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Deadline: 10 June 2012

Honestly, how many people have read your thesis? Four? Five maybe? And we bet that number includes both your parents and your supervisor.

Yearly, hundreds of thousands of theses are being written all over the world. Most of them seem to be destined to collect dust on a shelf somewhere, once its writer has received a degree.

Therefore, United Academics has set up a “Share your Science” writing contest. Break away from restrictive academic writing rules, transform your thesis into a magazine article and enter the competition.

This years’ theme is “Connect Science and Society.”

WHY SHOULD YOU COMPETE?

• The winner gets €250
• The winner’s article will be fully designed and published in United Academics Magazine
• The winner is offered an internship at United Academics Publishing
• The 10 best articles will be published on our website

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

The competition is open to any person who, during the past two academic years (2009-2010, and 2010-2011), has successfully written a thesis which was a requirement for obtaining a bachelor's, master’s or PhD degree from an acknowledged university in any discipline.

The thesis on which the article is based received a mark of 7,5 / B or higher. You signed up as a member of United Academics through www.united-academics.org and “liked” our Facebook page on www.facebook.com/unitedacademics.

THE RULES

- The jury will consider any article that is in line with this year's theme: Connect Science and Society. Scientific knowledge can improve the quality of life at many different levels - from the routine workings of our everyday lives to global issues. Your article must emphasize why your research is relevant for our society, and how it could improve quality of life.
- The maximum length of the article that will be considered by the jury is 1600 words.
- The article should be written in English.
- Make sure it’s written for the lay reader.
- Please do not write from the first person.

CRITERIA

The articles will be evaluated on the basis of:

- Does it apply this year's theme: Connect Science and Society.
- Originality.
- Writing quality.
- Journalistic value.

APPLICATION

The article should be sent digitally in Microsoft Word or PDF format, to: shareyourscience@united-academics.org.

The following documents should be submitted together with the article;

-The official version of the thesis in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- A brief summary of the article in English (maximum 200 words) outlining the central research question, the research method, the conclusions reached and the way the article connects to the theme: Connect Science and Society.
- The Share your Science Application Form, which can be downloaded and sent as an attachement along with the article, and other required supplements. You are free to send images together with your application.

DEADLINES

The official deadline for receipt of the article is noon on June 10, together with the required supplements. The jury will notify the ten best articles and the winning article by June 29.

PRIZES

The winning article of the “Share your Science” writing contest will be published in United Academics Magazine. In addition, the winner will be offerred an internship at the United Academics publishing team and gets €250. The ten best articles will be featured on our website.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries/ submissions: shareyourscience@united-academics.org

Website: http://www.united-academics.org

Deadline: 10 June 2012

Honestly, how many people have read your thesis? Four? Five maybe? And we bet that number includes both your parents and your supervisor.

Yearly, hundreds of thousands of theses are being written all over the world. Most of them seem to be destined to collect dust on a shelf somewhere, once its writer has received a degree.

Therefore, United Academics has set up a “Share your Science” writing contest. Break away from restrictive academic writing rules, transform your thesis into a magazine article and enter the competition.

This years’ theme is “Connect Science and Society.”

WHY SHOULD YOU COMPETE?

• The winner gets €250
• The winner’s article will be fully designed and published in United Academics Magazine
• The winner is offered an internship at United Academics Publishing
• The 10 best articles will be published on our website

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

The competition is open to any person who, during the past two academic years (2009-2010, and 2010-2011), has successfully written a thesis which was a requirement for obtaining a bachelor's, master’s or PhD degree from an acknowledged university in any discipline.

The thesis on which the article is based received a mark of 7,5 / B or higher. You signed up as a member of United Academics through www.united-academics.org and “liked” our Facebook page on www.facebook.com/unitedacademics.

THE RULES

- The jury will consider any article that is in line with this year's theme: Connect Science and Society. Scientific knowledge can improve the quality of life at many different levels - from the routine workings of our everyday lives to global issues. Your article must emphasize why your research is relevant for our society, and how it could improve quality of life.
- The maximum length of the article that will be considered by the jury is 1600 words.
- The article should be written in English.
- Make sure it’s written for the lay reader.
- Please do not write from the first person.

CRITERIA

The articles will be evaluated on the basis of:

- Does it apply this year's theme: Connect Science and Society.
- Originality.
- Writing quality.
- Journalistic value.

APPLICATION

The article should be sent digitally in Microsoft Word or PDF format, to: shareyourscience@united-academics.org.

The following documents should be submitted together with the article;

-The official version of the thesis in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- A brief summary of the article in English (maximum 200 words) outlining the central research question, the research method, the conclusions reached and the way the article connects to the theme: Connect Science and Society.
- The Share your Science Application Form, which can be downloaded and sent as an attachement along with the article, and other required supplements. You are free to send images together with your application.

DEADLINES

The official deadline for receipt of the article is noon on June 10, together with the required supplements. The jury will notify the ten best articles and the winning article by June 29.

PRIZES

The winning article of the “Share your Science” writing contest will be published in United Academics Magazine. In addition, the winner will be offerred an internship at the United Academics publishing team and gets €250. The ten best articles will be featured on our website.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries/ submissions: shareyourscience@united-academics.org

Website: http://www.united-academics.org

Deadline: 8 July 2012

We've heard you loud and clear about how busy you are with your thesis and the lack of time to compete in our contest. In an effort to give all students the opportunity to join our 'Share Your Science' writing contest, we're extending the deadline!

THE COMPETITION

Honestly, how many people have read your thesis? Four? Five maybe? And we bet that number includes both your parents and your supervisor.

Yearly, hundreds of thousands of theses are being written all over the world. Most of them seem to be destined to collect dust on a shelf somewhere, once its writer has received a degree.

Therefore, United Academics has set up a “Share your Science” writing contest. Break away from restrictive academic writing rules, transform your thesis into a magazine article and enter the competition.

This years’ theme is “Connect Science and Society.”

WHY SHOULD YOU COMPETE?

• The winner gets €250
• The winner’s article will be fully designed and published in United Academics Magazine
• The winner is offered an internship at United Academics Publishing
• The 10 best articles will be published on our website

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

The competition is open to any person who, during the past two academic years (2009-2010, and 2010-2011), has successfully written a thesis which was a requirement for obtaining a bachelor's, master’s or PhD degree from an acknowledged university in any discipline.

The thesis on which the article is based received a mark of 7,5 / B or higher. You signed up as a member of United Academics through www.united-academics.org and “liked” our Facebook page on www.facebook.com/unitedacademics.

THE RULES

- The jury will consider any article that is in line with this year's theme: Connect Science and Society. Scientific knowledge can improve the quality of life at many different levels - from the routine workings of our everyday lives to global issues. Your article must emphasize why your research is relevant for our society, and how it could improve quality of life.
- The maximum length of the article that will be considered by the jury is 1600 words.
- The article should be written in English.
- Make sure it’s written for the lay reader.
- Please do not write from the first person.

CRITERIA

The articles will be evaluated on the basis of:

- Does it apply this year's theme: Connect Science and Society.
- Originality.
- Writing quality.
- Journalistic value.

APPLICATION

The article should be sent digitally in Microsoft Word or PDF format, to: shareyourscience@united-academics.org.

