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DEADLINE: The Open Notebook Early-Career Fellowship

"The Open Notebook offers a paid, part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. During the course of this fellowship, fellows work with a mentor to plan, report, and write articles for publication at The Open Notebook and become part of the TON editorial team. This one-year program offers fellows the opportunity to explore their career

DEADLINE: 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

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Science Writing I: Online Class at UCLA Extension

Virtual

"Science writing tells true stories about scientists and research to a variety of audiences. Learn what it takes to translate scientific concepts and discoveries into prose that readers can understand

Training Sessions in Research Accountability Reporting

"Retraction Watch and The Open Notebook are offering three free, virtual trainings designed to introduce research accountability reporting as an investigative skill any journalist can hone. Anyone interested is welcome

Developing Effective Science Communication: Beginning | Six-Week Course

Virtual

"Science editors work with science writers to communicate specialist information to non-specialist audiences. They educate the public about the importance of scientific results, convince funding agencies to support proposed projects, and enlighten museum visitors about the meaning of new exhibits. "To succeed in the field of science communication, science editors must ensure that writers do

DEADLINE: Editing Forensics — A 5-Week Virtual Course

"In this highly interactive 5-week virtual course, participants will develop practical editing techniques that strengthen both their own writing and their ability to work effectively with others’ work. "Designed for working editors as well as writers who want to become stronger self-editors, this training centers on Editing Forensics™—a systematic approach to evaluating stories at the