Have you applied to several fellowship programs or training courses without success? Here's what you might be doing wrong.

When hundreds of people apply for a fellowship or to a training course, how can you stand out?

From being held hostage by Somali pirates to promoting women’s rights in Kabul, this year’s Knight International Journalism Award winners were recognized for their brave work.

Social Media Exchange founder Jessica Dheere talked with IJNet about the importance of verifying before sharing information, engaging with users and innovative social media projects in the Middle East and North Africa.

Relying on an interpreter during an interview can mean missing verbal cues such as changes in tone and telling word placements. Poynter Online offers advice on how to gather accurate information when communicating through an interpreter.

Journalists from the United States and the United Kingdom ages 25 to 35 can apply.

Journalists can apply for fellowships to attend a course in Rome.

Professional and amateur photographers worldwide can participate.

Freelance journalists around the world can apply for a fellowship that will prepare participants to become full-time specialized reporters.

Print, broadcast and online journalists can apply to attend a workshop in London.

The Sidney Hillman Foundation is seeking nominations for its prizes recognizing journalism produced, published or broadcast in 2012.

Harvard will host up to 12 international journalists for a year of research and scholarship.

Media managers can apply for a spot in the Media Educational Exchange Program.

The 2012 MediaOn will be broadcast live on the Web.

Experienced journalists who are fluent in English and Portuguese can apply for this position in São Paulo.

Journalists with experience editing print media can apply for this position in India.

Experienced editors and Web reporters can apply.

Journalists from the European Union who report on economic and financial affairs can apply.

Bloggers who write about topics related to child development can participate.

Journalists from the Arab world who are interested in technology can apply for this online training.

Journalists interested in learning about social media can attend this workshop in Amman, Jordan.

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard is accepting entries for the Worth Bingham Prize for investigative reporting.

Journalists with at least three years of experience can apply for a position in New York.