All Hear November 2023
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Hello! Welcome back to All Hear,
The Everything List for Audio Opportunities.
I’m really excited about this month’s edition. It’s filled with so many opportunities open to audio makers — fellowships, grants, scholarships, fully funded university courses, mentorship schemes, awards, calls for pitches and festival callouts spanning audio journalism, radio, podcasts, sound art, oral history and audio drama. I think there’s something for everyone in this one.
It seems like November is a popular month for U.K. audio opportunities in particular. A few great ones are ELAN’s Peer-to-Peer Mentor Scheme, the Radio Academy’s Mentoring Programme (RAMP) and Audible and Multitrack Off-Mic Workshops. For international makers some stand out opportunities include Content is Queen Micro-grants for Podcasters (read my full Spotlight in the October issue), The Whickers Podcast Pitch and the Black Snapper International Audio Competition, which is looking for student work made from 2020 onwards.
Lastly, All Hear is free and always will be, but scouring for these resources takes a lot of time — I spend many, many hours reading the teeny-tiny small print to make sure opportunities are real, relevant and worth a look — so if you would like to support this work you can buy me a coffee or donate to Transom.
~ Talia x
November Spotlight
This month I’m Spotlighting MDOCS Storytellers’ Institute Visiting Fellowship for international non-fiction artists.
To read my Spotlight — featuring tips on applying, what they’re looking for, and why I think the opportunity is so great — head over to Transom.org.
Read November’s Spotlight Here »
More Opportunities:
International
The IFJ Safety Fund - immediate financial relief to international journalists in danger and need. They provide assistance in a range of emergency cases, such as threats, violence, prosecution, settlement in exile and illness or medical crisis. There is no specified monetary limit.
The deadline is rolling.
AIPS Sport Media Awards - a free-to-enter international award for sports journalism. They have a category for Audio. First place prize for all categories is $8000, second place is $3000 and third place is $2000. They also have a Young Reporters Award (for those born on or after 1st January 1994) which is split into several categories, including one for Broadcasting, which allows for audio submissions. The prize for the Young Reporters Award is a scholarship in a major international sports event. All languages are accepted, as long as there is an English transcript.
The deadline is 4th November, 10 pm CET.
The Tarbell Fellowship - a yearlong, full-time, remote-first programme for early-career, international journalists interested in covering artificial intelligence. Fellows receive a 9-month placement at a major newsroom, participate in a study group covering AI governance and technical fundamentals, and attend a 2-week journalism summit in Oxford, England (travel and accommodation costs covered). The Tarbell Fellowship provides a stipend of up to $50,000. Applicants should have less than 5 years relevant journalistic experience; no university degree is required.
The extended deadline is 5th November, 11:59 pm AoE.
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program - a federally funded, 5-month international exchange programme for mid-career democracy activists, scholars, civil society leaders, and journalists to explore new ideas, undertake individual research, and share best practices. Applicants must possess a doctorate (a Ph.D. or academic equivalent) and be proficient in English. Fellows will spend five months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, D.C., in order to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region, focusing on the political, social, economic, legal or cultural aspects of democratic development. The fellowship will involve seminars, roundtables, field trips, and other events. Each fellow receives a monthly stipend (unspecified) for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C. One of the recent fellows was a radio journalist.
The deadline is 6th November.
Black Snapper International Audio Competition - Australia’s first international student audio competition. It is open to all students (whether university, school or those in extensive audio courses) who graduated in 2020 and onwards, as long as the submission is in English. They have Best Fiction Audio and Best Non-Fiction Audio awards, as well as special recognitions for audio creations that demonstrate exceptional creativity and storytelling prowess. All audio pieces must be 5 - 40 minutes long. Production of submissions should not have commenced before January 2020.
The extended deadline is 6th November, 11:59 pm AEST.
