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  • DEADLINE: National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF)

    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,

  • DEADLINE: Science+Science Writing Session Proposals for ScienceWriters2026

    Science writers are invited to propose a panel discussion on challenges or issues in covering science as part of the CASW New Horizons in Science program. Drawing on current topics in the news, these “Science + Science Writing” offerings are intended to dissect issues at the intersection of science, communication, and journalism. Panels often present

  • DEADLINE: Taylor/Blakeslee Graduate Fellowships

    The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing offers fellowships of $6,000 to working journalists and students of outstanding ability who have been accepted for enrollment in graduate-level programs in science writing. One candidate interested in covering the physical sciences—such as physics, astronomy, or chemistry—will receive an enhanced fellowship that also includes mentorship from a

  • DEADLINE: Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

    "The award, to be given annually, will recognize and support reporting and writing that embodies the high standards exemplified by Sharon Begley (1956–2021), a science journalist of unflinching dedication, skill, moral clarity and commitment to mentoring. The Sharon Begley Award comprises a career prize, recognizing the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist, and a grant