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BBC NEWS KOMLA DUMOR AWARD 2025

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Application Dealine: 11.59 pm GMT, 20th March 2025

LOCATION: England

In the 10th year, the BBC News Komla Dumor Award will be made to an outstanding individual living and working in Africa, who combines strong journalism skills, on-air flair, and an exceptional talent in telling African stories with the ambition and potential to become a star of the future. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To apply for this prestigious award, you must be currently living and working as a journalist in Africa. 

You must also have the following skills and experience: 

Excellent journalism skills, including in digital and social media

Broadcasting experience is preferable

An excellent broadcasting personality, voice and strong presenting skills with the ability to perform at the microphone and in front of the camera with flair

The ability to identify and pitch a strong original African story idea, aligned to the BBC editorial guidelines http://www.bbc.co.uk/editorialguidelines/ 

Wide and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the African continent, including politics, business, culture, history and sport

Fluency in English as a first or equivalent language

You must provide the BBC with your name, email and postal address if you wish to enter for this award. 

The BBC will only ever use your personal details for the purposes of administering this award, and will not publish them or provide them to anyone without your permission. 

The deadline for receiving entries for the award is final. This is 23.59 hours (GMT) on 20th March 2025. No entries received after this date will be considered. 

The BBC will not be liable for any costs incurred in the application process for this award. 

The BBC does not accept any responsibility for late or lost entries. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt. No responsibility is accepted for incomplete entries or entries made fraudulently. 

This award is not open to employees of the BBC, any person directly involved in the BBC or the running of the competition. 

BENEFIT:

Salary: The BBC will pay for the winner’s flights to and from the UK and for their visa. We will also arrange and pay for the winner’s accommodation in London during their placement. The winner will receive a basic journalist salary during the three months in London (tax and deductions will be made as appropriate).
Contract type: Three-month fixed term contract 
Location: Office Base in London

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awards, Events, Opportunities, other events, PhD/post doctoral

COLUMBIA GLOBAL EMERGING SCHOLARS PHD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: March 19, 2025

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program provides opportunities for early-career scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who hold refugee status or have been forcibly displaced. Through the program, year-long fellowships are awarded to support emerging displaced scholars through a Columbia Global Center, where they receive ongoing support to enhance their research capabilities, broaden their professional networks, and advance toward a successful career in academia.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible candidates are scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who have been forcibly uprooted from their home countries and respective academic institutions. They could be postdoctoral scholars in the early stages of their careers or Ph.D. candidates who have had their education disrupted. Creative writers, artists, curators, and scholars working on interdisciplinary projects are encouraged to apply.

Must be displaced.

Must have a Ph.D. in the humanities (with rare exceptions, candidates with a non-terminal M.A. or  who were on track to get a PhD may be considered).

Must be based in the region of the Global Center to which they wish to apply (Sub-Saharan Africa for Nairobi; Middle East or North Africa for Amman; Latin America or the Caribbean for Santiago).

Must demonstrate at least an intermediate level of English language proficiency.

Must have received their highest academic degree within the last 12 years. Exceptions to this timeline will be considered to accommodate career-specific trajectories or other circumstances.

While it is preferred that fellows remain in person at the relevant Columbia Global Center for the duration of the fellowship, there is a minimum in-person requirement of six months if it is not feasible for the fellow to remain in person due to immigration, family-related, or other circumstances.

Researchers working on interdisciplinary research projects are welcome to apply.

Fellows are expected to participate in scholarly presentations, workshops, and roundtable discussions. Through the Global Center, they will be connected to a global network of academics and scholars from Columbia University and beyond.

BENEFIT:

Scholars receive the following:

Hosting and work space at one of the Columbia Global Centers (Amman, Nairobi, or Santiago).

A stipend.

Dedicated mentorship from esteemed Columbia faculty.

A small research/travel fund to support their scholarly endeavors.

Training that meets their academic needs in areas such as academic writing.

Access to a broad selection of online courses.

Full integration into the vibrant life of one of the Columbia Global Centers.

Inclusion in an alumni network.

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