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WEEKLY BULLETIN 06/20/2016 Featured on IJNet Guest blog: Panama Papers webinar illuminates groundbreaking investigations By Stephen Kirker 6 tips for learning how to shoot 360° videos By Deniz Ergürel CPJ notes security risks for Iranian journalists using Telegram By Sam Berkhead ICFJ Knight Fellows share 10 free tools for investigative journalists By Sara Olstad Browse Topics Advertisements Full scholarships for 2017 investigative journalism course at RNTC Did the Panama Papers stories trigger you? In the 2017 investigative journalism course at RNTC you will acquire the essential methods required to research, cross-check, and structure information to reveal your scoops. New Opportunities by Region Worldwide Grants fund investigative journalism [Worldwide] The Fund for Investigative Journalism offers US$5,000 reporting grants for journalists in all media. Deadline: 09/26/2016 TED fellowships open [Worldwide] Media entrepreneurs, human rights activists and photographers can apply for a fellowship to attend a TED conference in Vancouver, Canada. Deadline: 07/30/2016 Learn how to use Facebook tools to cover elections: get access to Signal in this free webinar IJNet is partnering with Facebook to help journalists strengthen their coverage of the 2016 U.S. presidential elections. We are hosting a free webinar on Thursday, July 7 at 12 p.m. (EDT) that covers three tools: Signal, Facebook Live and the different uses for Pages vs. Profiles. Scholarships for journalism courses available [Worldwide] Midcareer journalists from several developing countries can apply for a scholarship to attend courses at the Radio Nederland Training Centre in the Netherlands. Deadline: 07/22/2016 IWMF's fund for women journalists open [Worldwide] The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Howard G. Buffett Fund, which aims to support women journalists in their projects and endeavors. Deadline: 07/06/2016 Megacities Shortdocs accepting entries [Worldwide] Individuals who live in New York, Mexico, São Paulo, Paris, Cairo, Moscow, Delhi, Manila, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo are invited to submit a 4-minute video on urban challenges and solutions. Deadline: 07/31/2016 Africa BBC Africa seeks multimedia journalists [Tanzania] Experienced journalists who are fluent in Kiswahili and English can apply for two positions in Dar es Salaam. Deadline: 06/26/2016 Photo contest seeks entries [Africa] Professional and amateur photographers are invited to capture modern Africa for the 2016 Agility Photo Competition. Deadline: 09/01/2016 Asia Pacific Investigative reporting fellowships open [Japan, US] The Abe Fellowship for Journalists is designed to encourage in-depth coverage of topics of pressing concern to the United States and Japan. Deadline: 09/15/2016 Internews seeks journalists [Central Asia] Experienced journalists can apply for several positions including content managers, journalism consultant and project coordinator. Europe Reporting grants available to cover international issues [Europe] The European Journalism Centre offers grants to advance journalistic coverage of global development. Deadline: 09/07/2016 Contest for young journalists accepting entries [Russia] Russian-speaking journalism students and print, broadcast or online journalists ages 18 to 35 can compete for cash prizes. Deadline: 09/15/2016 Latin America Documentary photography workshop open [Peru] Perú Fotodocumental is organizing a documentary photography training July 15 to 17 in Cusco. Deadline approaching: literary journalism workshop [Mexico] Journalists with professional experience and students with at least one published article can register for this training organized by Periodistas de a Pie. Deadline: 06/24/2016 Communication festival calls for entries [Brazil] Journalism students can submit works to a competitive exhibit at the 29th annual SET Universitário in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state. Deadline: 08/22/2016 BuzzFeed seeks copywriter [Brazil] Journalists with one to three years of experience can apply for this position in São Paulo. Middle East UNAOC Fellowship Program open [MENA, Europe, North America] Professionals with the potential to shape opinion and engage their communities can apply for this exchange program. Deadline: 06/26/2016 Japanese MEXT scholarship accepting applications [Syria] Students ages 35 and younger can apply for this scholarship program in Japan. Deadline: 06/30/2016 US and Canada 'Women in Tech' fellowship launched [US] The GroundTruth Project and and SiliconANGLE Media’s theCUBE seek candidates for a new reporting fellowship on women in technology in October. Deadline: 06/27/2016 AEJMC seeks editor [US] The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) is hiring an editor for the Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly. Deadline: 09/01/2016 Contest for medical science reporting open [US] The Victor Cohn Prize offers US$3,000 for works that raised public awareness of advances in medical science and their impact on human health and well-being. Deadline: 07/31/2016 Browse Opportunities Published by the International Center for Journalists. For questions or concerns, contact us. Copyright © 2016 International Center for Journalists. All rights reserved. IJNet material may not be reproduced or republished without express written permission. PUBLISHED BY  ANJAN K SAMAL Member-:International Journalists Network