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  • DEADLINE: Journalist Travel Grants for 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum

    "This September, recipients of the Abel Prize, ACM A.M. Turing Award, ACM Prize in Computing, Fields Medal, IMU Abacus Medal and the Nevanlinna Prize are invited to gather in Heidelberg to meet with 200 young researchers from all over the world at the 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF). In order to reach a broader, more

  • What Editors Actually Want: Pitching Environmental Investigations

    "Editors play a decisive role in shaping which environmental investigations move forward and get published, yet their expectations are often opaque to reporters. In this session you will learn how editors assess pitches, what signals for them a strong investigative idea, and why some proposals advance while others stall. "Drawing on the experience of several

  • DEADLINE: The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism

    "The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism recognizes individual reporters who make complex health- and science-related topics digestible for the public. This work is crucial in building trust to support informed healthcare decision-making." The prize is open to U.S.-based journalists doing work for accredited or independent news organizations and includes a $25,000 honorarium.

  • DEADLINE: IJ4EU Fund for Cross-Border Investigative Journalism

    "The Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) programme is back for another funding cycle, reopening one of Europe’s most trusted sources of support for ambitious collaborative reporting. Over the next two years, IJ4EU will commit €1.6 million in grants to investigative teams working across borders, alongside a comprehensive package of assistance that includes: Training, mentoring and

  • DEADLINE: Propel Initiative Regional Training Series at Cal Poly SLO

    "The Propel Initiative Regional Training Series at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo takes place April 24-25, 2026. Sessions will be led by accomplished reporters, editors and news leaders and will serve journalists of all backgrounds working within the state of California and in all platforms and print, digital and broadcast. "The training is

  • DEADLINE: McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

    "The McGraw Fellowships, an initiative of the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, provide experienced journalists with a grant up to $15,000 and the editorial support needed to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into critical issues related to the global economy, business or finance. Given the enormous changes in federal

  • DEADLINE: 2026 Outrider Science Media Forum

    "In collaboration with NASA’s Health and Applied Sciences Team (HAQAST), the Outrider Science Media Forum is a platform for journalists, digital creators, and scientists to learn about and discuss the latest tools and trends in science reporting. "This free, one-day conference and training focuses on how media makers can integrate NASA research and resources into

  • DEADLINE: Falling Walls Engage

    "Falling Walls Engage is the global platform for Science Engagement hosted by the Falling Walls Foundation and supported by the Hannover Re Foundation. "We showcase successful Science Engagement projects and

  • DEADLINE: Banff Centre’s Mountain Writers Intensive

    "The Mountain Writers Intensive is a three-week residency for twelve writers in fiction, nonfiction, journalism, or poetry. Ideal for projects on mountain narratives, adventure, environmental journalism, and the human connection to landscape, the program emphasizes literary excellence and narrative development. Writers enjoy dedicated time to create, connect with peers, and receive mentorship in Banff’s inspiring

  • SEJ2026 Annual Conference

    "We’re gathering this year on the shores of the Great Lakes for the Society of Environmental Journalists’ 35th annual conference. Hosted by the University of Illinois Chicago, SEJ2026 explores how

  • The Hidden Toll: Reporting on Youth Autism and Mental Health in the Misinformation Age

    "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

  • DEADLINE: Wildscreen Official Selection

    The biennial Wildscreen Festival's "Official Selection showcases creative and bold stories that spark positive and restorative action for our natural world, acting as a global launchpad for new and diverse voices. From short and feature films to extended reality productions, the Official Selection platforms new voices, original stories and vital messages about nature. ... The