The following documents should be submitted together with the article;

-The official version of the thesis in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- A brief summary of the article in English (maximum 200 words) outlining the central research question, the research method, the conclusions reached and the way the article connects to the theme: Connect Science and Society.
- The Share your Science Application Form, which can be downloaded and sent as an attachement along with the article, and other required supplements. You are free to send images together with your application.

DEADLINES

The official deadline for receipt of the article is noon on July 8, together with the required supplements.

PRIZES

The winning article of the “Share your Science” writing contest will be published in United Academics Magazine. In addition, the winner will be offerred an internship at the United Academics publishing team and gets €250. The ten best articles will be featured on our website.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries/ submissions: shareyourscience@united-academics.org

Website: http://www.united-academics.org

Deadline: 29 June 2012

These are the official rules for the LittWorld 2012 Writing Contest, “Blogging for Global Impact.”

WRITING PROMPTS

Write a short blog article that responds to one of these five writing prompts:

• If Jesus were to write a letter to the church in your country, what would He say?
• What is one thing the church in your country has learned that believers elsewhere could benefit from?
• Tell how someone you know in your country was spiritually transformed by the written word.
• Why is it important that more Christian authors in your country write and get published?
• What is your dream for the future of Christian publishing in your country?

To enter the contest, complete the submission form: Submit an Article.

• Each blog article must be 300 words or less.
• You may submit up to three different articles during the competition.
• Articles may be submitted in English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Mandarin. If accepted for the contest, the article will be published on LittWorld Online in its original language accompanied by an English translation.
• Articles must be received on or before Friday, June 29, 2012.
• MAI will select the top 25 blog entries for final judging in the awards competition. Any non-English entries in the top 20 will be translated into English for the final evaluation by judges.
• MAI’s contest judges reserve the right to determine, in their sole and binding discretion, whether articles submitted meet minimum standards of quality for the contest.
• By submitting an article, you affirm that the article is your original work and that MAI, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to use or not use your article in the writing contest.
• You grant MAI nonexclusive permission to publish this article on LittWorld Online and in other websites and printed materials. You retain the right to publish this article on your own blog.
• Articles published on LittWorld Online will include the author’s name and country unless the author asks MAI to withhold this information.

First-place and honorable-mention awards will be presented for the best blog article. Judges appointed by MAI will evaluate blog articles on the basis of content, writing quality, creativity and impact. One first-place Best Blog Article winner will receive US $300. One honorable-mention Best Blog winner will receive US $150.

Winners will be announced on LittWorld Online on August 1, 2012.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: mai@littworld.org

For submissions: submit online here

Website: http://www.littworldonline.org

We run a website that provides various kinds of information about Kenya.

We're looking for creative writers, journalists, authors, journalism students, researchers of information and anyone who is creative and can write very well to do extensive research to develop the content that we need.

Currently we need well researched, well-written, one and half to two page articles about each of the 47 counties of Kenya.

The article should include, but not limited to:

• a short profile (introduction) about each county
• its geographical positioning in Kenya
• county highlights - what happens there? what is the county renowned for?
• who lives in that county? tribes? people?
• sights, places, attractions - talk about some towns in the county?
• new developments in the county?
• some interesting facts about the county?
• any other relevant information worth noting about the county?

Each article should be well balanced, informative and truly fulfill the reader's desires - no bias, politics or propaganda. In other words keep it real while aiming to provide VALUE.

The information should be presented in a down to earth format and written with love, pride, respect and passion for our people and our country. Each article should be simple enough to connect with the reader and provide a unique perspective compared to similar articles on the web.

The writer should be willing to do extensive research from credible sources, or physically, in order to come up with a credible and informative content.

We will pay between US$15-$20 per article based on it's quality and presentation.

And because a picture says a thousands words, we are willing to pay upto US$5 more, if the article is accompanied by images/pics/video clips that complement the content.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries/ submissions: respond to rolen34@gmail.com with any questions you may have and/or information about your experience or samples of similar work

Deadline: 30 June 2011

INVITATION OF ARTICLES FOR VOLUME 17, 2011 EDITION

Articles are hereby invited from interested researchers for possible publication in the next edition of Lagos Notes and Records: A Journal of the Faculty of Arts. Lagos Notes and Records is a member of the African Journals On Line (AJOL). It publishes well-researched and peer-reviewed articles in all areas of humanities broadly defined including but not limited to Languages, Literature, Fine Arts, Theatre, Music, History, Philosophy and Culture.

Articles submitted for publication considerations must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Each article must be an original work of the author.

2. The author should ensure that the article has not been submitted to anywhere else for publication.

3. The article is within the scope of humanistic studies and makes significant contributions to the specific field of interest.

4. The article should be preceded by an abstract of 200 words and 3 – 5 keywords.

5. The manuscript should be between 10 and 15 pages double-spaced on A4 paper, Times New Roman 12 point font size.

6. The author should ensure that there is a title page containing names (no initials), address, current status, institutional affiliation, email address and phone number. All other parts of the article, including the abstract, should not contain the author’s name.

7. Copyright of the article accepted for publication belongs to Lagos Notes and Records. It is however the responsibility of the author to obtain due permission of copyright material used in the article.

8. All tables, figures and photographs are to be specially packaged and camera ready.

9. The author should submit the article electronically to lagosnotesandrecords@unilag.edu.ng and copy eaadedun@yahoo.co.uk or emmanuel.adedun@kcl.ac.uk. In addition, one hard copy should be sent to: Dr. E. A. Adedun, The Editor, Lagos Notes and Records, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Akoka – Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.

10. Documentation of references should be done in accordance with the current American Psychological Association Style (APA) Sheet which is the Journal’s in-house style.

11. Deadline for submission of manuscript is June 30, 2011.

DR.E.A.ADEDUN
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
FACULTY OF ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
NIGERIA
Email: eadedun@unilag.edu.ng,
eaadedun@yahoo.co.uk

Contact Information:

For inquiries: lagosnotesandrecords@unilag.edu.ng

For submissions: lagosnotesandrecords@unilag.edu.ng

Deadline: 26 August 2011

There can be no doubt of the vital role a free press has in a democratic society. The impact of journalism in its myriad forms on the South African collective consciousness cannot be overestimated. Joseph Pulitzer once said of the profession: “Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light.” The many journalists recognised by the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards are no doubt those who provide the guiding light to our society.

Vodacom believes it is important to recognise the achievements of these reporters, who strive tirelessly across a multitude of disciplines to ensure that our society remains informed and progressive. By acknowledging the critical role the media plays in our fledgling democracy, Vodacom, through the Journalist of the Year Awards, hopes to reward those reporters who have genuinely made a difference.

From humble beginnings in 2001, these awards have grown to be the highlight for members of the media profession across the entire spectrum of media disciplines and channels. From old-school print journalists to on-camera TV presenters, and from online columnists to social media bloggers, Vodacom believes in rewarding these quiet champions of the truth. Moreover, for close to a decade now these awards have been the launching pad for some of the most promising young talent in the country, boosting their careers and encouraging them to further hone their craft.

Vodacom and the journalists attending these awards have one major thing in common: both are focused on connecting the nation by providing access to information. And just as journalists evolve towards utilising new forms of technology to deliver their message, so Vodacom, too, remains at the cutting edge of ICT technology.

