The International Jounalists' Network:

Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia

Contest to award prizes for sporty snapshots GeorgiaGeorgian sports photographers and amateur camera-jockeys are invited to submit entries to a photography contest being organized by the Youth and Sport Department. Application deadline: April 17. read more

Training seminar to help journalists get down to business Eastern Europe-Central EurasiaEuropean journalists and journalism students are invited to apply for a week-long training seminar in the Czech Republic. The 4th Annual European Journalism Institute will be held from July 7 to 15 in Prague, and will focus on business and economic journalism issues. Application deadline: April 15. read more

Contest offers cash for series of school stories GeorgiaThe Georgian Regional Media Association (GRMA) is hosting a contest open to journalists working for member newspapers. Application deadline: April 30. read more

Exchange program to send interns abroad Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Eastern European journalists can apply for an scholarship program to receive training at foreign media outlets. The application deadline is April 23. read more

Workshop to focus on Caucasus conservation issues Eastern Europe-Central EurasiaWhether you print for the pandas or broadcast for bald eagles, you can learn important reporting skills at a training workshop dedicated to rare plant and animal conservation in the Caucasus region. Environmental journalists from Armenia, Georgia, and Russia are invited to apply for the workshop, which will be held from May 1 to 5 in Borjomi, Georgia. Application deadline: April 6. read more

Users are losers, but writers can be winners Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia
A contest seeks entries from print journalists who have reported on the affects of drug use. The application deadline is June 10. read more