Deadline: 15 June 2018
Applications are now open for the Portenier Human Rights Bursary Competition for 2018 that provides an opportunity for independent journalists and documentary-makers of any nationality working on significant human rights projects that may place them in danger to obtain hostile environment training.
The bursary is sponsored by the renowned human rights documentary producer, Giselle Portenier, who is also a member of the Forum’s board of directors.
The purpose of the bursary is to provide safety training for experienced or novice journalists or documentary makers working independently in the field of human rights. Applicants should be able to demonstrate (a) a clear interest or track record in casting light on human rights abuses, especially but not exclusively human rights abuses against women and children, and (b) an upcoming assignment or project with such a human rights focus.
Applicants must also show that they have important story ideas, a clear focus and sufficient funding for their project or documentary as to make its completion likely. Applications which do not, in the opinion of the organizers, provide reasonable evidence of project financing will not be sent to the jury.
Funding Information
- The bursary provides $3,000 (CAD) to help the winner attend a hostile environment and first aid training (HEFAT) course run by open of our approved course providers.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Portenier Human Rights Bursary is open to any independent journalist or documentary filmmaker in the world, regardless of citizenship or residency. The definition of journalists and filmmakers includes reporters, producers, directors, audio and/or video specialists and fixers, without restriction as to the medium in which they work.
- The bursary is not open to employees or contract employees of major media companies.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For further information, please visit Canadian Journalism Forum.