Judges for this year’s competition will once again be distinguished and highly respected leaders in their respective fields, who possess both the practical and theoretical expertise necessary to decide on the best candidates for the awards. Submission, adjudication and archiving of entries to the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards are carried out by employing leading technological elements. Furthermore, as a company that is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and delivering a cohesive Green message, Vodacom is this year encouraging journalists to enter online, instead of printing their entries. and having them couriered.

Important Dates

Entries Open: 1 August
Entries Close: 26 August

Regional awards

Bloemfontein: 29 September
Cape Town: 30 September
Port Elizabeth: 3 October
Durban: 6 October
Johannesburg: 7 October

National awards

Johannesburg 4 November

Entry Process

All entrants are to register their personal details and the details of their entry piece/s online. Entry pieces may then be submitted to Vodacom in one of three ways:

* Uploaded onto the awards website. See guidelines for this below
* Dropped off at one of the five Vodacom regional offices as specified on the website. Note that it is still necessary to complete the registration on the website
* Collection can be arranged by Media Express if you choose this option on the website.

Online submission requirements

For all submissions that are done online, it is compulsory that proof including date of publication, be provided.

All entries submitted online must adhere to specified technical specification as listed here:
The maximum upload size of a file is 20MB.

o Radio: A copy of the script must be uploaded with the broadcast in .wav, .mp3 or .ai format
o Print: A copy of the article must be uploaded in .doc or .pdf format. Note that the judges need to see proof of publication so if the article is being uploaded in a Word format they will need to see the scanned in copy of the article
o Television: A copy of the broadcast must be uploaded in .flv .mpg, or .mp4 format
o Photography: Photograph/s should be submitted in .pdf, .jpg or jpeg. When providing proof of publication of the photographs, it is preferable to include a copy of the published page where the relevance of the photo to a story or headline may be applicable to the judging of that piece. Entries may be in black & white or in colour.
o Online Journalism: A copy of the article must be submitted with a .pdf copy of the published article and the correct website and link to the article.

Hard copy submission requirements

Journalists wishing to drop off hard copies of submissions or make use of the free courier service from Media Express, in conjunction with Internet Express its online courier partner, are to take note of the following:

* Each entry must first be registered online, in order to obtain a unique reference and tracking number as well as a label for the hard copy entry.
* This label must be printed and attached to each corresponding copy.
* It is compulsory that proof, including date of publication, be provided:
o Radio: Two separate copies in DVD/CD format and two copies of the script per entry must be submitted.
o Print: Two copies of the article must be submitted. If you feel the copy can be better read in A3 format, please submit as A3.
o Television: Two PAL VHS format or DVD's must be submitted and each entry must be on a separate tape or DVD.
o Photography: Two 8" x 10" prints of the original photograph/s should be submitted. When providing proof of publication of the photographs, it is preferable to include a copy of the published page where the relevance of the photo to a story or headline may be applicable to the judging of that piece. Entries may be in black and white or in colour.
o Online Journalism: Two copies of the online version of the article are to be provided on CD as well as two colour copies of A4 print out of the article, or relevant home page. Proof of first on-line publication must be provided by submission of the correct website and link.

Validity and Entry Deadline

* All material must have been published or broadcast between 1 May 2010 and 30 April 2011.
* Entries close at 6pm on 26 August 2011.
* Please note that any entry not fulfilling the criteria as stated herein may be disqualified.
* All journalists and editors wishing to submit entries must register on the Vodacom Journalist of the Year website before submitting their entry.

Submission of entries can be done in one of three ways:

o Electronically online
o By physically dropping off hard copies at one of the five Vodacom regional offices (click here for specific locations)
o By free courier service through Media Express, in conjunction with Internet Express, its online courier partner.

* Proof of publication or broadcast date must be supplied.
* Entrants are to submit background information and a motivation to the judges as to why they believe the submitted material deserves to win - this is essential for all entries. For example, a description of circumstances affecting the story's development, including challenges such as time and/or financial constraints.
* In connection to 'Feature' submissions, a body of work may be submitted as one entry, although it should cover only one subject.
* It is the journalist's responsibility to ensure entries are legible, audible and/or viewable.
* A maximum of three entries per category will be accepted from one individual. Applications containing more than three submissions will be disqualified.
* An entry can only be submitted for one category, i.e. a specific piece can be submitted for either feature or general news but not both.
* The judges reserve the right to move any submission to another category should it be deemed necessary.
* Multiple contributors to one entry may be submitted only if the name of each contributing journalist appears on the by-line of the said entered piece. In the case of multiple contributors, the name of each of the contributors must accompany the submission in the credits section of the registration process. Please include contact details of all contributors. Multiple contributors to a winning entry will equally share the prize, be it at regional or national level.
* Submissions must be entered in the Vodacom region where published or broadcast. A piece which is published or broadcast nationally can be entered in the region closest to the journalist's offices.
* An entry can only be submitted for one region (View regional map), i.e.: a piece cannot be submitted for Gauteng and the Western Cape.
* Every entry in each category, except for Social Media in Journalism which is a national awards only, is eligible for the Regional Awards, provided they meet all requirements within this list of criteria.
* Regional Award winners will automatically be entered into the National Awards.
* Both Regional and National nominations for the Editor’s Choice Award are restricted to winning only one overall prize. A nomination into the Editors' Choice Award will not count as an entry into any other category of the awards.
* The winner of the national Editor’s Choice Award may be required to give feedback on his experiences abroad.
* Submissions must relate to work produced as well as published/broadcast in South Africa.
* There is no fee to enter the awards.
* The Secretariat cannot undertake the return of submissions, as they are archived for educational and reference purposes
* The Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards secretariat do not accept responsibility for any entries lost or damaged in transit
* The organising committee may, at its sole discretion, decide to use any entry or entries in the public domain (broadcasting, for example), for the purpose of promoting the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards. Entrants agree to the use of their entries – or any part of them – for this purpose and waive any claim they may have to remuneration.
* The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Contact Information:

For submissions: submit online here

Website: http://journalist.vodacom.co.za

If you wish to submit an article for publication, please follow the guidelines below. Send queries to articles@azizahmagazine.com

QUERY GUIDELINES

AZIZAH is the magazine for the contemporary Muslim woman. This educated woman is confident about her Islamic faith and continually seeks to improve all aspects of her life. AZIZAH magazine presents her aspirations and achievements, reflects her experiences and empowerment, and her contributions and concerns as she seeks spiritual growth in today's world. It is a magazine that serves as a source of information, inspiration and ideas, as well as a line of connection to other like- minded Muslim women.

AZIZAH is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. However, queries are always welcomed and are responded to within five weeks. When presented for editorial consideration, queries should include a concise description of one compelling idea, the value to AZIZAH readers, the sources that will be used (including interview subjects) and the author's qualifications for writing the article. Queries should also indicate for which department or section of the magazine the articles should be considered. Limit query letters to one page, and attach one or two published writing samples. All submissions must be submitted electronically in Word format, using Times font, size 12. No queries are required for fiction or poetry.

