January deadlines for contest and international journalism fellowships

[Robb Montgomery]

I am passing this great list on from my friends at the
International Journalists' Network (IJNet)

Here is a friendly reminder of some of the many international journalism training and fellowship opportunities with upcoming deadlines.
A full list can be accessed on IJNet at https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/list/deadlines

January 9: George Polk Awards
Print and broadcast journalists from all over the world can be nominated for the George Polk Awards, which honor journalists that show resourcefulness and courage in gathering information, and skill in relating the story. https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/george_polk_awar...

January 9: Media that Matters film submissions
Filmmakers from around the world who focus on social issues may submit their best works to The Media That Matters Film Festival. https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/media_that_matte...

January 15: Peabody Awards
Broadcast journalists worldwide have until January 15 to submit their best works to the Peabody Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in electronic media, including radio, television and cable. https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/peabody_awards_a...

January 15: World Press photo contest
The World Press Photo, a non-profit organization based in the Netherlands, is now inviting photojournalists and professional photographers to enter the 2009 World Press Photo contest. https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/2009_world_press...

January 19: Register for European Union blogging competition
Bloggers from EU member states are invited to take part in a blogging competition surrounding the 2009 Parliamentary Elections. https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/registration_ope...

January 28: Reuters fellowship for journalists
Mid-career journalists worldwide can apply for the chance to take a break from the newsroom to spend between three to nine months at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism in Oxford, U.K. https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/reuters_fellowsh...