S. and Canadian journalists to live and work in Germany. Applicants must be between 21-40 years old with at least two years professional, full time journalism experience. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong interest in North American-European affairs, and German language proficiency is encouraged but not required (candidates will attend a 2-week intensive language course). Each fellow receives a $4000 stipend to cover living expenses in Germany, as well as $1500 for travel. Freelance and staff journalists can apply.
The deadline is 1st March, 11:59 pm ET.
Salt x Spotify Studios Union Scholarship (Fall) - Spotify Studios Union is sponsoring a scholarship for a semester-long Salt Institute for Documentary Studies Graduate Certificate Program at MECA&D for an aspiring audio producer with “a diverse set of lived experiences.” The scholarship covers tuition, fees, and room and board in its entirety for one student each semester. The recipient will also be paired with a current employee of Spotify Studios who will serve as a mentor; they will meet with their mentee four times over the course of a year. Applicants must apply by the priority deadline. International applicants are welcome, but the course is in English and they must pay for their own travel and visa.
The 2026 priority deadline for Fall is 8th March. The regular deadline is 3rd May.
IWMF: Emergency Funds - an emergency support fund providing short-term assistance to women journalists facing crisis situations directly related to their work. The fund offers small grants (unspecified) for medical and psychological care, up to three months of temporary relocation assistance, and legal aid to address threats such as imprisonment or censorship. Non-financial support is also available, including guidance on accessing additional resources. Funding amounts are not fixed and vary based on need and circumstance. Applicants must be staff or freelance women journalists working in any medium, for whom journalism is their primary profession, have worked full-time within the past six months, and be seeking assistance for a crisis directly connected to their reporting.
The deadline is rolling.
Pulitzer Center: U.S. Local News Reporting Grants - reporting grants supporting in-depth enterprise and investigative projects for publication in local U.S. news outlets. It is open to freelance and staff journalists, as well as collaborative newsroom teams, covering underreported local stories with strong public-interest value. Funding supports data-driven, accountability, and investigative reporting on systemic local issues, and may also support outreach such as educational materials or community events to extend impact. There is no specified budget range; grant amounts vary by project scope and needs. Freelancers are eligible if publishing with U.S. local outlets; stipends may be considered in limited cases with justification. Applications require a 250-word project description, preliminary budget, and distribution plan. Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis, with notifications typically within about a month.
The deadline is rolling.
Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship Program - a 4-week in-person programme focused on foreign journalists who are living in exile in the United States. The programme offers a living stipend of $2000, as well as essential expenses (i.e. housing, food, transportation). Selected participants will participate in a training aimed at building skills and resilience in the following areas: Security, Legal, Journalism and Entrepreneurship. English proficiency is required.
The deadline is 15th January.
Wave Farm Media Arts Assistance Fund - financial support for new or recently completed artwork in all genres of sound art for applicants residing in New York State for public presentation that serves New York State audiences. Grant awards assist artists in completing new work, reaching public audiences, and advancing artistic exploration and public engagement in the media arts. Artists may apply for up to $7500. The project must have been completed in 2025 or will be completed in 2026. Funding can support individual artist-made experimental documentary works, though it cannot support non-fiction, feature-length, team-driven narrative documentary works. Full-time enrolled students are not eligible. They strongly encourage applicants to complete the application one week early.
The deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm ET.
The Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics - a recognition of ethical decisions in reporting stories in any medium, including print, broadcast and digital, by U.S. based (I think) journalists working for established news organisations or publishing independently. Each news organisation can submit up to two nominations. The award includes a $5000 prize and travel expenses to accept the award and discuss the reporting at an awards ceremony held in Washington, D.C., on 20th April 2026.
The deadline is 15th January.
Kresge Artist Fellowships - a 1-year fellowship for Detroit emerging and established artists within a wide range of creative disciplines, including sound art, storytelling and interdisciplinary work. Fellows will receive $50,000, no-strings-attached awards. Applicants must be a current legal resident of Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne County for the two years prior to the award deadline. Fellows must remain residents in the tri-county area throughout the year-long fellowship period.
The deadline is 15th January.
Alonzo Davis Fellowship - a 2-week fully-funded fellowship for U.S. writers, visual artists, and composers of African or Latin American descent. A $500 honorarium is given, and the application costs $30 (if cost is prohibitive, applicants can email to request a fee waiver). Fellows will come to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts’ Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia. VCCA Fellows can work in solitude, then re-energise in the company of other artists. The residencies available are from 1st September to the end of 2026.
The deadline is 15th January.
Altavoz Lab Community Journalist Fellowship - a 7-month programme for journalists based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who are working with community-based news outlets that serve historically disinvested communities. Grants range from $3000 to $8000, with up to $3000 for an audience engagement project for newsrooms or community partners. The fellowship starts in April 2026. During this time, fellows will participate in monthly virtual cohort meetings, attend monthly mentorship sessions, and produce and publish an in-depth reporting project. While sound is not explicitly listed, the fellowship is “open to all formats,” and the most important requirement of the fellowship is “the connection between the outlet and the local community that’s being served by the story.” Applicants must report in English, Spanish, or both.
The deadline is 16th February, 11:59 pm PT.
William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund - grants that promote local artists and their work, and provide cultural experiences which enhance residents’ lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and strengthen the region’s sense of cohesion and identity. Grants are between $1500 and $45,000 — typically around $10,000. Applicants must be cultural organisations (or their fiscal sponsors) serving the Baltimore area that qualify as public charities under section 501(c)(3).
The next deadline is 16th January.
The NPR College Podcast Challenge - a free-to-enter competition where U.S. based college students make an original short audio piece on any topic they want. The podcast can be in many different formats, including an interview, narrative story, or even investigative reporting, as long as it is between 3 and 12 minutes long. The contest is open to students of all ages pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, as well as those who have already graduated earlier in 2024. It can be done alone or with collaborators. Roughly ten finalists will be awarded a $500 scholarship, and one Grand Prize Winner will receive $5000 and their story will have the chance to feature on NPR. You can read my Spotlight here.