Chevening Scholarship - full funding for yearlong Master’s degrees at leading U.K. universities for international students from eligible countries or territories (which you can find here). The scholarship covers tuition fees, visa applications, vaccinations (where necessary), travel to and from the country of residence, an arrival allowance, a departure allowance, and personal living stipend. Applicants must: have a 2:1 or equivalent degree at undergraduate level; have at least two years of work experience; apply to three different eligible U.K. university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one; return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after the award has ended.
The deadline is 7th November, 12 pm GMT.
Feet in 2 Worlds Calls for Pitches - Feet in 2 Worlds is accepting pitches for narrative audio pieces on the theme of “Home, Interrupted.” They are looking for pieces in English on underreported stories of how immigrants are navigating the climate crisis. Compensation for accepted stories ranges from $250 to $1000, depending on the experience level of the producer, the length of the story, and the complexity of the story.
The deadline is 11th November, 11:59 pm ET.
Salt x Gimlet Union Scholarship (Spring) - Gimlet Union is sponsoring a scholarship for a 15-week 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 & board in its entirety for one student each semester. The recipient will also be paired with a current employee of Gimlet Media/Spotify Studios who will serve as a mentor; they will meet with their mentee four times over the course of a year. The course begins in January 2024. Applicants must apply by the priority deadline. International applicants are welcome, but they must pay for their own travel and visa.
The deadline is 12th November.
MDOCS Storytellers’ Institute Visiting Fellows - a 5-week residency for international non-fiction artists at Skidmore College in upstate New York. This year there is no theme, and while they accept all mediums, in this edition they are specifically focusing on photography and audio because there is a dominance of film in documentary. They provide a $2500 stipend, $500 for travel expenses and room and board on the Skidmore campus. NOTE: while the opportunity is international, they can only pay $500 of travel stipend for all fellows, so those who travel from far may not have the entire trip covered. You can read my Spotlight on MDOCS here.
The deadline is 12th November.
Content is Queen Micro-grants for Podcasters - micro-grants of either £1000 or £500 for 20 international podcasters aimed at helping you develop trailers, original pilots, or special episodes within your existing series. Content is Queen will also offer production support to grantees in the first three months. Creators will have the opportunity to pitch their show to Audible for commissioning and further development. New or existing podcasters are welcome to apply. For more information on the micro-grants, you can read my Spotlight here.
The deadline is 13th November, 6 pm GMT.
EJN Reporting Fellowship - Earth Journalism Network’s yearlong fellowship programme for mid-career journalists operating from a low- or middle-income country to enhance their reporting over one of four priority areas: climate change, biodiversity, the ocean and One Health. The fellowship involves journalistic training, 1:1 mentorship, professional development opportunities, peer-to-peer learning, as well as a quarterly salary stipend of €6000 for story production and €6000 (total) for travel. Successful applicants are expected to dedicate the minimum of two days per week to fellowship activities over the course of the year. Fellows will produce six high-quality stories during the fellowship, which can be in any medium and language, but non-English stories must have a full translation into English. Applicants can be freelance or staff, but they must be representing an established media house. Applicants should have a minimum of five years of journalistic experience.
The deadline is 16th November, 11:59 pm PT.
Ambies - awards for excellence in audio. There are 25 categories, including a Best DIY Podcast, for any podcast with a budget of $3000 or less per episode, and Best Indie Podcast for self-financed projects by individuals or production teams of less than five. Only English language entries are accepted at this time; see rules for more information. Early bird entries cost $150 for members of The Podcast Academy and $200 for non-members, and regular deadlines cost $50 more.
The regular deadline is 18th November.
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 31st 2024. During their stay, the 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 of €1000. 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 19th November, 11:59 pm CET.
Short Cuts Open Pitching Round - Short Cuts is a BBC Radio 4 programme and podcast produced by Falling Tree Productions. Each episode is around 30 minutes long, filled with short form documentary pieces which are between 30 seconds and ten minutes. You can pitch to produce one of these short pieces. This round, they are open to pitches of any theme, or they are specifically looking for ideas around: Internet Folklore (stories of old dial up connections, internet mythology, forum mysteries, fan fiction, runaway correspondences); Instructions (guidance, a radio performance with a listener, a poem, a recipe, an invitation for living); and Minis (tiny ideas around 3 minutes or less). International applicants are welcome but pieces must be understandable to an English-speaking audience. They offer £700 per piece, which is calculated as £230 a day for three days' work. You can listen to the show here. Email shortcuts [at] fallingtree [dot] co [dot] uk to get on their mailing list for the next pitch call out.
