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STORY GRANT AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR INDIGENOUS ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISTS

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Application Deadline: 18 January 2024, 11:59 PM, Pacific/Niue (UTC -11)

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

EJN is offering reporting grants to Indigenous journalists to support the production of in-depth environmental stories that call attention to climate justice, biodiversity, sustainable ecosystems, Indigenous sovereignty and leadership, and other issues related to the rights and well-being of Indigenous peoples and communities. 

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must self-identify as Indigenous or belonging to a tribe and will be asked to provide details on their Indigenous or tribal affiliations in the application. EJN is utilizing the ILO Convention No. 169 as a baseline for eligibility and will seek to establish a diverse cohort from a wide range of Indigenous and tribal communities and nations.

Applicants can be from any country in the world.

Journalists who have previously received Indigenous Story Grants from EJN in 2021 and/or 2022 are eligible for this opportunity, but preference will be given to those who have not yet received support.

BENEFIT:

To increase Indigenous representation in environmental reporting, EJN is launching a training program for 8 to 9 Indigenous journalists with a grant of up to $1,400 each.

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THE ROYAL SOCIETY CAREER DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: 24 January 2024, at 3pm UK time.

LOCATION: United Kingdom

This scheme provides the most talented early career scientists from underrepresented groups in STEM with research funding and high-quality training opportunities to build a strong base for a successful research career. The Career Development Fellowship is now open to applications. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Research must be within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. For a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society. 

You can apply for the pilot scheme if you: 

Self-identify as being from a Black heritage including mixed Black background; 
and 

Have a PhD or will have one by the time the funding starts; but have less than 24 months post-doctoral experience; 

Both UK and non-UK domiciled researchers who wish to conduct their research in the UK are eligible. 

Before applying, please ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements, laid out in the scheme notes. 

BENEFIT:

Up to £690,000 over four years to cover the Research Fellow’s salary and associated on-costs (at 80%), directly allocated costs (at 80%) and research expenses; 

A high-quality programme of training, mentoring and engagement to support career development; 

Flexibility to accommodate personal circumstances including part-time working. There is also provision for maternity, paternity, adoptive or extended sick leave.

Applicants can request relocation and visa costs for themselves and their dependants (partner and children). These costs can be requested in addition to the total grant cap of £690,000 over four years.

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