The deadline is 16th January, 11:59 pm ET.
Global Health Media Fellowship - a 12-month fellowship offering practical training for U.S. based medical students in the fundamentals of journalism, communications, and global health reporting on a variety of media platforms. The aim is to build a generation of physician-storytellers who can combat medical misinformation and shine a light on untold global health stories. Fellows learn how reporting on global health issues can impact health and human rights efforts, foundation and government health assistance, and individual health choices. Through coursework at Stanford’s Graduate Program in Journalism, independent reporting, and a CNN internship, fellows gain an understanding of how to tell compelling stories and work with local, national and international media outlets in order to share valuable medical and global health information with the general public. Training will be on a variety of media platforms, including print, online, broadcast, and social and digital media. A modest travel stipend (unspecified) is awarded, and fellows receive a stipend (unspecified) from CNN during their internship portion.
The deadline is 19th January.
NLGJA Excellence In Journalism Awards - a recognition of excellence in journalism on issues related to the LGBTQ+ community, held by The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA). They are open to anyone, including non-members and journalists who do not identify as LGBTQ+. There are several categories, including Print/Online, Broadcast, Digital and Editorial, among others. Entry fees for members are $25 early bird and $50 regular; and for nonmembers $75 early bird and $100 regular. There is no entry fee for student members entering the student journalism category and a reduced rate of $15 for non-member students.
The early bird deadline is 19th January, and the final deadline is 1st March.
White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship - a $6500 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarship for AAJA student members who are current college students at accredited U.S. colleges or universities. The scholarship can be used for tuition, room and board, books, and other educational expenses. The applicant must provide a statement of financial need. Recipients are invited to a luncheon with the members of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) and are matched with a volunteer mentor from the White House press corps for one year. Travel to the luncheon is the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
The deadline is 21st January.
Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship - a $2500 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarship for currently enrolled undergraduate students of Asian American-Pacific Islander descent pursuing sports journalism as a career. Applicants must: be a member of the AAJA; have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average; provide a statement of financial need; and use the scholarship funds to directly support or advance their education. The selected recipient must also commit to a minimum of five hours of volunteer work for the AAJA Sports Task Force.
The deadline is 21st January.
CIC / Anna Chennault Scholarship - a $5000 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarship for an Asian American graduate student pursuing journalism as a career. Applicants must: have a current AAJA membership and be a graduate student currently enrolled full time at a college or university in the U.S. or one of its territories. The selected student will also receive travel, lodging and registration to attend AAJA’s national annual convention and a mentor for the convention. Applicants must provide a statement of financial need.
The deadline is 21st January.
Michael Kim Journalism Fellowship - a $2500 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarship for young sports broadcast, podcast, or radio journalists with less than three years of professional experience. Applicants must: be a member of the AAJA and provide a statement of financial need. The selected scholarship recipient must also commit to a minimum of five hours of volunteer work for the AAJA Sports Task Force.
The deadline is 21st January.
The Sacramento Press Club Scholarships - funding of $4000 - $8000 for college students who will be juniors, seniors or graduate students for at least one term in the upcoming academic year and have a connection to the nine-county Sacramento region (Sacramento, Yolo, San Joaquin, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yuba, Nevada and Butte counties). There are three ways to meet this requirement, students can: be from the Sacramento region; be enrolled in a Sacramento region college or university (NOTE: SF Bay Area colleges/universities are not included in the Sacramento region); or show a demonstrated interest in covering news of the Sacramento region. Previous winners have included audio and radio journalists.
The deadline is 23rd January, 11:59 pm PT.
Vermont Arts Council Artist Development Grant - up to $2000 of funding for Vermont artists at all stages of their careers. Grants can fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills or that increase the viability of an artist’s business, or aspects of the creation of new work when the activity allows the grantee to accept a rare and important opportunity. Applicants must be over the age of 18.
The deadline is 25th January.
Pulitzer Prize - prestigious awards for U.S. journalism. They have an Audio Reporting category, which looks for “deep and revelatory reporting in the public interest” across all forms of audio storytelling, from podcasts to radio broadcasts. It is open to independent American producers and U.S. broadcast outlets. The prize is $15,000. Audio entries may not exceed a total of five hours of recorded material. Digital news sites operated by broadcast and audio organisations are also eligible in most Journalism categories. Independent U.S. based producers can apply. Submissions cost $75.
The deadline is 26th January, 11:59 pm PT.
NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship - an $8000 unrestricted cash grant available for artists living in New York State and/or one of the Tribal Nations located therein. They support different disciplines each year; the 2026 categories do not explicitly include sound, but there is a Digital/Electronic Arts category that includes “interactive installations” and “other image, text, audio, or video works rooted in technology.” Applicants must be 25+ by the application deadline date.
The deadline is 27th January, 5 pm ET.
The NIHCM Foundation Television and Audio Journalism Award - a free-to-enter award recognising excellence in television and audio reporting on health care issues and policy. The winner receives $20,000. Entry can be either for an individual story or a series. Stories must have been broadcast during the calendar year 2025.
The deadline is 30th January, 5 pm ET.
Overseas Press Club of America Awards - a celebration of international reporting by U.S. based journalists in Newspapers, News Services, Newsletters, Digital, Magazines, Radio, Podcasts, Television, Video, Cartoons, Books and Photography. All award winners receive a certificate and a $1000 prize. They have an audio specific award and other medium agnostic awards. Each entry costs $200 — freelancers who find it difficult to pay the full fee can contact patricia [at] opcofamerica.org for information about financial aid.
The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm ET.
NABJ-Acel Moore Scholarships - two scholarships from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) for a U.S. undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student. The scholarship is worth $3000. Applicants must have at least one full year of school remaining at the time of application, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and be a current NABJ student member in good standing.
The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm PT.
Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation (U.S.) - a fellowship for U.S. applicants at Harvard University to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens (including those working outside the U.S.) and should either be working journalists or freelance journalists, or work for a news organisation in another capacity. Selected fellows will receive supplemental health insurance and a stipend of $85,000 to cover living costs. Project proposals may deal with any issue relating to journalism’s digital transformation. To apply, candidates should complete the international application for the Nieman Fellowship, and indicate interest in being considered for the Nieman-Berkman Klein programme.
The deadline is 31st January.
Nieman Visiting Fellowship (for U.S. Applicants) - short-term research opportunities for individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism. Candidates do not need to be practicing journalists, but must demonstrate the ways in which their work at Harvard and the Nieman Foundation may improve the prospects for journalism’s future. Applications may be related to research, programming, design, financial strategies or other topics. Nieman Visiting Fellows utilise the extensive resources at Harvard and MIT, including local scholars, research centers and libraries, to achieve concrete results, either developing a project that can be completed during the time spent at Harvard or as part of a larger undertaking that continues after the fellowship period ends. Fellows are expected to share their progress and findings either through publication on one of Nieman’s in-house websites — Nieman Reports, Nieman Journalism Lab, and Nieman Storyboard — or in another medium or format better suited to the project. Applicants list their preferred start date, the number of weeks requested (no more than 12, with most being between 4 to 8 weeks). Fellows not supported by an employer will receive a stipend of $1325 per week. For fellows not residing in the Boston area, free use of a furnished one-bedroom apartment will be available for the length of the fellowship.
The deadline is 31st January.
The Victor K. McElheny Award - free-to-enter awards recognising outstanding coverage of science, public-health, technology, or environmental issues at the local or regional level in the United States. Winners receive a $10,000 award and are honoured at a ceremony hosted by the Knight Science Journalism Programme at MIT. Freelance or staff journalists working for independent news organisations can apply. Outlets with a large staff and emphasis on a national audience are not eligible for the award. They accept a wide range of submissions, including broadcasters and podcasters, as long as the platform’s primary mission is to serve a local or regional audience. Non-English entries must be accompanied by an English translation.
The deadline is 31st January.
Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism - an award to recognise constructively critical articles, books, and electronic and online media reports; academic and other research; and reports by media ombudsmen and journalism watchdog groups based in the United States. The winner receives a $2500 honorarium. Both individuals and media (or other organisations, enterprises, and groups) are eligible for the award, including newspapers, periodicals, and broadcast/cable stations.
The deadline is 31st January.
Knight-Wallace Arts Journalism Fellowship (United States) - a yearlong fellowship at the University of Michigan designed to underscore the importance of arts reporting and criticism in American journalism. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum of five years of experience, and currently be working in journalism. They are looking for a diverse range of journalists, including reporters, editors, data experts, visual journalists, audio producers, engagement specialists, designers, developers, entrepreneurs and organisational change agents. The fellow will pursue an ambitious journalism project related to the arts, during which they will have access to university courses, research and art creation across various disciplines. The fellow will receive a $85,000 living stipend, a $5000 relocation reimbursement, and health insurance coverage for the academic year. The successful applicant will be expected to relocate to the Ann Arbor area for the academic year to study on campus.
The deadline is 1st February.
AIR AMPLIFY Podcast Accelerator - a marketing accelerator for independent creators with an existing podcast who are ready to take it to the next level. The programme will equip independent audio makers with marketing, branding, audience-growth and development skills to take their shows to the next level. AIR will host a series of virtual AMPLIFY webinars throughout the Spring. These sessions will be open to all AIR members. Additionally, sixteen people will be selected for the cohort to receive additional mentorship from industry experts and a stipend (unspecified).
The deadline is 2nd February, 11:59 pm ET.
Scripps Howard Awards - a recognition of the best in American journalism from television stations, networks, radio and podcasts, visual media, online media outlets, independent producers, newspapers and print publications. They have an Award for Excellence in Audio Storytelling. They also have other thematic categories which allow for audio submissions. Applications cost $75, except the Distinguished Service to the First Amendment category which is free. The prize for each category is $10,000 and a trophy.
The deadline is 2nd February.
Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting - a 1-year fellowship at Columbia Journalism School for four journalists and educators of all disciplines who want to develop and publish an ambitious long-form project that advances public understanding of education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. There are residential and non-residential fellowship options. Residential fellows receive an $85,000 scholarship for personal living expenses and non-residential fellows receive a $43,000 stipend. Both fellows receive $7500 for project expenses and one-on-one mentorship with a full-time faculty mentor from the Journalism School. Only residential fellows will receive Columbia’s basic student health insurance. A college degree is not required to apply.
The deadline is 3rd February, 11:59 pm ET.
City of Renton Arts and Culture Grants - funding of between $500 and $10,000 for arts, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Renton, Washington. Applicants can be individuals, organisations, and community groups. They are looking for innovative projects that bridge cultural gaps and ignite fresh avenues of creative engagement, especially for underserved groups. Projects should provide public benefit, such as free public performances, exhibitions, workshops, screenings, or readings; scholarships to ongoing, fee-based, arts educational or training programmes; and services that expand access and inclusion to individuals with limited physical or English-speaking abilities.
The next deadline is 6th February.
Georgia Council for the Arts Project Grant - between $1000 and $5000 of funding for artists based in the state of Georgia for single art projects such as an art exhibit, a theatre production, a series of workshops for children, or an artist residency. This includes media arts presentations (film, video, and audio). Applicants can be non-profit organisations, government entities, public libraries, schools and colleges/universities. Applicants also can apply for capacity building projects, such as developing a strategic plan, creating a development plan, or providing professional development. They require a 50% match of the grant request amount.
The deadline is 6th February, 11:59 pm ET.
SPACES – Echo Artist Residency Program - a 6-week residency for Cleveland artists to create on-site projects for the greater Cleveland community and their galleries. Residents will receive an (unspecified) honorarium and production budget, facility access at maker spaces as well as on-site lodging in the gallery. The residency results in a six week exhibition in the space. They encourage applicants to propose projects that push the boundaries of their artistic practice, and share an authentic connection to this region.
