The Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ), the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) and the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) together offer this development opportunity for early-career, U.S.-based journalists.

The fellowships are designed to support early-career journalists who are pursuing — or have a strong interest in pursuing — careers in science, health or environmental reporting (or all three). Curriculum will include basic science, interpreting medical studies, analyzing data, explaining evidence-based decisions, understanding climate science and more. The program aspires to provide essential on-the-job training that might otherwise take years to accumulate. Included are training programs, free trips to the groups’ annual conferences, mentorship and more.

For freelancers: a reporting project support stipend of $2,000 after successfully completing the program.

Deadline to apply: Extended to Dec. 31, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. CT, 3 p.m. PT.

Interested? Have questions? Watch the recording of the Nov. 21, 2025 info webinar, comprising a fellowship overview, Q&A and the opportunity to hear from SHERF alumni.

Visit the link below for more information and to apply.