The deadline is 20th November, 11:59 pm GMT.
Tribeca Audio - Tribeca Festival’s Audio Storytelling programme. Tribeca is 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. Official Selections are sorted into four categories: Independent Fiction, Independent Nonfiction, Fiction, and Nonfiction. International applicants are welcome, but they currently only accept English-language pieces. Projects must be 6 - 75 minutes in length and works-in-progress are welcome. NOTE: 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 early bird deadline is 27th November, 6 pm ET.
The regular deadline is 10th January, 6 pm ET.
The final deadline is 21st February, 6 pm ET.
Oral History Project Grant - grants of up to $5000 awarded twice annually for serious research that uses oral history as a principal source. Applicants could be graduate students conducting research for their thesis or dissertation, or more advanced scholars for books or other scholarly projects. The interviews generated by these projects will become part of the collection of the Hagley Library, which guarantees the permanent preservation of and access to oral histories associated with any funded project. It is open to international applicants, but NOTE: they are specifically looking for stories on interconnected histories of American business, technology, and society. They especially seek oral histories representing the roles of women, African Americans and other ethnic minorities. Interviews must be conducted in English.
The next deadline is 1st December.
Nieman Fellowship (for international applicants) - a 9-month fellowship for 12 journalists who are not U.S. citizens to spend two semesters at Harvard auditing classes of their choice. Successful applicants will receive free accommodation, supplemental health insurance and a stipend of $85,000 to cover living costs. Applicants must be working journalists with at least five years of full-time media experience. Fellows can be working in any medium. There are no age limits or academic prerequisites, and a college degree is not required, but fellows must speak, read and write English fluently.
The deadline is 1st December.
NYU Steinhardt Ph.D. Funding - a fully funded, 5-year Ph.D. in Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University (NYU). Their research areas, which operate as guiding frameworks for intellectual inquiry across the department, involve media and cultural studies; visual culture; history, science and technology studies; anthropology, sociology, disability studies; sound studies and political science. They encourage a multi-methodological approach to research — from semiotics, global ethnography, gender and queer theory, critical race theory, qualitative and quantitative discourse analysis, to political/cultural economy, among other critical frameworks. Along with tuition funding, they offer an annual stipend of around $32,000 and health insurance for five years.
The deadline is 1st December.
University of Colorado Boulder M.A. and Ph.D. Funding - a fully funded M.A. and Ph.D. in Communication and Journalism from the University of Colorado Boulder. The primary source of funding is teaching assistantships, which provide full tuition remission and a stipend (unspecified) during the academic year. Financial support is also available for conference travel, research projects, and summer research and teaching. The opportunity is open to international applicants, but the course requires a minimum TOEFL score of 75 or IELTS score of 6.5 for those not exempt from English language tests.
The deadline is 1st December.
Stanford’s John S. Knight Fellowship (International) - a 10-month journey of professional and personal exploration for non-U.S based journalists to test ideas for improving access to information that helps sustain robust democratic communities. The fellowship involves twice-weekly cohort events that include leadership workshops, skills training and discussions with guest experts. Applicants must have at least five years of full-time professional journalism experience, but NOTE: applicants do not require college degrees or experience in traditional newsrooms. Stanford offers a stipend of $95,000, plus a housing supplement to help with rent.
The deadline is 6th December, 1 pm PT.
The Peabody Awards - one of the most prestigious awards in journalism. International submissions are welcome for the Radio/Podcast category, but the audio must be in English. They also have a specific Arts category for media on the presentation, appreciation, or history of the arts, including but not limited to podcasts. Entry costs $450 for any audio submissions.
The deadline is 12th December.