The deadline is 10th February.
Health Coverage Fellowship - a 9-day, in-person fellowship in Boston for journalists covering health. It is open to print, broadcast, and online journalists, as well as freelancers and independent creators. Thirteen fellows are selected to participate from 11th - 19th September in a programme featuring briefings and discussions with health officials, researchers, practitioners, and patients on topics including mental health, pandemics, medical breakthroughs, climate-related health impacts, healthcare disparities, women’s health, and aging. The fellowship is fully funded, covering travel, accommodation, and meals, with no cost to fellows or their outlets. Participants stay at a conference center near Boston and take part in an intensive schedule alongside journalists from around the world.
The deadline is 13th February, 11:59 pm PT.
O’Brien Fellowship In Public Service Journalism - a 9-month fellowship for journalists residing in the U.S. or its territories with at least five years of professional experience to report and produce an in-depth public service journalism project on a regional, national or international topic. Successful applicants receive a $75,000 salary stipend and additional support. Fellows traditionally are in residence at the O’Brien newsroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but they also take remote or partially remote applications. They offer additional stipends for fellows with family and relocation requirements, and a $9000 travel and research stipend. Applicants may be connected to print operations, radio, television, websites, podcasts, online publications, wire services, or magazines of general public interest. Freelance or staff journalists are welcome to apply, but they must have an outlet to broadcast or publish their project. There are no academic prerequisites.
The deadline is 15th February.
Best of West Awards - a journalistic competition for individuals or organisations based in the American West. They accept audio journalism/art submissions in most categories, but they also have a specific Audio Storytelling category. It costs $20 per entry. Non-English language entries accepted, provided there is an English transcript.
The deadline is 15th February, 11:59 pm PT.
Report for America Journalist Program - a 2-year national service programme (with an optional third year) that places emerging journalists in U.S. based local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues and communities. They are looking for applicants with one to three years of experience and a strong commitment to public service. Entrants must be eligible to work in the United States. They place journalists in newsrooms of all types, including radio. You can see their interactive database of radio job openings, newsrooms, and beats here.
The deadline is 16th February.
The NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards - a recognition of U.S. journalism that best covers the Black experience or addresses issues affecting the worldwide Black community. It is open to all media organisations and individuals involved in print, broadcast (TV, radio and podcasting) and all forms of digital journalism, as well as communications and collegiate media. The fee is $150 ($75 for members) or $45 for students ($20 for student members).
The deadline is 18th February, midnight PT.
Vermont Humanities Project Grants - up to $5000 for community and curriculum development projects that expand the humanities in Vermont. Fundable projects include: community programming that invites participation in humanities discourse; curriculum development with plans to share the work to increase access to the humanities; humanities experiences designed to support a specific affinity group or to encourage interaction among more than one affinity group. Both new and existing projects are eligible to apply.
The next deadline is 18th February.
NABJ Hall of Fame Induction - a homage to legendary Black journalists who have made outstanding contributions to the industry and have worked in the media profession for a minimum of 15 years. They accept nominations. Nominees must be current, former or retired media professionals, full-time freelance and/or working journalists, which includes reporters, editors, photographers, newsroom managers, etc., who produce, gather and disseminate news for newspapers, magazines, television, radio stations, wire services, and/or digital media. Nominations can be made posthumously.
The deadline is 18th February.
NABJ-ESPN Stuart Scott Internship - a paid 10-week summer internship for U.S. based students interested in sports journalism, hosted by ESPN and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). They provide a $3500 stipend to help housing costs. The awardee will also receive an all expenses paid trip to the 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Atlanta, Georgia, from 12th - 16th August. Applicants must be an NABJ student member in good standing.
The deadline is 27th February, 11:59 pm PT.
NABJ Scholarships - $2500 funding from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) for 25 students who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in journalism and media, a record of community service, and who are in need of financial support. Applicants must be: a current NABJ student member in good standing (student memberships cost $40); an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior/graduate student with at least one full year of school remaining at the time of the application, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; at an accredited U.S. college or university. They also have specific scholarships (applicants may apply for multiple NABJ opportunities but may receive only one award per calendar year):
2026 NABJ Ethel Payne Fellowship - a $5000 reporting fellowship for a U.S. based NABJ member to complete a reporting project or single story focused on Africa. Applicants must have at least seven years of full-time reporting experience.
Larry Whiteside Scholarship - $5000 scholarship supporting an emerging journalist with an interest in sports journalism. The recipient receives a fully funded trip to the NABJ Convention & Career Fair (12th - 16th August in Atlanta, GA), including registration, lodging, and round-trip airfare.
NABJ-Monica Roberts LGBTQ+ Task Force Scholarship - two scholarships of up to $2000 each supporting Black LGBTQ+ students studying journalism, mass communications, or otherwise pursuing reporting and storytelling. Named in honor of journalist and activist Monica Roberts, the award supports the educational advancement of the next generation of Black LGBTQ+ media professionals. Eligible applicants are undergraduate or graduate students with at least one full academic year remaining at an accredited U.S. college or university and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
The deadlines are 27th February, 11:59 pm PT.
Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship - a 10-month full-time residence fellowship at the Council on Foreign Relation’s (CFR) headquarters in New York for a distinguished foreign correspondent or editor. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with distinguished credentials in the field of journalism who have covered international news as a working journalist for print, broadcast, or online media widely available in the U.S. The programme awards a stipend of $100,000 as well as a modest travel grant (unspecified). The fellow is considered an independent contractor rather than an employee of CFR and is not eligible for employment benefits, including health insurance.
The deadline is 27th February.