All articles should be written from the perspective of the thinking Muslim woman, avoiding a didactic voice, and addressing persons or issues pertinent to her. Pieces should contain unique information, be tightly focused and challenge the readers to think or talk about this subject after they have completed their reading. Original quotes and interesting anecdotes should be used to lift the article off the page and draw the reader closer to the feeling of the piece. Statements about Islam should always be illustrated with Qur'anic ayat, and only sound ahadith may be used as references.

The optimum length of regular features and fiction should be between 1500 and 2500 words, special features are up to 3700 words and viewpoint pieces should be no longer than 1700 words. Rates vary depending on the article, and payment for first rights is made upon acceptance of the article. At present, there is no payment for poetry. Previously published articles are not accepted. If a query is accepted, the writer will be contacted and offered an assignment contract with the terms of publication, article parameters and due date.

We strongly suggest that you research AZIZAH, its editorial tone, format and vision before submitting queries. This will help to lessen the probability of rejection.

At present, AZIZAH is a quarterly publication and issues are planned far in advance. If you wish to submit an article for publication, please follow the guidelines above. Send queries to articles@azizahmagazine.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: articles@azizahmagazine.com

For submissions: articles@azizahmagazine.com

Website: http://www.azizahmagazine.com

Deadline: 31 July 2011

As part of contributing to the African Women’s Decade (2010-2020) through provision of information on the themes of the Decade, the African Women’s Journal for July-December 2011 will focus on the theme: Women’s Education and Training in Africa.

Call for Papers: The African Women's Journal (July-December 2011)

THEME: Promoting Equal Opportunities for Women’s Access to Education and Training in Africa
The Beijing Platform for Action stresses that education is one of the most powerful and effective tool for women’s empowerment in Africa. However, limited access to quality education and training opportunities continues to hinder women’s equal participation in decision making, leadership and also in positively contributing to development in their countries. This is despite the fact that equal access to education is considered one of the fundamental human rights by the United Nations since it adopted the Right to education (Article 26) in 1949. Efforts to attain equal access to education and training for boys and girls; men and women have not yet resulted in gender parity at all levels including in adult education programmes.

As part of contributing to the African Women’s Decade (2010-2020) through provision of information on the themes of the Decade, the African Women’s Journal for July-December 2011 will focus on the theme: Women’s Education and Training in Africa.

The Journal articles will focus on any of the following sub-themes:-

· Strategies being used to attain equal access to education and training in African countries
· The untold stories in the African continent: some unique examples of literacy programmes and innovations that are transforming the lives of women, their families, communities and societies
· The role of adult and continuing education in boosting women’s empowerment and sustainable development in Africa
· Galvanizing African governments to allocate sufficient resources for and monitor the implementation of educational reforms
· From policy to practice: Expanding opportunities for women and girls’ education

Guidelines:

For those interested to submit articles, kindly send us an ABSTRACT of your article on or before 31st July, 2011. The abstract should be written in English or French and must not be more than 200 words.

You will be notified if your abstract has been approved. Only writers with selected abstracts will be asked to submit full article, which must be written in English or French and should be between 800 to 2,000 words. The article also needs to be well researched with clear referencing. A guideline for referencing will be provided. We will also require pictures relating to the article. (NB: The picture will have to be in Jpeg format). Including a brief biographical note, contact information with a JPEG mug shot picture of yourself in high resolution. Deadline for submission of FULL ARTICLE will be 30th August, 2011.

Please note the following key deadlines

• Abstract should be submitted by 31st July, 2011
• Full Article should be submitted by 30th August, 2011

For inquiries: admin@femnet.or.ke or communication@femnet.or.ke

For submissions: admin@femnet.or.ke or communication@femnet.or.ke

Website: http://www.femnet.or.ke/

Deadline: 15 June 2012

Established in 1998 by Thomson Reuters Foundation and IUCN, the Award aims to raise global awareness of environmental and sustainable development issues by encouraging high standards in environmental reporting worldwide.

THE PRIZE

The winner of the 2012 IUCN - Thomson Reuters Environmental Media Award will receive an all expenses paid trip to Jeju Island, South Korea to attend IUCN's 2012 World Conservation Congress, the world’s leading summit on the environment from 6 to 15 September 2012.

HOW TO ENTER

The 2012 IUCN -Thomson Reuters Media Award is open to journalists and writers across the world, writing for any publication, website or blog. To enter, simply submit your article on our Facebook page between 15 May and 15 June and then get your friends and colleagues to vote for you.

HOW TO VOTE

The first time you vote, you'll need to click on "Connect to vote" and then to allow the application. After that, just click on "Vote" to vote for your favourite article — you can vote once per day between 15 May and 15 June 2012.

THE WINNER

The competition closes at 17:00 CET on 15 June 2012.The article with the most votes will be deemed the winner. IUCN reserves the right to disqualify inappropriate or offensive entries. The winner will be announced on 1 July 2012.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Any writer/blogger/journalist over the age of 18 is eligible to enter the Award.
• The competition is open to individuals only.
• To be eligible, your entry must include: (a) article title, (b) an article up to 450 words
• Each entrant may submit only one entry
• Articles may be submitted only in English.
• Only entries published or posted on-line in the Facebook page designated by IUCN, between 15 May and 15 June are eligible.
• The entry with the most “Votes” at the close of the competition at 17:00 CET on 15 June 2012 will be deemed the winner.
• IUCN and Thomson Reuters reserve the right to disqualify any entries deemed inappropriate or offensive.
• Employees of IUCN and the Thomson Reuters Foundation are not permitted to enter.
• Entrants are not permitted to submit articles published by IUCN or Thomson Reuters, but may submit their own articles previously published by other organizations/media outlets.
• The winner will be announced on Monday, 1 July 2012.
• The winner will receive an all expenses paid trip to Jeju Island, Korea to attend the IUCN World Conservation Congress from 6 to 15 September including economy airfare, hotel accommodation, daily meal allowance (all within limits established by IUCN) and media accreditation for the World Conservation Congress Forum. The prize may not be converted into cash. If the winner is unable to travel or otherwise participate in the IUCN World Conservation Congress for all or part of the period 6 to 15 September 2012, then the prize will be awarded to the second most liked article.

• That you own the copyright for your article and grant IUCN the right to use it in its publications, websites and/or in promotional material connected to this competition.
• That you own the copyright of any photograph included in your entry or have the permission of the copyright owner to use it and for IUCN to use it.
• That you accept these terms and conditions.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries: contact Gillian Eborn at gillian.eborn@iucn.org or call +41 (0)22 999 0233

For submissions: post your entries on the IUCN FB competition page

Website: http://www.iucn.org/

Deadline: 31 October 2012

(Note: The competition is open to travelers worldwide aged 18 and over.)

Write and tell us about The place you didn't want to be. It could have been a long, tortuous journey, an embarrassing moment or a dangerous situation. Perhaps you were presented with food you'd rather not eat or a bed you'd rather not sleep in.

Make us laugh, cry, sympathise or cringe.

Entries should be between 350-750 words in length and your own original work. Please give your article a title. Entries that are shorter or longer, or contain copied work will not be considered. Please paste your text on to the email body, do not send attachments.

Entries should be sent to: competition@puretravel.com, with your name, e-mail and telephone number by Wednesday 31st October 2012. All entries will be posted on the PureTravel web site.

10 articles will then be selected by a panel and these pieces will be open for public voting until Friday 30th November 2012.

