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NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship

"The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship will bring a group of journalists to NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus to learn from globally recognized experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. The next cohort of the Fellowship will meet in New York City on September 17 and 18, 2026. All the costs of operating the program including all meals will be borne by NYU Stern. In addition, Fellows admitted to the program who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1,000 stipend." Deadline to apply: April 20. Topics to be covered include Biodiversity Loss as an Emerging Economic Risk, The Fast-Changing Economics of Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles, and many more.
Fellowships & Grants

NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship

Summary:
"The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship will bring a group of journalists to NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus to learn from globally recognized experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. The next cohort of the Fellowship will meet in New York City on September 17 and 18, 2026. All the costs of operating the program including all meals will be borne by NYU Stern. In addition, Fellows admitted to the program who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1,000 stipend." Deadline to apply: April 20. Topics to be covered include Biodiversity Loss as an Emerging Economic Risk, The Fast-Changing Economics of Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles, and many more.
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The Hidden Toll: Reporting on Youth Autism and Mental Health in the Misinformation Age

Center for Health Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

"Autism is in the national spotlight. Diagnoses have risen steadily in recent decades, and the appointment of RFK Jr. as health secretary ushered in fresh scrutiny and misinformation on the condition at the highest levels of government. Amidst all the debates, the reality of what it means to be an autistic child or adolescent is often overlooked. In this webinar, we’ll delve into new in-depth reporting that is bringing fresh attention to the mental health challenges of growing up with autism, discuss ways to counter growing misinformation about the disorder, and provide reporting guidelines that will help journalists rigorously evaluate the evidence behind new claims and treatments."
  • When: April 15, 2026 @ 1-2 p.m. ET
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The Hidden Toll: Reporting on Youth Autism and Mental Health in the Misinformation Age

Summary:
"Autism is in the national spotlight. Diagnoses have risen steadily in recent decades, and the appointment of RFK Jr. as health secretary ushered in fresh scrutiny and misinformation on the condition at the highest levels of government. Amidst all the debates, the reality of what it means to be an autistic child or adolescent is often overlooked. In this webinar, we’ll delve into new in-depth reporting that is bringing fresh attention to the mental health challenges of growing up with autism, discuss ways to counter growing misinformation about the disorder, and provide reporting guidelines that will help journalists rigorously evaluate the evidence behind new claims and treatments."
  • When: April 15, 2026 @ 1-2 p.m. ET
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Center for Health Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

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Understanding ChatGPT Health: How Large Language Models Are Being Used To Triage Care

"Earlier this year, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, a feature allowing users to incorporate data from their medical records and wellness apps to ask questions about their health and test results, and understand potential treatment options. In this webinar, panelists covered how it works, the potential benefits and cautions for this and other ChatGPT platforms, how patients and physicians are using large language models in health care now, and what journalists and consumers need to know."
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Understanding ChatGPT Health: How Large Language Models Are Being Used To Triage Care

Summary:
"Earlier this year, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, a feature allowing users to incorporate data from their medical records and wellness apps to ask questions about their health and test results, and understand potential treatment options. In this webinar, panelists covered how it works, the potential benefits and cautions for this and other ChatGPT platforms, how patients and physicians are using large language models in health care now, and what journalists and consumers need to know."
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Association of Health Care Journalists

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March 12, 2026

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Article

Why Now? Find a Hook To Make Your Pitch Timely

"When a journalist pitches a story, one of the first questions they may be asked is: Why is this a story now? Finding what makes a story timely and relevant is an essential step in landing a pitch and engaging readers. Some stories may have a clear news peg, such as a new publication or a project milestone. In other cases, finding a timely hook may require a bit more creativity or pre-reporting."
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Why Now? Find a Hook To Make Your Pitch Timely

Summary:
"When a journalist pitches a story, one of the first questions they may be asked is: Why is this a story now? Finding what makes a story timely and relevant is an essential step in landing a pitch and engaging readers. Some stories may have a clear news peg, such as a new publication or a project milestone. In other cases, finding a timely hook may require a bit more creativity or pre-reporting."
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Lucila Pinto

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The Open Notebook

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February 24, 2026

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Fellowships & Grants

Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers

"The Roy W. Dean Grant funds independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made." Grants range from $3,000-3,500, along with up to $20,000 in services and discounts for production and post-production. Grant application fee waivers are available for those in financial need. 2026 deadlines:
Fellowships & Grants

Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers

Summary:
"The Roy W. Dean Grant funds independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made." Grants range from $3,000-3,500, along with up to $20,000 in services and discounts for production and post-production. Grant application fee waivers are available for those in financial need. 2026 deadlines:
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Events

Press Briefing: ‘Virtually Impossible Heat’ & the Future of the American West

Covering Climate Now and Climate Central

"Hundreds of records have been shattered across the Western US amid an early spring heatwave found to be 'virtually impossible without climate change.' As abnormally hot weather continues, join Covering Climate Now and Climate Central for a special webinar highlighting the potential long-term impacts to Western snowpacks, water scarcity, and wildfire risks that will linger long after cooler weather arrives. In this press briefing, meteorologists and reporters will explain how this extreme heat event offers a glimpse into our climate change future, equipping journalists with a better understanding of how to make the climate connection in their own reporting during the next 'heat dome' impacting their region."
  • When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 3 p.m. ET
Events

Press Briefing: ‘Virtually Impossible Heat’ & the Future of the American West

Summary:
"Hundreds of records have been shattered across the Western US amid an early spring heatwave found to be 'virtually impossible without climate change.' As abnormally hot weather continues, join Covering Climate Now and Climate Central for a special webinar highlighting the potential long-term impacts to Western snowpacks, water scarcity, and wildfire risks that will linger long after cooler weather arrives. In this press briefing, meteorologists and reporters will explain how this extreme heat event offers a glimpse into our climate change future, equipping journalists with a better understanding of how to make the climate connection in their own reporting during the next 'heat dome' impacting their region."
  • When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 3 p.m. ET
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Covering Climate Now and Climate Central

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