Ted Scripps Fellowship in Environmental Journalism - a 1-year fellowship at the University of Colorado for U.S. based journalists to deepen their understanding of environmental issues, hone their craft, and enjoy a break from deadlines while living at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Fellows will audit classes and pursue an independent project of their own design — podcasts are on the list of accepted projects. They’ll also attend weekly seminars and participate in field trips to world-renowned institutions to learn more about environmental science and policy. Fellows receive a stipend of $80,000 and will travel (expenses paid) to the Society of Environmental Journalists annual conference. Applicants must hold a current visa and be authorised to work in the U.S.
The deadline is 1st March, 11:59 pm MT.
Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship - a 1-week training programme at New York University which seeks to identify and rectify the underrepresentation of African American males in newsrooms across the U.S. The fellowship is open to all U.S. college students who appreciate the programme’s mission, regardless of their identity or background, though Black males with aligned interests and career goals are particularly encouraged to apply. During the workshop students will receive hands-on instruction from NYU faculty and visiting professionals and get the opportunity to report and produce their own multimedia stories. The programme runs from 8th to 14th June. NYU provides the training, housing, meals and transportation. Students must have completed their freshman year by summer 2026.
The deadline is 1st March.
National Press Club Scholarship Opportunities - funding and support from The National Press Club (NPC) for U.S. based promising student journalists who are serving their communities. The upcoming scholarships are:
The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship - a scholarship of $5000 awarded annually to a student who demonstrates a commitment to a career in broadcast journalism. The award can be renewed up to three years, for a total of $20,000 toward educational expenses. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply, although they must be in the process of applying to an accredited university or community college in the U.S.
The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship - a one-time $5000 scholarship for a high school senior who is in the process of applying to an accredited college or university in the U.S. and wishes to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must have a 3.0 and above grade-point average. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply.
The Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie School - a scholarship of $5000 awarded annually to a high school senior who appears to be a promising future journalist who will bring diversity to American journalism. The award can be renewed up to three years, for a total of $20,000 toward educational expenses. Applicants must: be in the process of applying to an accredited college or university in the U.S.; have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher; and plan to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply.
The Dennis and Shirley Feldman Fellowship - a one-time stipend of $5000 to help defray post-graduate tuition costs for a student pursuing graduate studies in journalism. Applicants must be enrolled in, or in the process of applying for, admission to an accredited graduate programme in journalism. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Work samples can include broadcast news stories and clips from a podcast or other digital media.
The Lewis Scholarship (Summer) - free housing and a monthly stipend of $1000 to support student journalists of colour who plan to intern at news media outlets in Washington, D.C., in summer. Applicants must: be a college junior or senior; be over 18; identify as a person of colour; have a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade-point average; provide a statement of financial need. Graduating seniors may apply for this scholarship if their internship takes place in the semester immediately following graduation. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply, although they must attend an accredited university or community college in the U.S.
The Rich Passan Sports Writing Scholarship - a one-time stipend of $5000 to support a rising junior or senior in college interested in a career in sports writing. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in sports writing, as well as a plan to pursue a career in sports journalism. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply, although they must attend an accredited university or community college in the U.S.
The deadlines are 1st March, 11:59 pm ET.
Collier Spotlight - a free-to-enter certificate for impactful reporting on state institutions in the U.S. All media formats are accepted. Submitted reporting work must have been completed between 1st January and 1st September 2025. The news organisation that produces the top-ranked work will be awarded a $500 honorarium and certificate.
The next deadlines is 1st March..
SCAC Arts Project Support Grants - up to $2500 in funding for artists, nonprofit organisations, and units of government in South Carolina, aimed at supporting quality arts projects, marketing, and events and/or an artist’s commitment to improving themselves and/or their work artistically. Among other things, the grant can be used to build and/or increase technical, online, or virtual capacity; for supporting art projects in public spaces, community arts development, or professional development for artists and arts administration staff. They accept artists working within various disciplines, including time-based arts such as sound.
The deadline is 2nd March, 11:59 pm ET.
SPJ New America Awards - celebrating public service journalism that explores and exposes issues of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States. They have an audio category. Entries may be in any language — however, English translations must be supplied for non-English entries. Entries cost $40 for SPJ members, $60 for non-members.
The deadline is 11th March, 11:59 pm ET.
KCUR’s Aviva Okeson-Haberman Internship Program (Summer) - an educational programme that provides U.S. based students, recent graduates and other potential journalists with skills, relationships and resources that will help them pursue careers in public media, journalism and/or non-profits. Internships pay $15 per hour, and interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between KCUR and the intern’s college or university.
The deadline is 15th March.
Kitchen Radio Sheffield – Call for New Radio Hosts - an open call for new radio hosts from underrepresented groups in radio, particularly women and people of colour. Open to people with no prior radio experience who want to share a passion, sound, or perspective not often heard on air. Selected hosts receive training, support, and a collaborative environment to develop and present their own shows. The station is looking for curiosity, commitment, and original ideas rather than previous broadcasting credits. Applications are submitted via the enquiries form on kitchenradio.co.uk
The deadline is unspecified.
IRN Awards for News Radio - free-to-enter awards for U.K. commercial radio stations affiliated to Newslink and Forces Radio. Categories include News Team of the Year; Best News Special; Best News Story or Coverage; Reporter of the Year (National); Reporter of the Year (Regional); Best Interview; Specialist Reporter of the Year; Best Sports Coverage; Newcomer of the Year and Student Journalist of the Year and the Gold Award.
The deadline is 15th January, 5 pm GMT.
Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) - awards for U.K. based audio and radio, held by the Radio Academy. They have 21 categories, including Best New Presenter. Entries will be priced at £45 for early bird entry and £65 after that. You must be a member of the Radio Academy to enter (£36/year).
The early bird deadline is 16th January, 11:59 pm GMT; the regular deadline is 11th February, 11:59 pm GMT.
RSA Residencies for Scotland - 1-month residencies for artists based in Scotland. Residents will be offered housing, unique community resources (gardens/libraries/community hub and kitchen), to realise one public event sharing their work. Although they aim to work flexibly with artists to build a residency around their needs, in terms of timing and alternate support. Artists can apply for up to £5000 and artists pay £300 per week to Deveron Projects, to be included in the artist’s budget.