The three most popular will then be judged by a professional Travel writer and the winner announced on Friday 14th December.

THE JUDGE: JEREMY LAZELL

Jeremy Lazell worked for eight years as a trekking guide before turning to writing, a decision he's had plenty of time to regret while sleeping in a hammock 200ft up in the Borneo rainforest for the Sunday Times, all but drowning in Scotland while rafting for GQ, and hooking nothing but his own cheek while fishing in Belize for Food & Travel. Based at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, where he lives with his wife and three boys, Jeremy writes about 90% of his material for the Sunday Times Travel Section, specialising in adventure travel, family holidays, and whatever round-ups help pay the bills. He has also worked for Conde Nast Traveller and Esquire magazines.

All the entries to the competition will be loaded onto the PureTravel web site for you to enjoy, as per our Terms and Conditions.

PRIZES

The winner will receive £1,000 or US$1,500.

The 2011 winner Sam Clark wrote: "The money came in a few days ago. You were right, it is a good start to the New Year. The 1,500 dollars is going to my next adventure down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. On my bike trip I was following Lewis and Clark's route across North America, and this trip is tribute to John W. Powell's descent down the Grand. The money came just in time to make the next adventure possible. Thanks so much!"

In 2012, that could be you!

The winning article will also be published in "Geographical" magazine, the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society. To see the 2010 winning entry in print, please look at our PureTravel blog..

As part of their support, Geographical is offering a subscription discount to those interested in travel writing. The magazine is a useful resource of information on the world and features excellent travel articles.

Entries will all be posted on the PureTravel web site. Your name will be published with your article, please tell us if you wish to have this withheld. Please note that the e-mail/phone number is for our use only and will not be published online.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. The competition is open to travelers worldwide aged 18 and over, with the exception of employees of PureTravel and Geographical magazine, their immediate families, agents, or anyone else associated with administration of this promotion.

2. Closing date for receipt of all entries is 31th October 2012.

3. There is one prize consisting of a £1,000 cheque, or US$1,500. The winning article will be published in "Geographical" magazine.

4. To enter, send your article of between 350–750 words, to competition@puretravel.com with your name, email address and telephone number. Please paste your text on to the email body, do not send attachments. Alternatively, you can also enter via post by sending your entry to: PureTravel Travel Encounters Competition, Realworld Travel, The Royal, 25 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF.

5. The initial shortlist of 10 will be selected on merit by a panel of judges appointed by PureTravel, including at least one independent judge (i.e. not an employee of either company). The winner will be selected by one independent judge.

6. Online voting will start on the Friday 9th November 2012 and finish on Friday 30th November 2012. To vote you must register for the free PureTravel.com newsletter. Your registration e-mail will be your voting signature. Only one vote per person. Please note that there is an opt-out of this newsletter on every issue.

7. The winner will be informed by Friday 14th December 2012 and the result published on the web site.

8. PureTravel will have the right to publish all entries on its web site. Geographical magazine will have the publishing rights on the winning article. Articles will be removed from the PureTravel web site on request once the competition is over.

9. Entries limited to one per person.

10. E-mail addresses will be only be used by PureTravel for their own newsletter which can be opted out of. They will not be disclosed to any other parties.

11. There is no alternative to the prize offered and the prizes are non–transferable.

12. If for any reason a winner is unable to take the prize as offered, the Promoter reserves the right to award the prize to the next best entry.

13. The judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

14. The winners agree to participate in any reasonable publicity required by the Promoter.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: competition@puretravel.com

Website: http://www.puretravel.com

Deadline: 20 March 2012

There are many blogs, and many bloggers out, there talking birth. Some are bloggers who blog about birth occasionally, while others talk birth regularly. Regardless of the frequency, they blog about the statistics, the interventions and the cesareans. They talk about the good births, the bad births, breastfeeding, the postpartum period and more. They discuss the how comes and the why’s, and there is no shortage of opinions on why you should and why you shouldn’t.

Amidst these many blogs are the few bloggers who might classify themselves Black, Mocha, African- American, Mahogany, Afrikan…. I call them Sista Midwives. Those few os us who in addition to blogging about birth often, and some exclusively, write posts that are written specifically for, about, and from our perspective as Black Women. One might ask…” So is birth really THAT much different for Black Women, when compared to Latina, Asian, or Caucasian?” I say yes, Yes, YES.

Sure the babies physically are born the same way. However… the joys and the pains of birth manifest differently in our lives; the spiritual, psychological, physical, emotional and cultural difference that exist are real and significant. It is just as important to note that as no two women of any ethnic group birth exactly the same, the birth stories and experiences of Black Women nationally and internationally are wide and varied.

In this first Carnival: Birthing While Black…A Historical Perspective, we invite you to submit an article or blog post that incorporates in some way, the history of Black Women giving birth. Write about the images that come to mind when you read the title for this first carnival. Tell us how your birth choices today are affected by your personal historical perspective. How do you think our birthing history affects the birth choices of women in our/your community? What unique bit of history can you share about the historical perspective of Birthing While Black? What gives you special pride when you look back into history and visualize Black Women giving birth? Submit an article or blog about anything you feel will highlight and incorporate our theme Birthing While Black…A Historical Perspective.

WHAT IS A BLOG CARNIVAL

A blog carnival is a collection of blog posts from a variety of bloggers on a particular subject, published on the same day. This blog carnival will be published/go live Tuesday March 27th. In addition to posting his/her article, each blogger provides links to all of the other posts submitted. Because of this, blog carnivals are a great way to learn about other fabulous bloggers.

They give you an opportunity to connect with others and have the potential to increase traffic to your blog. If you do not have a personal blog and want to participate, please emails us ASAP at BlackBirthCarnival{at}gmail{dot}com so that we can find you a host blog for your article submission.

GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS

We are looking for posts that are well written, informative, thought provoking, and relevant to the theme of the carnival. We prefer that you submit a new, unpublished post for the carnival however, if you feel you have the “perfect post” that has been previously published we will accept it.

Please email your posts to us at BlackBirthCarnival{at}gmail{dot}com no later than Tuesday, March 20th.

Be sure to put March Carnival in the subject line of the email and don’t forget to give us the title of your post. We cannot accept your submission without a title.

You will receive an HTML code with instructions via email no later than March 26th. You will need to place this code in your blog post so that you will link up with all of the other blogs participating in the carnival. For the success of the carnival, it’s important that you add this code. Please do not publish your post until after midnight on the 27th. We are excited about this new Blog carnival and we look forward to receiving your submissions.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: BlackBirthCarnival{at}gmail{dot}com

For submissions: BlackBirthCarnival{at}gmail{dot}com

Website: http://themahoganywaybirthcafe.wordpress.com

Deadline: 1 July 2012

Reason is the proud new host of the Bastiat Prize for Journalism. Established a decade ago by International Policy Network and featuring $16,000 in award money, the Bastiat Prize honors writers from around the globe who explain the importance of freedom with originality, wit, and eloquence. The prize is named for the classical liberal essayist Frédéric Bastiat (1801-1850), whose writings on free markets, political economy, and individual rights remain a touchstone in libertarian thought. Past prize winners include Virginia Postrel, Tim Harford, Mary Anastasia O’Grady, Robert Guest, Sauvik Chakraverti, and Amity Shlaes.