AVA Digital Awards - international awards for digital media. They have Audio Production/Radio categories. Entries for a single podcast episode cost $120, or $195 for campaigns. Entry is free for work produced pro bono for nonprofits, although you must have submitted a regular entry as well.
The deadline is 14th December.
The Webbys - international awards for “excellence on the internet.” Entries must be in English or dubbed. Prices range from $195 to $675 depending on the deadline and the type of work. Student work can be entered in all categories for $70 for all deadlines. Non-English podcasts must be dubbed or subtitled into English with videos.
The final deadline is 15th December.
BEA Festival of Media Arts - The Broadcast Education Association's international digital media and broadcast competition for full-time faculty and students at BEA schools. There is an audio competition with various categories for students and faculty respectively. It costs $40 to apply. Works can be in any language but if they’re not in English you must provide subtitles.
The deadline is 15th December.
FASPE Journalism Program - an intensive, 2-week study programme for international students and early-career journalists interested in professional ethics and ethical leadership, conducted by Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). Fellows spend two weeks in Berlin and Poland, where they visit key sites of Nazi history and participate in daily seminars led by specialised faculty. The programme is designed to challenge fellows to critically examine constructs, and issues that raise ethical concerns in their professions in contemporary settings in which they work. This year’s programme will take place from 21st June - 5th July 2024.
The deadline is 2nd January, 11:59 pm ET.
Newmark J-School Waives M.A. Programs Application Fees - The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at The City University of New York (CUNY) is waiving the $75 application fee for prospective students who apply to its M.A. programmes before the priority deadline. This new step is consistent with the J-School’s commitment to removing barriers to journalism education access. Ninety percent of their current students receive scholarship support, and twenty-five percent of them attend tuition-free.
The priority deadline is 16th January.
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 2024 and conduct a live pitch. The winner receives £5000 plus mentorship, and one runner up receives £2000. All finalists receive tickets to the festival, one night’s accommodation, and a contribution of up to £400 per project towards their travel expenses. The programme must be in English. Applications open on 6th November.
The deadline is 25th February, 11:59 pm GMT.
United States
Adrian Ma’s Audio Jobs - Adrian Ma compiled this brilliant list of U.S. based audio jobs, including editorial jobs (e.g. producers, reporters, editors, executive producers, sound design, engineers, news directors, etc.) as well as business-side jobs (e.g. marketing, development, HR, CEOs, VPs, etc.). Adrian encourages people to copy the list and tailor it to their own needs. If you want to add something, or if a posting is out of date, write a suggestion or leave a comment and Adrian will make the change.
New Hampshire Artist Entrepreneurial Grants - funds for professional New Hampshire-based artists to develop their business skills, participate in programmes to better their art and increase the exposure of their work. Artists can request funding of $250 - $1000. It is not for the creation of new work or equipment purchases or other ineligible expenses listed here. Applicants must be over 18 years old and devote the majority of their time to practising, performing and/or teaching an arts discipline.
The next deadline is 3rd November.
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Individual Artist Equity Program - grants of up to $3000 for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, People with Disabilities, and/or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2+) artists who are permanent residents in the Arrowhead Region to carry out projects that help them grow as artists or to take advantage of an impending opportunity. Applicants must be over 18 and not enrolled in an arts-related degree programme.
The deadline is 10th November, 4:30 pm CT.
KCUR's Aviva Okeson-Haberman Internship Program (Fall) - 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 next deadline is 14th November.
Patrick Henry History Fellowship - a 9-month full-time residential fellowship which supports outstanding work on American history by both scholars and non-academics. Applicants should propose a project which addresses the history and/or legacy of the U.S. founding era or the nation’s founding ideas. They offer a $45,000 stipend, health benefits, faculty privileges, a book allowance, and accommodation. Applicants should have a significant project currently in progress — a book, film, oral history archive, podcast series, museum exhibition, or similar work.
The deadline is 15th November.