The deadline is 18th January, 5 pm GMT.
Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards - free-to-enter awards that champion the achievements of the U.K.’s current and emerging writers, publishers, photographers, broadcasters, content creators, and personalities whose work encourages audiences to broaden their understanding of food and drink. They have a Radio and Podcast category. The category winners receive a trophy, a Fortnum & Mason Hamper.
The deadline is 28th January, 12 pm GMT.
New Generation Thinkers - a scheme for five early-career researchers at a U.K. research organisation who are specialising in arts and humanities, allowing them to be “researchers in residence” at BBC Radio 4, where they will work with programme makers and produce a piece of writing to be recorded for radio. See the eligible research organisations here. Successful applicants also take part in learning and development opportunities with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) around working with the media, engaging the public with research, and how to work with policy makers. Applicants must be: over the age of 18; currently studying for their first PhD, having made considerable progress in their research; or within eight years of the award of their first PhD, excluding any period of career break such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, health reasons, or reasons consequent upon the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants must be within the first six years of their academic appointment and not a senior lecturer.
The deadline is 28th January, 4 pm GMT.
Amnesty Media Awards - a celebration of excellence in human rights journalism at U.K. based media outlets. There is a Radio & Podcasts category, as well as a free-to-enter, medium agnostic Gaby Rado Award for New Journalist category, for an applicant who has been working for five years or less in paid employment as a journalist. Entries must be in English or subtitled in English. Entries cost £200, but freelance journalists, non-profit, or small media outlets can apply for sponsorship.
The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 GMT.
Sandford St Martin Awards - a free-to-enter award for U.K. broadcast content that explores religious, spiritual or ethical themes. Relevant categories include: Radio/Audio category, Journalism and the Young Audience award, for media made for those under 18.
The deadline is 30th January.
Sonic Arts Forum Leicester Call for Works - an in-person showcase and feedback event for artists and creatives working with sound and technology as a core part of their practice. The Sonic Arts Forum will host the event at De Montfort University, Leicester, on 18th April. Participants are invited to introduce their work in a supportive, informal setting, with 20 minutes to present followed by 10 minutes of discussion. The call is open to a wide range of sound-based practices, including improvisation, live electronics, field recording, fixed media, audiovisual work, installation, and algorithmic composition. All presenters must be physically present on the day. No travel or accommodation support is available.
The deadline is 30th January.
Create Berwick Creative Action Fund - grants of £1000 - £5000 for creatives in Berwick and the surrounding wards to boost their careers or produce new creative activity within the Create Berwick Zone, or within the Elizabethan walls around Berwick. Funding cannot be used for a project already in progress, and must contribute towards a creative output, which could take many forms, including a sound- or radio-based work of art or a community event.
The next deadline is 31st January.
Radiophrenia Open Call - open call for sound and transmission artworks to be broadcast in September in Glasgow and online. They are seeking soundscapes, spoken word pieces, radio experiments, found sound, innovative approaches to drama and documentary, and radical and challenging new programme ideas. Priority will be given to works that are created especially for the medium of radio, that demonstrate originality, a spirit of experimentation, and that play to the medium’s unique attributes as a means of disseminating ideas. There is no festival theme but they are especially open to works dealing with environmental topics such as the climate crisis, ecology, global warming, and pollution. They welcome submissions from artists who identify as the global majority, disabled and LGBTQI+. No fees are available for selected works, only a platform.
The deadline is 14th February.
The Wincott Awards - free to enter awards for business, economic and financial journalism which is primarily for a U.K. audience. There are seven Wincott Awards with monetary rewards from £1500 - £5000, including Audio Journalism of the Year. They have a Young Journalist of the Year category for the best individual journalist under the age of 30, working in any medium.
The deadline is March 2nd.
International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. Age ranges may apply. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified. International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:
Northern Europe + Germany - for journalists aged 18 to 45 from Germany and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to work as correspondents in local newsrooms. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend. Language skills in German are not a prerequisite for applications from Northern Europe; a working knowledge of English is expected.
The deadline is 15th January.
Southern Africa - for journalists aged 25 to 40 from Germany and Southern Africa (SADC member states + Kenya) to work as correspondents in local newsrooms, while simultaneously producing content for their home newsroom. The delegates receive a €3500 stipend. The Southern Africa scholarship will begin in July and August, and Germany scholarship recipients will begin in August or later.
The deadline is 31st January.
Milena Jesenská Fellowship - a 3-month programme in Vienna, Austria, offering European (including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey) cultural journalists time off from their professional duties in order to pursue in-depth research on a topic of their choice. Cultural, in this case, should be interpreted in a broad sense to encompass a wide variety of intellectual and artistic fields. Applicants must have worked in print, broadcast or online journalism for several years and must have an outstanding professional record. The next fellowship term is September 2026 to June 2027. Fellows receive a stipend of €3300/month. In addition, they are provided with an office including access to the internet, administrative and research facilities as well as other services free of charge. All application materials should be in English.
The deadline is 16th January, 11:59 pm CET.
Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:
Environmental Investigative Journalism - a programme for cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists to conduct a journalistic investigation about an issue that concerns the environment and relates to Europe. To qualify applicants must be legally residing in at least two different countries. The result of the investigation must be published by at least two professional news outlets in at least two different countries, one of which must be in Europe. Production costs are eligible up to €1000. The grant can cover working time and expenses such as logistics, travel, insurance, access to legal support, translations, access to technology and data sets, etc. Teams can also apply for an experienced mentor to provide assistance.
The Pascal Decroos Fund - a grant programme for Dutch nationals to promote in-depth journalism in the Dutch-language media in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects which are relevant to Flanders and cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. They have three types of grants: Investigative Journalism, In-depth Journalism and Preliminary Research. All journalistic media are accepted, including radio and podcasts. Both early-career and experienced journalists can apply, but those with more than two years of experience must provide a letter of intent for publication from at least one professional news outlet.