Submissions will be accepted from May 10 through June 30 and winners will be announced in New York on November 8 at a gala dinner. For more information, email bastiatprize@reason.org.

2012 Bastiat Prize: $16,000 for journalists who support a free society The Bastiat Prize for Journalism this year will have a total prize fund of $16,000, with a First prize of $10,000, Second prize of $5,000 and Third prize of $1,000.

Reason is now accepting submissions to the 2012 Prize, which is open to writers anywhere in the world. Submissions must be received on or before Friday, June 29, 2012. All submissions must be made through the online entry form.

BASTIAT PRIZE RULES

The Bastiat Prize for Journalism ("BPJ") is open to all writers, anywhere in the world; writers need not be full time journalists or associated with any specific publication.

The total prize fund is $16,000, divided between first ($10,000), second ($5,000) and third ($1,000) prize winners.

Entrants must submit their entries through the online entry form on Reason’s website

All articles entered for the BPJ must have been published in print or online (or both).

Articles may comprise or include the transcript of a radio or television broadcast if that transcript has been published in print or online.

In the case of a question about the legitimacy of an article, the author will be consulted and a final decision will be made by The Reason Foundation.

Entries must comprise between one and three articles.

Entries must not exceed 5000 words in total.

Articles must have been published in English.

Articles must have been published for the first time between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.

Entries must state clearly the name of the publication where each article appeared and the date each article was published.

Consideration will be given to the articles on the following criteria: intellectual coherence; persuasiveness; wit and creativity; relevance; clarity and simplicity; wider impact.

Authors must nominate themselves, although submissions may be made by an assistant on the author's behalf with his/her consent.

If some or all articles are available to view online, entrants are encouraged to provide a URL for the articles.

In all cases, an electronic copy of each article (in either .txt, .rtf, or .pdf format) must be uploaded through the submission form. If you encounter problems with the form, then these should be emailed to bastiatprize@reason.org.

Entries must be received on or before July 1, 2012.

The finalists’ articles will be sent to the judges, a list of which will made available on Reason’s website.

The decision of the judges and The Reason Foundation will be final.

Finalists will be invited to a prize dinner in New York City on November 8, 2012. (While attendance is encouraged, it is not obligatory to receive the prize.)

The following individuals and their immediate family are not eligible to enter the Bastiat Prize for Journalism: Previous cash award winners of the Bastiat Prize of Journalism; Directors, staff, former staff, and regular columnists of The Reason Foundation; former staff, Directors and Trustees of International Policy Network; current and past Judges of the Bastiat Prize.

Articles commission, edited and/or placed by The Reason Foundation are not eligible for the BPJ.

Articles published exclusively by The Reason Foundation are not eligible for the BPJ.

The Reason Foundation reserves the right to clarify and/or modify these rules as needed. Entrants will be notified of any changes to the rules.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: bastiatprize@reason.org

For submissions: via the online entry form here

Website: https://www.reason.org/bastiat/

Deadline: 8 June 2012

The Bayeux-Calvados award for war correspondents rewards reports about a conflict situation or its impact on civilians, or news stories involving the defence of freedom and democracy. The report must have been made between 1 June 2011 and 31 May 2012. A €7,000 prize is awarded in each category. The categories of media represented are: radio – photography – television (short and long formats) – written press and Web Journalism (new since 2011). To be considered for the Web Journalism category, the multimedia report must have been published on the Internet or touchpad between the 1 June 2011 and the 31st May 2012.

WRITTEN PRESS

The Application must be made up of an article or a series of one to five articles on the same subject.

Obligatory:

- The Report must have been published on the same media in paper format or on a media website. In the event that the report has not been published by the date on which applications cease to be accepted (8 June 2012), a proof of publication must be supplied to the Organiser before 1 August 2012. Failing this, the application will not be accepted.

- The Report submitted must be identical to the published article.

The following should be sent to the Organiser:

- A copy of the original source (magazine, daily newspaper or internet page) in which the article was published or the digital file of the report in pdf format.

- The text of the article in digital format (Word)

- For Reports in a language other than French, the complete translation of the report into French in digital format (Word).

WEB JOURNALISM

Applications for the Web Journalism category will consist of one or more multimedia report(s) presented in the form of:

- videography (linear compilation of video(s) and photo(s))
-a short multimedia project: video production based solely on photos
-a web documentary (interactive interface).
-reports designed specifically for the Ipad touch pad

Obligatory:

-The “web journalism” production must have been broadcast on a website or via an Ipad touch pad application.
-Group entries are accepted for this web journalism category, led by a representative journalist or a media company.
-The “web journalism” production must be presented in French or English.

The following should be sent to the Organiser:

- 1 CD or DVD of the report / production or only the Internet link (active until December 2012) depending on the format of the production.

- The Internet link for viewing the report or the name of the Ipad application

Bearing in mind the different formats in which multimedia reports are produced today, judgement on the presented production will focus on several criteria so as not to disadvantage projects that have been produced in very different ways. The jury will pay particular attention to the following criteria:

-the coherence of the whole production and its narration
-the contents of the production
-the relevance of the production

Entry application now available:

Entry form YOUNG REPORTER

Entry form WEB JOURNALISM

Entry form WRITTEN PRESS

Read the full award regulations here.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: info@prixbayeux.org

For submissions: the reports must be submitted to Bayeux-Calvados Award for War Correspondents – Hôtel de Ville 19, rue laitière – BP 21215 – 14402 Bayeux Cedex

Website: http://www.prixbayeux.org

The editors of African Affairs are pleased to offer the African Author Prize, to be awarded for the best article published in the journal by an author based in an African institution, or an African Ph.D student based in an overseas university. The prize is in recognition of excellent African scholarship, which often does not reach audiences outside the African continent. To the extent possible, the prize committee will prioritize scholars at the beginning of their career.

The prize will be awarded every second year, for the best article published in the previous two year period. The 20120 winner received a cash prize of £500, one year's free subscription to African Affairs, an economy airfare to London, and £500 for expenses to attend the ASAUK Conference in Oxford, 16-19 September 2010. The runner-up received one year's free subscription to the journal. The next African Author Prize will be awarded at the ASAUK 2012 Conference.

INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS

African Affairs is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal, which aims to appeal to a wide audience. It welcomes submissions from all over the world, in particular from Africa. It accepts articles not just from professional academics, but from authors in a variety of occupations. Because only a small percentage of submitted articles currently meet all the required standards for publication, as editors we thought it would be helpful to provide some guidelines to originality, structure, and style.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION

All articles and correspondence should be sent to african.affairs.editors@gmail.com; if electronic submission is not possible, please send to:

Dr. Sara Rich Dorman
University of Edinburgh
15 A George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9LD
UK

Articles should be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 200 words, typed on a separate page, indicating the major argument of the article and its significance as an addition to existing knowledge or analysis.

Articles should not be more than 8,000 words in length, including footnotes, and typed in double spacing, preferably in Microsoft Word or a compatible format. Contributors without access to electronic mail should submit three double-spaced copies on A4 paper, plus a copy on computer disk. Manuscripts are not usually returned to authors. They should be original contributions and should not be submitted to another publication simultaneously.

