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DEADLINE: NPPF Alan Hagman Photojournalism Grant

The National Press Photographers Foundation annually offers the $6,000 Alan Hagman grant to "support projects ranging from human rights to environmental issues. A creative approach to important stories that might otherwise go untold is highly valued."

DEADLINE: NPF Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship and Grants

"For the 300 million people living with a rare disease, this is an age of innovation. Early detection and treatment has yielded astonishing advancements, signaling the possibility of broader impact through revolutionary testing methods and customized therapies. "To help international journalists tell stories of these possibilities and the challenges that remain, the National Press Foundation

DEADLINE: ASA Science Communication Award in Acoustics

"The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) offers Science Communication Awards in Acoustics to recognize excellence in the communication of acoustics-related topics to a popular audience. "The 2025 awards will include content created between 1 March 2023 and 1 October 2025. Nominated entries will be judged according to their general accessibility, relevance to acoustics, accuracy and

DEADLINE: Travel Photographer of the Year

"Run by photographers for photographers, Travel Photographer of the Year is a global competition open to photographers worldwide — amateur or professional, beginner or expert, young or old. "The Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 will be the photographer who submits the best two portfolios of four images each in any of the ‘Adventures &

ASHG 2025: Your Front Row Seat to the Future of Genetics

Press registration is open for the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2025 Annual Meeting, "the world’s largest gathering of human genetics and genomics professionals," taking place in Boston, Mass.

DEADLINE: IJNR Great Lakes Federal Funding Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Workshop

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources will bring journalists to Western Lake Erie, Nov 18-21, 2025, to explore the impacts Trump administration changes are having on local communities and what they mean for interests across the Basin, from agriculture, to energy, to fisheries and more.

DEADLINE: Travel Grants for WCSJ2025 in Pretoria, South Africa

"The World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) will take place at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa from 1 – 5 December 2025, with the theme 'Science journalism and social justice: journalism that builds understanding and resilience'. "Travel grant applications are invited from journalists who have a proven track record of producing high-quality,

Convention on Biological Diversity’s SBSTTA-27, Oct 20-24, and SB8J-1, Oct 27-30

"The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat invites media to apply for accreditation to two pivotal global meetings in Panama City: 27th meeting of the CBD's Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-27), 20–24 Oct., and 1st meeting of the CBD's new Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions of the Convention

ASC Webinar: Attending to Invisible Wounds — Trauma-Informed Science Communication

"In this workshop, we'll discuss key principles of trauma informed science communication. We'll talk about how to recognize signs of trauma and differentiate it from stress. For example, we'll talk about strategies for relationship building to keep open communication pathways with your audience. We'll also discuss how previous traumas influence learning. Participants will work in

SWARM Webinar: Switching Lanes — Career Pivots in SciComm and Science Writing

Virtual

The Science Writers Association of the Rocky Mountains (SWARM) will host this virtual panel exploring "the challenges and opportunities of shifting careers in science communication and writing. Speakers will share personal stories, practical advice, and insights on navigating transitions to build fulfilling and impactful careers."

ABSW Online Workshop: Pitching Across Borders

"The online 'Pitching Across Borders' workshop is aimed at international science writers who are interested in writing for English-language international publications. Whether you usually write in a different language or are based in a country where your writing isn't reaching a global audience, this workshop is for you. "Hear from editors how they work with

ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo

"The American Society for Reproductive Medicine welcomes members of the press, publishing in all forms of print, electronic, audio, and visual media, to cover our Scientific Congress & Expo. "Journalists receive complimentary registration, which includes a press badge, access to all scientific sessions (not including roundtable luncheons and business and social functions), and wireless internet

DEADLINE: National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Journalism Grants

"NIHCM Foundation supports health reporting and education projects for journalists that have the potential to inform managed care organizations, policymakers, health care consumers, and related stakeholders to improve the affordability and quality of U.S. health care, as well as raise awareness about health issues in ways that improve health and health care. "As part of

Science Journalism Forum

"Marking its sixth anniversary, SJF25 will introduce a hybrid format, allowing participants to join both in person and online, further enhancing accessibility and global collaboration exploring the theme 'Science Journalism at a Crossroads – Rethinking Trust, Funding, and Innovation.'" Who should attend? Science journalists, writers, publishers, scientists, and academia. Where: United Arab Emirates (UAE) /