WHYY's The Pulse Call Out - The Pulse team has funding to support 3-5 collaborative projects by U.S. based journalists reporting on health equity issues, particularly those that relate to Latino communities in the country. WHYY provides around $3000 per project. Once a pitch is accepted, journalists produce a deeply reported piece which WHYY runs on The Pulse (audio and web), and the journalist runs on their own platform or one of The Pulse's partners’. The Pulse team has some funds for translation and marketing, and will also handle the final mix. All projects must be completed by the end of April 2024. Applicants should send a pitch with the subject line "Pitch: Health Equity" to alan [dot] jinich [at] gmail [dot] com. Include a concise summary of your pitch; describe potential characters, places, scenes, and access; and tell them briefly about your audio experience and whether you have access to recording gear.
The deadline is 17th November.
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Arts Learning Project Program - grants of up to $5000 supporting arts learning activities in any arts discipline, for individuals or organisations. Applicants must have been primarily based in the Arrowhead region for at least six months.
The deadline is 19th November, 11:59 pm CT.
Flashlight Grant - the first giving circle dedicated to investigative journalism. In a giving circle, members give to a common pool and then collectively decide where to donate the funds. Flashlights awards $500 - $1000 grants to U.S. based freelance investigative journalists every quarter.
The next deadline is 19th November.
Dr. Sheila Brooks NABJ Entrepreneur Scholarship - a $2500 grant for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to pursue a career in media, marketing, or communications. Applicants must be a current National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) student member in good standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Annual student memberships cost $40.
The deadline is 20th November, midnight PT.
North to Shore Community Arts Grants - funding of up to $5000 for artists, producers, small businesses and nonprofit organisations based in Asbury Park, Atlantic City, and Newark to self-produce events or appear on a Community Showcase Stage during the North to Shore Festival in June 2024. Applicants must be based and/or primarily operating in one of the host cities. Applicant organisations must have annual operating budgets of no greater than $1 million.
The deadline is 21st November, 11:59 pm ET.
NYFA New Work Grant - a $3000 project-based grant from the New York Foundation of the Arts which supports emerging Queens-based artists in their creation of new work. “New Work” is defined as work that has not been produced or presented to an audience before, and artists and art collectives from all artistic disciplines are welcome to apply. Proposed projects must include a public component that takes place in Queens and provides local community members with the opportunity to experience dynamic, easily accessible arts and culture. Applicants must be over 18.
The deadline is 21st November, 5 pm ET.
Kiplinger Fellowship - a 1-week fellowship for international journalists on the topic of Immigration and Migration, held at Ohio University and the Scripps School of Journalism, from 14th - 20th April 2024. The fellowship is for journalists with less than five years experience. They provide free training, lodging and most meals, as well as a travel stipend (unspecified) to cover the majority of the fellows’ transportation. They accept audio journalists.
The deadline is 27th November.
Sundog Theatre “The Originals” Radio Plays Call Out - an opportunity for radio plays in English to be read by actors, broadcast live on the web, and heard throughout New York City, the United States, and worldwide in January 2024. They are looking for original dramas or comedies with no more than 5 characters, running between 45 - 60 minutes. It is free to submit and they pay $150 for each play that is used.
The deadline is 30th November, but “the sooner the better.”
The National Press Club Lewis Scholarship - free housing and a monthly stipend to support student journalists of colour who plan to intern at news media outlets in Washington, D.C. 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.
The deadline is 30th November, 12 pm ET.
ASU M.A. Journalism Funding - a fully funded M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University. Full merit-based tuition coverage is available for applicants of the Master’s of Arts in Investigative Journalism, Business Journalism, Mass Communication and Sports Journalism, through assistantships and fellowships. Assistantship packages include full tuition, health benefits, and a stipend of $8000 for the first two semesters. During that time graduate assistants work 20 hours per week for the school, usually assigned to conduct research for faculty members or serve as teaching assistants for online courses. There are also additional partial scholarships for other Journalism Master’s.
The deadline is 1st December.
Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship - a yearlong opportunity for early career Washington, D.C., based reporters to learn what it takes to cover the White House, Supreme Court, Capitol, Pentagon, Justice Department and other key government institutions. The fellowship involves monthly sessions with fellows, lawmakers, analysts and top journalists who will discuss policy, politics and best practices in reporting. Applicants can be journalists from any medium and news organisation.
The deadline is 4th December.
FIJ Threats to Democracy in the U.S. Grant - The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) offers grants of up to $10,000 to fund stories that break new ground and expose wrongdoing related to threats to democracy in the United States. Applicants must have a commitment from a media outlet to publish or broadcast the story. Proposals from journalists from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged. Successful applicants will have access to editorial mentorship and free legal assistance from the Reporter’s Committee for Freedom of the Press.
The deadline is 31st December, 11:59 pm ET, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The NPR Student Podcast Challenge (College Edition) - a free-to-enter competition where U.S. 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 less than 8 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 2023. It can be done alone or with collaborators. 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.
The deadline is 5th January.
Stanford’s John S. Knight Fellowship (United States) - a 10-month journey of professional and personal exploration for U.S. based journalists to test ideas for improving access to information that helps sustain robust democratic communities. The fellowship involves twice-weekly cohort events that include leadership workshops, skills training and discussions with guest experts. Applicants must have at least five years of full-time professional journalism experience, but NOTE: applicants do not require college degrees or experience in traditional newsrooms. Stanford offers a stipend of $95,000, plus a housing supplement to help with rent.
The deadline is 24th January, 1 pm PT.
United Kingdom + Ireland
ELAN x APA Pre-Ceremony Mixer - The Entry Level Audio Network and the Audio Production Awards are teaming up to host a pre-ceremony mixer for people who do not know many others in the audio industry, or who find larger events challenging. This will take place on the day of the awards, 22nd November, from 5 - 6 pm, at the Balcony Bar in the British Film Institute (BFI). It’s an opportunity to meet people in an informal setting before the main event. Tickets are free, but numbers will be capped to keep the gathering as relaxed as possible.
The deadline is as soon as possible.
ELAN’s Peer-to-Peer Mentor Scheme - a scheme by the Entry Level Audio Network (ELAN) designed for entry-level U.K. based audio makers to learn and grow from each other. ELAN pairs up two early-career individuals with similar levels of experience and similar interests (where possible), and from there the makers are responsible for arranging check-ins and setting goals, or whatever it is they are seeking to gain from the mentorship. They recommend no more than five years experience to join the scheme, as the majority of entrants will be just starting out. NOTE: ELAN is not responsible for the frequency of responses from your peer mentor; if you cannot get in contact with them, they will try their best to re-match you.
The deadline is 6th November, 5 pm GMT.
The Grand Plan Fund - £1000 funds for creative people of colour based in the U.K. who want to bring a new creative project to life. They support creativity in all its forms. Applicants must identify as Black, Asian, Brown and/or part of the Global Majority and be over 18 years old.
The next deadline is 9th November.
The Alternative Conservatoire - a free, full-time, 3-month accelerator programme for nine composers and music creators. Composers working with electronics and sound art are welcome to apply. The course is designed around each individual student alongside a practical core curriculum. The conservatoire will take place from 8th January to 6th April 2024 in London. Students are invited to apply with a project that they would like to work on throughout the course (this can be solo or include members of the Conservatoire’s house band, Gokumi Ensemble). Each Student will be offered their own mentor to guide their artistic development throughout the programme. Applicants must be aged 18-25 or within the first 10 years of professional practice.
The deadline is 13th November, 5 pm GMT.
Audible and Multitrack Off-Mic Workshops - free workshops for U.K. residents, offering training on a variety of different off-mic roles across the audio sector. They have lessons (some intermediate, some beginner) in sound design, narrative documentary making, audio drama directing, audiobook production, audio editing and production management. Most of the workshops are taking place at Audible’s London offices, except production management which will be online. Successful applicants will secure a place at only one of the workshops. Applicants must be over 18 years old.
The deadline is 24th November, 11:59 pm GMT.