Manuscripts should be anonymized, please do not include any information or contact details for authors on the submitted article.

Some limited information may be attached in a cover letter or email, if desired. It is helpful if authors can provide an additional email addresses or a phone number in case of difficulties in communication.

African Affairs has a preference for reviewing works of scholarship. Personal memoirs, unless by persons of great historical significance, are unlikely to be sent to review. We regret that we are unable to return un-reviewed books to the sender.

Complete guidelines for structure and style can be found here.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries/ submissions: african.affairs.editors@gmail.com

Website: http://www.oxfordjournals.org/our_journals/afrafj/

Deadline: 8 June 2012

The Bayeux-Calvados award for war correspondents rewards reports about a conflict situation or its impact on civilians, or news stories involving the defence of freedom and democracy. The report must have been made between 1 June 2011 and 31 May 2012. A €7,000 prize is awarded in each category. The categories of media represented are: radio – photography – television (short and long formats) – written press and Web Journalism (new since 2011). To be considered for the Web Journalism category, the multimedia report must have been published on the Internet or touchpad between the 1 June 2011 and the 31st May 2012.

WRITTEN PRESS

The Application must be made up of an article or a series of one to five articles on the same subject.

Obligatory:

- The Report must have been published on the same media in paper format or on a media website. In the event that the report has not been published by the date on which applications cease to be accepted (8 June 2012), a proof of publication must be supplied to the Organiser before 1 August 2012. Failing this, the application will not be accepted.

- The Report submitted must be identical to the published article.

The following should be sent to the Organiser:

- A copy of the original source (magazine, daily newspaper or internet page) in which the article was published or the digital file of the report in pdf format.

- The text of the article in digital format (Word)

- For Reports in a language other than French, the complete translation of the report into French in digital format (Word).

WEB JOURNALISM

Applications for the Web Journalism category will consist of one or more multimedia report(s) presented in the form of:

- videography (linear compilation of video(s) and photo(s))
-a short multimedia project: video production based solely on photos
-a web documentary (interactive interface).
-reports designed specifically for the Ipad touch pad

Obligatory:

-The “web journalism” production must have been broadcast on a website or via an Ipad touch pad application.
-Group entries are accepted for this web journalism category, led by a representative journalist or a media company.
-The “web journalism” production must be presented in French or English.

The following should be sent to the Organiser:

- 1 CD or DVD of the report / production or only the Internet link (active until December 2012) depending on the format of the production.

- The Internet link for viewing the report or the name of the Ipad application

Bearing in mind the different formats in which multimedia reports are produced today, judgement on the presented production will focus on several criteria so as not to disadvantage projects that have been produced in very different ways. The jury will pay particular attention to the following criteria:

-the coherence of the whole production and its narration
-the contents of the production
-the relevance of the production

Entry application now available:

Entry form YOUNG REPORTER

Entry form WEB JOURNALISM

Entry form WRITTEN PRESS

Read the full award regulations here.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: info@prixbayeux.org

For submissions: the reports must be submitted to Bayeux-Calvados Award for War Correspondents – Hôtel de Ville 19, rue laitière – BP 21215 – 14402 Bayeux Cedex

Website: http://www.prixbayeux.org

Are you a University Student or a College student and you want to explore your writing hobbies?

Then this could be the opportunity for you. Kenyan campus blog is looking for a student Part time writer. Ideally, you should be a creative writer who can write on any of the following broad topics. The more topics you can write on, the better.

-Campus student stories/gossip. Such stories will revolve around the activities in campuses, latest trends in any Campuses etc.
-Relationships and relationship satire.
-Humour.
-Any human interest stories that involve the youth.
-Career articles that touch on the University/College students.
-Opinion articles.

Requirements

-You will need to be a University/College student with an ear on the ground. You should know what the latest stories/gossip in Campus are. A first year, second year or a student who is just starting their third year would be ideal fit for the job since we expect this to be a long term job. College students may also be considered.
-Have impeccable writing skills, be fluent and be able to write coherently. Your stories should be creative and flow naturally and readers should be able to connect with the story line. We may give you leads on which websites you can use to get ideas from, but you will most of the times need to come up with the topics.
-Be ready to deliver the articles as per the deadline. As a start(first six weeks), we will be expecting two or three articles per week and thereafter we will expect at least seven articles per week. You will schedule the articles according to your own timetable, but the seven articles must be delivered before the week is over.( If you noticed, we post at least one article per day). You should also be able to attach images/pictures if and when necessary..
-The length of an article will be between 350 to 500 words. (Usually between half a page to one page).
-Access to a Computer and internet connection, since you will be delivering the articles via email.
Application Procedure
-You should write a brief CV, no more than one page.
-Provide writing samples if you have any. The samples can be on any of the above topics, or a topic of your own choosing that you find interesting.
-Provide links to articles that you have written online; if any.
-Send the application to cmabinda@gmail.com
-The deadline for applying is 30th September 2011.
* There is no need to send academic certificates or transcripts*.

The job start date is late September/Early October.

Payment.

One should consider this as a part time job or more of a side hustle whilst still a campus student. Having said that, we will start with a base pay of Kshs. 500 per article (Article length will be 350 to 500 words, which in context is usually between half a page to one page). So, if you deliver seven articles per week, the pay will be about Kshs.15,000 per month. Payment will be made weekly.
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Contact Information:

For inquiries: cmabinda@gmail.com

For submissions: cmabinda@gmail.com

Website: http://kenyancampos.blogspot.com/

Deadline: 15 July 2011

1001 Stories of Common Ground is announcing its first ever “Positive Change in Action” Competition!

If you’re in an Arab country and believe in improving your society we want to hear from you! 1001 Stories invites submission of original photos, videos and articles that show positive social change in the Middle East and North Africa, and which demonstrate that people from different backgrounds can, and do, come together to change our world for the better.

Four prizes will be awarded: best photo, best video, best article and best video highlighting an initiative to promote women's rights or gender equality!

Competition guidelines:

Eligible entries should consist of a written piece, photo or video that portrays a specific, relevant event demonstrating positive social change in which different individuals or groups work together towards a shared goal. Some examples of this include: Muslims and Christians standing together at a demonstration, men and women working together to make a community safer, different groups working to clean up a neighborhood, or activists from different countries working together to change a specific law.

All entries should be submitted through the 1001 CG Stories website. Contest entries should say “Contest entry” in the title. By adding “contest entry” and submitting a video, photo or article, you are verifying that you own the copyright to the work, that you have the necessary permissions to submit it and that it complies with the 1001 CG Stories terms and conditions. Content should be original and unpublished.

Videos should be 3-6 minutes long and in Arabic, English and/or French. Subtitles are not necessary. Videos should be submitted through the www.1001cgstories.org site, which requires that videos first be uploaded to YouTube (www.youtube.com). In the video description, clearly state who is the video creator (individual or organization).

Judging will be completed by a panel of judges from SFCG staff and regional organizations. Judges’ criteria for determining winners include:

* Whether submissions are new, unpublished material
* Number of votes received from users of the 1001 site
* How well the work demonstrates the idea of positive change in a constructive, common ground way
* Style, originality, timeliness

Awards

Winners will be creators of videos, written pieces or photos.

