Are you looking for new funding, prizes or fellowships? Here are eight opportunities for journalists worldwide that have deadlines in the month of September.
Travel photography contest Deadline: October 1, 2018
Amateur and professional photographers can submit photos for the annual Travel Photography of the Year (TPOTY) Awards. The contest features portfolio, single image, mobile photography and newcomer categories, and winners will receive cash prizes. Learn more here.
Training on children and the Syrian refugee crisis Deadline: October 1, 2018
The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma will host the workshop "Covering children and the Syrian refugee crisis" Jan. 20 to 23, 2019 in Amman, Jordan for journalists that have been covering the crisis and issues connected to it. Participants will discuss the effects of trauma and effective interventions designed to mitigate harmful effects in this all-expenses-paid trip. Click here for more.
Getty Scholar residency grant Deadline: October 1, 2018
The Getty Foundation created the Getty Scholar Grants for researchers who would benefit from pursuing their own projects free from academic obligations. Recipients will receive housing at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa in Los Angeles. Click here to learn more.
Human rights fellowships Deadline: October 5, 2018
Recent graduates in journalism, international relations or law at the master's level or beyond can apply for a yearlong fellowship with Human Rights Watch. Fellows will monitor human rights developments, conduct on-site investigations, draft reports and more. Learn more here.
Photojournalism contest on underreported issues Deadline: October 7, 2018
The Carmignac Foundation will award photojournalists who wish to visit areas that are largely ignored by the mainstream media. The topic of this year's competition is the Amazon and massive deforestation. Winners receive a EUR50,000 grant to support an in-depth photo series. Click here to learn more.
Travel video contest for students Deadline: October 9, 2018
Students around the world can submit videos describing their actual or proposed study abroad experience to a competition from InternationalStudent.com. Winners will receive prizes. To learn more, click here.
Travel scholarship for photographers Deadline: October 11, 2018
Aspiring photographers can apply spend 10 days in Morocco under the mentorship of travel photographer Richard I'Anson. World Nomads will cover all related costs. Click here for more information.
Video contest highlighting social issues Deadline: October 26, 2018
Filmmakers and activists can submit videos that inspire activism, compassion and social transformation to the Social Impact Media Awards funded by documentary companies and human rights organizations. Feature-length, short, virtual reality and impact videos are all accepted. Click here to learn more.
If you see an opportunity you're interested in, make sure to check out these IJNet articles with tips for fellowship applications, requesting letters of recommendation, grant applications and more.
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