Radio Academy Mentoring Programme (RAMP) - a 6-month scheme for mid-career radio and audio professionals based in the U.K. who are ready to take a significant step in their career. It is available to people working in all areas, including production, presentation, journalism, technology, craft, commercial and support roles. Applicants must have more than five years of professional experience in the industry. During the six months, mentees receive six hours of mentoring contact with an experienced industry figure, as well as seminars, networking events and peer-to-peer feedback from their cohort. NOTE: You don’t need to be a member of the Radio Academy to apply, but if selected you are expected to become a member by the time RAMP begins.
The deadline is 26th November.
Sonica Open Call - an opportunity for U.K. and Ireland-based artists, from all backgrounds and at any career stage, to present existing audio-visual work for live performance or installation as part of Sonica Glasgow 2024. They offer a fee of £750 - £1000 depending on the type of work and the artists’ level of experience. They also cover travel, accommodation and per diems for artists based outside of Glasgow. All work must be complete and have had at least one public showing. There must be a strong sound and visual element.
The deadline is 4th December, 12 pm GMT.
BBC Script Submissions Open Call - a call out for drama or comedy/drama scripts written for film, TV, radio, stage, online or for children’s media. BBC Writersroom aren’t looking for ideas for production explicitly, they are primarily using the scripts to identify writers with real talent and potential. The opportunity is for residents of the U.K., Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Republic of Ireland. Comedy sketch shows and pure narrative comedy series or sitcoms are not eligible. Scripts must be a minimum of 30 pages long. The copyright of all submitted scripts rests with the writer.
The deadline is 5th December, 12 pm GMT.
Europe
FPD Low Countries Grant - funds for investigative journalists from Belgium and The Netherlands who want to collaborate for a cross-border local investigation. The proposed project must be published in at least one Dutch-language medium in Belgium and in one medium in the Netherlands. Applicants must have a letter of intent for publication from at least two professional news outlets. They accept any journalistic media, including radio documentaries and podcasts. There is no limit to the budget you can suggest. NOTE: The grant details are here, the website hyperlinks to the wrong page.
The next deadline is 9th November, 1 pm CET.
FPD Science Grant - funds for in-depth Dutch-language investigative science journalism in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects that cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. The results of the research must be published in a Belgian media outlet. There is no limit to the budget you can suggest.
The next deadline is 9th November, 1 pm CET.
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. There is no limit to the budget you can suggest.
The next deadline is 9th November, 1 pm CET.
Belgian Podcast Awards - awards for podcasts produced in Belgium or published for Belgian listeners. Submitted podcasts must have published a minimum of four episodes between January and December 2023 (except for the documentary and story categories, for which there is no minimum threshold). They have 14 categories, including French Language. There are also three special awards which independent podcast creators are automatically entered into: Best Interview, Best Reportage and Best Production. The final decision is based: 50% on points from the jury, 40% on online public voting and 10% on public voting during the award show.
The deadline is 31st December, 11:59 pm CET.
Africa
GPU National Journalism Awards - free-to-enter awards from The Gambia Press Union honouring the courage and excellence of Gambian journalists. There are 21 categories, including Community/Rural Radio Station of the Year and Journalist of the Year. All media is accepted, including online, multimedia and radio. Winners receive a trophy, certificate, and cash prize (unspecified). Audio entries that are not in English must provide a translation.
The deadline is 9th November.
Berkeley Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program - a fully funded, 2-year Master’s of Journalism from The University of California Berkeley for applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa. They teach narrative writing, radio, photography, broadcast and online video production, multimedia storytelling, and data- and investigative-based journalism.
The deadline is 15th December, 8:59 pm PT.
Latin America + The Caribbean
Climate Journalism Mentoring Program - an opportunity for journalists from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela to publish stories on the impact of the climate crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean. There is a particular focus on fair transition energy in the region. Climate Tracker provides tutoring from their team of mentors along with $250 for each story published, up to $750. Previous fellows have come from a range of different mediums.
The deadline is 19th November.
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