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EVOME Science Journalism Fellowships

Woodwell Climate Research Center

"The National Science Foundation-supported Evolving Meta-Ecosystems Institute (EVOME) will provide fellowships for six science journalists to participate in a two-week immersion in interdisciplinary evolutionary and global change biology being conducted at the University of Alaska’s Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska. Fellowships will cover transportation costs to and from the Toolik Field Station through Fairbanks, AK, plus room and board. ... EVOME Journalism Fellowships offer a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the scientists and experiments answering this critical question. The program will run June 14 to June 28, 2026. Applications from non-US citizens or green card holders are welcome." Deadline: March 27, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

EVOME Science Journalism Fellowships

Summary:
"The National Science Foundation-supported Evolving Meta-Ecosystems Institute (EVOME) will provide fellowships for six science journalists to participate in a two-week immersion in interdisciplinary evolutionary and global change biology being conducted at the University of Alaska’s Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska. Fellowships will cover transportation costs to and from the Toolik Field Station through Fairbanks, AK, plus room and board. ... EVOME Journalism Fellowships offer a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the scientists and experiments answering this critical question. The program will run June 14 to June 28, 2026. Applications from non-US citizens or green card holders are welcome." Deadline: March 27, 2026.
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Woodwell Climate Research Center

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Tips for Choosing Climate Stories that Make an Impact

This article compiles case studies and best practices for approaching climate and environmental investigations from four veteran environmental journalists, despite widespread misinformation and climate skepticism around the world.
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Tips for Choosing Climate Stories that Make an Impact

Summary:
This article compiles case studies and best practices for approaching climate and environmental investigations from four veteran environmental journalists, despite widespread misinformation and climate skepticism around the world.
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Rowan Philp

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Global Investigative Journalism Network

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February 9, 2026

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Drinking Water Database Opens Spigot on Local Stories

Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)

"Drinking water may be ubiquitous in the United States, but that doesn’t mean it’s always safe. To report the answer in your community, the latest Reporter’s Toolbox suggests exploring the Safe Drinking Water Information System, a federal government database mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Here’s how to use it to identify whether your local systems meet its standards."
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Drinking Water Database Opens Spigot on Local Stories

Summary:
"Drinking water may be ubiquitous in the United States, but that doesn’t mean it’s always safe. To report the answer in your community, the latest Reporter’s Toolbox suggests exploring the Safe Drinking Water Information System, a federal government database mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Here’s how to use it to identify whether your local systems meet its standards."
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Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)

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SEJournal

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October 22, 2025

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The Centre for Investigative Journalism

"The CIJ was founded in 2003 by the late investigative journalist and filmmaker Gavin MacFadyen and others as a response to the worrying decline in investigative reporting. The CIJ is an independent UK registered charity based in London. We train journalists and their allies in the craft of investigative journalism. We support public interest reporting globally by providing expertise on the latest investigative tools and techniques for everyone from freelancers to some of the world’s top newsrooms. We deliver a range of scheduled and bespoke training programmes as well as holding events and conferences. We keep our training accessible and affordable by subsidising fees and providing free-to-access initiatives for selected cohorts."
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism

Summary:
"The CIJ was founded in 2003 by the late investigative journalist and filmmaker Gavin MacFadyen and others as a response to the worrying decline in investigative reporting. The CIJ is an independent UK registered charity based in London. We train journalists and their allies in the craft of investigative journalism. We support public interest reporting globally by providing expertise on the latest investigative tools and techniques for everyone from freelancers to some of the world’s top newsrooms. We deliver a range of scheduled and bespoke training programmes as well as holding events and conferences. We keep our training accessible and affordable by subsidising fees and providing free-to-access initiatives for selected cohorts."
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Fellowships & Grants

Energy Journalism Fellows

Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs

"The Energy Journalism Fellows program offers journalists the opportunity to learn about the intersecting disciplines shaping the global energy sector, including finance and markets, climate change, science and technology, policy, and geopolitics."
  • When: June 9 - 12, 2026
  • Where: Columbia University, NYC
  • Includes: Costs of air or train travel and hotel lodging
  • Deadline: March 2
Fellowships & Grants

Energy Journalism Fellows

Summary:
"The Energy Journalism Fellows program offers journalists the opportunity to learn about the intersecting disciplines shaping the global energy sector, including finance and markets, climate change, science and technology, policy, and geopolitics."
  • When: June 9 - 12, 2026
  • Where: Columbia University, NYC
  • Includes: Costs of air or train travel and hotel lodging
  • Deadline: March 2
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Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs

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Newsletter

The Climate Beat

Covering Climate Now

"Our editors share insights on how to cover the climate emergency and highlight the week’s noteworthy climate stories, research, events, and job opportunities. Weekly on Thursday."
Newsletter

The Climate Beat

Summary:
"Our editors share insights on how to cover the climate emergency and highlight the week’s noteworthy climate stories, research, events, and job opportunities. Weekly on Thursday."
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Covering Climate Now

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