Up to eight finalists in the categories of best photo, best written piece and best video will have their photo, written piece or video featured in the Common Ground News Service, (www.commongroundnews.org) website and email distribution to over 32,000 subscribers worldwide.

Up to four overall winners will be selected, with one winner in each of the following categories.

* Best photo: $500 grant
* Best written piece: $500 grant
* Best video: $500 grant
* Best video highlighting an initiative to promote women's rights or gender equality: $500 grant plus $500 cash

The best overall will receive an additional $250 grant.

Awards/grants must be used to attend a regional conference (to be chosen or approved by SFCG) or to enhance your organization’s (if applicable) work. Winners will need to show proof of how funds were used during the 2011 year.

Eligibility:

Entrants must be 18 years old or older.

Entrants must be a resident of one of the following countries:

• Algeria
• Bahrain
• Egypt
• Iraq
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Morocco
• Oman
• Palestinian territories
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Syria
• Tunisia
• United Arab Emirates
• Yemen

Additional information

SFCG reserves the right to disqualify entries if any of the above criteria is found to have not been met or if entrants have violated contest rules. SFCG reserves the right to change criteria at any time. Winners will be announced by 8 August 2011.
Contest void where prohibited by law.

Please email 1001@sfcg.org with questions.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: 1001@sfcg.org

For submissions: online here

Website: http://www.1001cgstories.org/

Deadline: 31 May 2012

The call for 2012 submissions is now open. The deadline for receipt of submissions is midnight (London time) 31st May 2012.

Each year a call for submissions is made, usually in the first quarter, and a deadline set for receiving entries. An online entry form is provided on this website during the submission period and details for postal entries are also given.

Each entrant is invited to submit up to three articles published between the previous year’s deadline and the latest deadline in any type of print-based media, including newspapers and magazines, or in established online publications. Blogs and personal websites are not eligible.

THERE ARE TWO CATEGORIES:

• For a freelance journalist covering international news; and
• For a local reporter covering events within their home country or region.

Entrants must complete the entry form (either an online version or a PDF for printing and posting) and supply supporting documentation such as a CV or resumé about their education and journalistic experience, a passport-type photo and an English translation if their entry has been published in another language. A statement about what was involved in getting the story is also required.

Incomplete submissions are liable to disqualification.

We do not accept any entries made outside the submission call period.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA:

Submitted articles must have been published between 1st June 2011 and the 2012 deadline
Accepted media: any print-based medium, such as newspapers and magazines, or established online publications. Blogs, personal websites and social media pages or channels are not accepted
Articles can encompass war reporting, human rights issues, cross-border troubles, corruption or other controversial matters impacting on people’s lives. Judges will be looking for professionalism, high journalistic standards, and evidence of dedication and courage in getting the story.

You may submit one, two or a maximum of three articles.

Because of problems with scanned entries and failed links in past years we now require that each article must be provided as a text file - MS Word (.doc or .docx) or similar text format (.rtf), or a PDF of a text file.

You may supply a URL link to your article(s), or a scan (as a PDF or JPG file) as supporting evidence of the publication context, but your entry will be disqualified if you have not submitted the required text file too.

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL YOU MUST PROVIDE:

• a CV or resumé about your education and journalism career
• a passport-type photo (JPEG, GIF or PNG file, size less than 250 kb)
• an English translation if your original article is in another language
• a statement explaining what you had to do to get the story

DEFINITIONS:

Local reporter: A print journalist employed by a local news outlet and residing in a developing country or nation in transition(non-OECD or EU countries) whose work is published in a local publication, or a local journalist living in and writing about such a country whose work is published globally by an established online publication. Although the primary focus is on individual journalists, submissions from a team of journalists will also be considered.

Freelance journalist: Freelance journalists are individuals who are not employed by a news organization. They are self-employed, providing services either on the basis of time or on the production of editorial materials defined by individual contractual arrangements and earn the majority of their income from journalism.

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2012 Kurt Schork Awards
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30 South Colonnade
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CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: enquiries@ksmfund.org

For submissions: submit via the online entry form here or send to the postal address indicated above

Website: http://www.ksmfund.org

Deadline: 31 July 2011

In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the Bastiat Prize for Journalism this year will have a total prize fund of $70,000, with a First prize of $50,000, Second prize of $15,000 and Third prize of $5,000.

International Policy Network (IPN) is now accepting submissions for its Tenth Bastiat Prize for Journalism. The Prize is open to writers anywhere in the world whose published articles eloquently and wittily explain, promote and defend the principles and institutions of the free society.

Submissions must be received on or before July 31, 2011. All submissions must be made through the online entry form.

2011 Bastiat Prize Rules

* The Bastiat Prize is open to all writers, anywhere in the world; writers need not be full time journalists or associated with any specific publication.
* The total prize fund is $70,000, divided between first ($50,000), second ($15,000) and third ($5,000) prize winners.
* Entrants may not enter the Bastiat Prize and Hoiles Prize competitions in the same year. Thus, entrants to the 2011 Bastiat Prize for Journalism (“BPJ”) may not enter the 2011 Hoiles Prize for Regional Journalism.
* Entrants must submit their entries through the online entry form on IPN's website.
* All articles entered for the BPJ must have been published in print or online (or both).
* Articles may comprise or include the transcript of a radio or television broadcast if that transcript has been published in print or online.
* In the case of a question about the legitimacy of an article, the author will be consulted and a final decision will be made by the prize administrators, including the Chairman of International Policy Network.
* Up to three articles may be submitted for the BPJ.
* Entries must not exceed 4500 words in total.
* Articles must be written and published in English.
* Articles must have been published for the first time between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.
* Entries must state clearly the name of the publication where each article appeared and the date each article was published.
* Consideration will be given to the articles on the following criteria: intellectual coherence; persuasiveness; wit and creativity; relevance; clarity and simplicity; wider impact.
* Authors must nominate themselves, although submissions may be made by an assistant on the author's behalf with his/her consent.
* Entries may only be submitted online, via the entry form on IPN's website.
* If the articles are online and a URL is provided, they must freely available to view without registration or a password at the relevant website. If not, electronic copies (in .txt, .rtf, or .pdf format) must be uploaded through the submission form. If you encounter problems with the form, then these should be emailed to IPN.
* Email address: bastiatprize AT policynetwork DOT net
Files should be attached to the email, which should clearly state the entrant's name, telephone number and email address.
* Entries must be received on or before July 31, 2011.
* The finalists’ articles will be sent to the judges, a list of which will made available on the IPN website (see this page for previous judges as an example).
* The decision of the judges and IPN will be final.
* Finalists will be invited to a prize dinner in New York City in November 2010. (While attendance is encouraged, it is not obligatory to receive the prize.)
* Staff and former staff, Directors and Trustees of International Policy Network, Judges of the Bastiat Prize, Judges of the Hoiles Prize, and their respective immediate family are not eligible for the BPJ.
* Articles commissioned, edited and/or distributed/placed by IPN are not eligible for the BPJ.
* Winners of cash awards from previous Bastiat Prize competitions are not eligible for the prize in the three years following their win.
* IPN reserves the right to clarify and/or modify these rules as needed. Entrants will be notified of any changes to the rules.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: bastiatprize AT policynetwork DOT net

For submissions: submit online here

Website: http://www.policynetwork.net