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Kiplinger Journalism Fellowships

The Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism is accepting applications for its 2014 fellowships.

The fellowship aims to help journalists to “unite rigorous reporting with digital storytelling — so they can learn how to engage in social media and develop innovative online projects that inform wide audiences.”

Fellows will spend a week at Ohio State University, USA, for  intensive training in creative reporting, investigative reporting and public affairs reporting; using online data tools and social media; and  ethical issues in social media.

Print, broadcast and online journalists with at least five years’ experience in the field are eligible to apply.

Interested applicants must send a bio; a short explanation of how the Kiplinger Fellowship would benefit them and their news organizations; links to three recent stories; and two references.

The deadline for applications is November 30.

More information about the program is available at http://www.kiplingerprogram.org/kiplinger_program/index.html

Smithsonian Magazine photo contest

The Smithsonian magazine is accepting entries for the annual Smithsonian Photo Contest. Photojournalists and amateur photographers worldwide are eligible to join.

Interested entrants may submit a photo in any of the following categories:  American Life, The Natural World, People, Altered Images, Travel, and a category for photos taken through mobile devices.

All images submitted must have been taken since 1 January 2011. Photographs of persons who are recognizable must be accompanied with a model release from the subject or from the subject’s guardians in case the subject is a minor.

An entrant may submit photographs along with requested information online at smithsonian.com/photo contest.

Deadline is on 29 November 2013.

Other information and rules of the competition can be accessed at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/11th-annual/Photo-Contest-Rules.html.

Lucas Dolega 2014 Award

The Lucas Dolega Award for 2014 is now accepting entries.

The  Award recognizes outstanding photographers who work in risky and dangerous  areas of coverage demonstrating dedication to freedom and democracy.

Photojournalists and freelance photographers reporting in conflict areas may apply for the award.

Interested participants must submit a report consisting of a selection of 10 to 20 photos on the coverage of “any event relevant to the defense of freedoms and democracy, a conflict (civil or military wars, riots, attacks or public demonstrations), a revolution, a natural or sanitary disaster, and/or their consequences on civil populations.”

The entrants may submit their photos along with a duly accomplished application form online through https://www.wetransfer.com/ at prix@lucasdolega.com or via post at Prix « LUCAS DOLEGA » – DGRI (Direction Générale des Relations Internationales) Mairie de Paris – 9, Place De L’Hôtel De Ville – 75196 Paris Cedex 04 – France.

The deadline for entries is Nov 15.

More information about the award is available at http://www.lucasdolega.com/en/prix-lucas-dolega-2014-3e-edition/.