Nigeria Health Watch has announced a call for applications for the 2nd Prevent Epidemics Journalism Fellowship.

Nigeria Health Watch will award three fellowships to outstanding journalists with a passion for covering epidemic preparedness. Fellows will receive financial support for the 3-month period, to complete their reporting, as well as continued coaching and support accessing national and international data and contacts, among other benefits.

To apply, please use any of the themes below to propose 2 story ideas you will focus on during the fellowship:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fund for Women Journalists program will no longer support projects or professional development opportunities with any travel component. We will focus on supporting reporting projects and professional development opportunities within the following parameters, until further notice:
· Expose under-reported local issues with critical global angles
· Undertake collaborative, ambitious reporting projects
· Pursue virtual skills training, develop expertise, and strengthen careers

Deadline: October 11, 2015

Journalists ages 35 and younger from developing countries can apply for a chance to cover the annual U.N. Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris.

Deadline: October 23, 2015

Midcareer journalists from several developing countries can apply for a scholarship to attend an RNTC course in the Netherlands.