The deadlines are 22nd January, 1 pm CEST.
Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists - up to €4000 of funding for freelance Dutch journalists to conduct high-level reporting abroad. Applicants must be a professional journalist who: has published articles/taken photos/made broadcasts (in Dutch) in the past year; will be traveling abroad for a production, but the trip has not yet taken place; is planning a story that goes beyond the local level and is aimed at a wide audience; has an employer or client who willing to pay a portion of the costs (e.g. the fees); has at least one letter of intent from an employer or client who is interested in publishing/broadcasting the piece if quality and relevance are proven. They encourage applicants to mention other grant applications for the same production. Applications are accepted in Dutch.
The next deadline is 30th January.
AFJA Grand Prize for Agricultural and Agri-Food Journalism - a prize open to journalists in France reporting on agriculture, food, rurality or the environment. Applicants must hold the French press card issued by the Commission de la Carte d’Identité des Journalistes (CCIJP). The prize (unspecified) is shared between the winners of the two categories: Written (print/web) and Audiovisual category (video/radio). Applications must be in French.
The deadline is 31st January.
Federal President Horst Köhler Fellowship | International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) – A work-exchange fellowship for journalists from Southern Africa and Germany to work for several weeks at a host media outlet in the partner region, producing reporting for their home newsroom. For Southern African applicants, eligibility is limited to journalists aged 25–40 based in SADC member states or Kenya. Southern African fellows receive a €3,500 bursary, intended to cover travel, accommodation, and living costs. The fellowship includes an introductory conference in Berlin and a newsroom placement with time for independent reporting. Southern African fellows participate in July–August 2026; German fellows begin August 2026 or later. Applicants must be professional journalists (not students) with above-average English proficiency and must apply digitally.
The deadline is 31st January.
European Commission Journalism Partnerships - Collaborations - grants supporting cross-border media collaborations from countries in the Creative Europe Programme in order to foster media transformation, trustworthy reporting and skills for news media professionals. Each project will be granted a maximum of €2,000,000. Applicants are expected to co-finance their projects up to 80% of total eligible costs. Applications accepted from non-profit, public and private media outlets (including written/online press, radio/podcasts, TV, etc) as well as other organisations focusing on news media (including media associations, NGOs, journalistic funds and training organisations focusing on media professionals, etc). Teams must gather at least three partners from at least three different participating countries.
The deadline is 4th February.
A New Approach: Expert-Reviewed Journalism – by Journalismfund Europe – Reporting grants for cross-border investigative journalism projects in Europe. Open to teams of at least two professional journalists and/or media outlets working across a minimum of two European countries, producing original, in-depth investigations with clear relevance to European audiences. Grants range from approximately €2,000 for smaller investigations to €14,000 or more for large, multi-country projects involving extensive research, data access, legal review, and multiple publications. At least 80% of the requested budget must go to journalists or media outlets domiciled in EU member states. Projects must be published by at least two professional news outlets in two different European countries, with letters of intent required at application. Eligible applicants are professional freelance journalists and/or legally incorporated media outlets (outlets must be incorporated at least one year prior to application). Students are not eligible. All media formats are accepted, including print, online, radio, television, podcasts, photojournalism, and journalistic non-fiction. Journalists previously funded by Journalismfund Europe may reapply.
The next deadline is 19th March, 1 pm CET.
Uganda National Journalism Awards - free-to-enter awards celebrating outstanding journalistic contributions within the Ugandan media landscape. All journalists working within Uganda are eligible, whether freelance or full time, but work must have been published or broadcast in a Ugandan media outlet or a regional news outlet that is widely accessible in the country. They allow for radio/podcast entries — entries should not exceed 60 minutes. They have 20 thematic categories, including a new Rising Star Award for Excellence in Early-Career Journalism for applicants who are 25 years or younger.
The deadline is 31st January.
Sanlam Financial Journalism Awards - a recognition of the best in African financial journalism, across print, online, radio, podcasts and TV media, for journalists residing in Africa, employed by an African news organisation, and publishing or broadcasting their work on the continent. Each category carries a cash prize of R 35,000, as well as R 30,000 for the Best Newcomer and R 45,000 for the Financial Journalist of the Year winner. There are nine distinct categories, including one specifically for financial audio/radio broadcast. Entries must have been broadcast in 2025, and they can be in the language that a media house reports its news — organisers of the competition will arrange translations for non-English entries.
The deadline is 28th February.
SADC Media Awards - a celebration of the work of journalists from The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States. The themes of the entries must be on issues and activities promoting Regional Integration in the SADC region such as infrastructure, economy, water, culture, sports, agriculture, and more. They have a Radio Journalism category. The first prize winner in each category receives $2500 and the runner-up receives $1000.
The deadline is 29th February.
Jeduca Education Student Journalism Awards - a competition for material and quality work by recently graduated university Brazilian students on relevant topics across educational journalism and Brazilian public education. They also have a student category which accepts existing works (articles, documentaries, podcasts, etc.). The first prize is R$4500, the second is R$3000 and the third is R$1500.
The deadline is 31st January.
Hillman Prize (Canada) - a free-to-enter award honouring excellent Canadian journalism that is in service of the common good. They specifically seek out investigative journalism that exposes social and economic injustice and fosters meaningful public policy change. Entries can be across print, digital and broadcast platforms, but they should be widely accessible to a Canadian audience. Self-published work is not eligible. Prize winners receive an honorarium (unspecified).
The deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm ET.
The Canadian Journalism Foundation Fellowships and Bursaries - fellowships and bursaries for Canadian journalists, each with varying eligibility criteria. The upcoming fellowships which are relevant to audio journalists are:
CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship - offered to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) journalists with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Fellows receive a 1-year research stipend of CAD $100,000, plus $50,000 for publishing partner support. Fellows will collaborate with a national media partner to produce impactful stories in one or more of the following media: broadcast documentary series, podcast, series of published articles with a national publication partner or media distributor.
The CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships - offered to three First Nation, Inuit or Métis journalists with 1 to 10 years of experience to explore an issue of interest, while being hosted for one month at CBC Indigenous in Winnipeg or Montreal. Fellows receive a stipend of CAD $30,000 and will write or produce a piece or series which will be considered for publication/broadcast by CBC News.
CJF Bursary for BIPOC Student Journalists - a CAD $5000 annual bursary offered to a BIPOC student in their final year of a Canadian undergraduate journalism programme. It is designed to support students who have demonstrated strong engagement with the BIPOC community and a commitment to high journalistic standards.
CJF Black Journalism Fellowship - offered to an early-career Black journalist with 1 to 5 years of experience. Fellows will be hosted for six months at a CBC/Radio-Canada (English and French), Globe and Mail or CTV News newsroom or at the IJB at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
The Landsberg Award – Canadian Journalism Foundation - a CAD $5000 offered to a journalist conducting exceptional reporting on women’s equality issues in Canada through a gender lens. It is open to working journalists (staff or freelance).
The CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting - a CAD $10,000 award recognising Canadian reporting that highlights adaptive and innovative solutions to climate change.
The deadlines are 23rd January, 11:59 pm ET.
The Mark Rosenfeld Fellowship in Higher Education Journalism - a fellowship which supports in-depth and innovative journalism centred on higher education in Canada. They provide CAD $10,000 for research and reporting, hired equipment, and travel. If necessary, The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) will also provide editorial support. It is open to Canadians, permanent residents in Canada, and non-Canadians holding a valid work permit. Full-time, part-time, and freelance journalists (including students) can apply. Podcasts are an accepted medium for the project. Applications can be submitted in either English or French.
The deadline is 6th March.
Lieutenant Governor’s B.C. Journalism Fellowship - a 2- to 4-month grant for British Columbia-based emerging or experienced journalists to research, produce and publish or broadcast a deep-dive journalism project of significance to British Columbians. This year two awards are available: one of up to CAD $12,000 for an emerging journalist and one of up to $25,000 for an established journalist. The journalism produced can be in any language. It could be written for print or digital publishing or may be multimedia such as a video or podcast. Applicants can be staff or freelance, but freelancers must have a letter of support from a publishing source which confirms to publish or broadcast the work upon its completion and staff must have a letter of support from their employer stating that they may have the requisite time off to work on the project.
The deadline is 15th March, midnight PT.
The Quill Awards - media awards in Victoria, Australia, hosted by the Melbourne Press Club. Entrants must have been employed by a media organisation that is based in Victoria or conducted substantial publishing or broadcasting activities in Victoria at the time the work was published. There are many medium agnostic categories as well as ones specifically for audio such as Podcasting, Radio Current Affairs and Radio News. The best category winner is selected as the Gold Quill winner, receiving an AU $8000 prize. There is also the Young Journalist of the Year, for applicants 25 years or under working in any medium — the winner for that category receives AU $1000 along with flights, accommodation, and a ticket to the 2026 IRE Conference in Washington, D.C. Entries cost $125. Members get one free entry (membership is $100 for journalists, $150 for associate members and $40 for students).
The deadline is 27th January.
Community Broadcasting Foundation Grants - content grants which increase and diversify the voices heard in Australian media by supporting the creation of compelling content. They have Specialist Radio Programming Grants for stations producing content that meets the needs of particular communities. This funding is intended to encourage stations to: serve people with a print disability, create programmes to serve a defined local ethnic community, and create First Nations Australian programmes. They also have Development and Operations grants, Quick Response grants, and Sector Investment grants.
The deadline is 3rd March, 2 pm AEDT.
Extreme Weather in the Philippines Investigative Reporting Fellowship - a reporting fellowship and story-grant programme for journalists based in the Philippines focused on investigating extreme weather, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and accountability. It is open to journalists working in any medium (print, online, TV, radio) with at least two years of professional experience and prior reporting on environmental, climate, or governance issues. The fellowship includes a three-day investigative reporting workshop in mid-February, followed by a mentored reporting phase (February - May). Selected fellows receive mentorship and story grants (unspecified) and are expected to produce an investigative story for publication or broadcast by their home outlet by May. Training covers climate science, disaster management in the Philippines, data journalism, OSINT, GIS mapping, satellite imagery analysis, and physical and digital security, and includes a field visit to climate-impacted communities. Applicants must be based in the Philippines, working as freelance or staff journalists at international, national, local, or community-based outlets, and must submit a signed letter of commitment from a publisher guaranteeing publication or broadcast. The fellowship is run by Earth Journalism Network (Internews).
The deadline is 16th January, 11:59 pm (Asia/Manila).
Shorenstein Journalism Award - a $10,000 award for an Asian news media outlet or a journalist whose work has primarily appeared in Asian news media. While organisations are eligible, teams of journalists are not. The reporting must be accurate, deeply investigated, and nuanced. A nominee’s work may be in traditional forms of print/online/broadcast journalism or in emerging forms of multimedia journalism.
The deadline is 15th February.
SOPA Awards - a celebration of quality journalism in English, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia from across the Asia-Pacific region or organisations that distribute widely in the region, organised by The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA). They have an Excellence in Audio Reporting category, as well as other categories that allow for audio entries. Submissions cost between HK$900 ($115) and HK$1800 ($231) depending on language, membership status and whether the reporting is local or global.
The deadline is 26th February.
Delfina Open Call for Artists from Syria - a 12-week residency in London for Syrian artists. It is dedicated to “open” independent research or to “thematic” collective research around a specific issue or idea. Applicants must be Syrian and currently live in Syria, or currently live in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Turkey, or the UAE, but have lived in Syria before 2012. Applicants must have at least a graduate-level qualification in the arts or a related field. Residents will be provided with transportation, housing (with shared facilities), an allowance of £40 per day and a materials budget of £1000. Applicants must also be proficient in English.
The deadline is 18th January, 11:59 pm GMT.
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