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Lunch and Learn: Jump start your freelance biz into 2025

Virtual

The new year is the perfect time to reassess your freelance business. Some freelancers formally do this — even holding a solo business retreat at a hotel or other venue, where they can review their past work, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their freelance business and consider other paths forward. We’ll hear from freelancers

What Kennedy could do: Reporting on U.S. vaccine policy and the powers of the HHS Secretary

President-elect Trump’s choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., could significantly impact the perception and uptake of vaccines. Whether he or any of Trump’s other vaccine-skeptical nominees receive Senate confirmation, signs suggest the incoming administration may attempt to change long-established vaccine policy in the U.S. This webinar will cover the

The Best American Science and Nature Writing series

The Best American Science and Nature Writing is an anthology series compiling excellent popular science articles published in the U.S. Jaime Green has been the series editor since 2019, and collaborates with guest editors on every edition. Nominations for submissions are typically open through December of a given year for that year's edition (e.g., open

AAAS Mass Media Fellowships

"This 10-week summer program places science, engineering, and mathematics students at media organizations nationwide. Fellows use their academic training as they research, write, and report today’s headlines, sharpening their abilities to communicate complex scientific issues to the public." The program typically accepts applications in the fall for a fellowship in the summer of the next

Sloan Foundation Book Program

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation provides grants to authors working on science-related books. Grants typically range from $20,000 to $50,000 and may support research and writing activities. Eligible book projects include: books that elucidate important subjects where the science is confusing or controversial; books that profile important figures in science and technology; books relating science

2025 United Nations Foundation Polio Press Fellowship for Individual Reporting to Africa

The UN Foundation has launched a call for applications for its 2025 Polio Press Fellowship, geared toward journalists who are interested in reporting on stories on polio eradication in Africa. The goal of this fellowship is to provide professional journalists with the means to travel outside their country of residence to areas affected by polio

Public Health Reporting Fellowship

"The Common Health Coalition and the National Press Club Journalism Institute have launched a new fellowship opportunity for mid-career journalists. The Public Health Reporting Fellowship will award up to $7,500 each to five individuals to support reporting projects focused on the intersection of public health policy and health care delivery. " "Applicants will be asked

Goldsmith Prize for Explanatory Reporting

"The new Goldsmith Prize for Explanatory Reporting honors reporting that focuses on the functioning of government and the implementation of public policy. Exemplary pieces use an explanatory and solutions-focused lens to illuminate a government or public policy implementation process, program, or problem. The winner of the Goldsmith Prize for Explanatory Reporting receives $15,000, to be

Press Briefing: How the LA Wildfires Are Fueled by Climate Change

Virtual

Long after the typical end of Southern California’s wildfire season, tens of thousands of people have been displaced as strong, dry winds drive devastating wildfires across Los Angeles county. Covering Climate Now will be joined Matthew Glasser of ABC News’ Climate Unit, Jacob Margolis of LAist, and Kaitlyn Trudeau of Climate Central for a one-hour

Logan Science Journalism Program fellowships

"The Logan Science Journalism Program, founded in 1986, offers science journalists, writers, editors, and broadcast journalists a chance to forget about story deadlines and immerse themselves in basic biomedical or

Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT

"Every year, the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT offers academic-year fellowships to 10 science journalists, to give them an opportunity to explore science, technology, and the craft of journalism;

Be careful out there: A digital safety primer for journalists

More than 40 percent of journalists dealt with threats and online harassment in 2022. When policymakers turn their attention to science and health issues such as vaccination, access to abortion care, and the health dangers of climate change, journalists covering these topics must be prepared to protect themselves amidst online communities that can mirror —

Lunch and Learn: Tips and tools to meet your goals

At AHCJ’s Lunch and Learns, freelancer members chat about a designated topic over Zoom every third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The Zoom link is always the same.

Introduction to Reporting on AI

This track of the AI Spotlight Series, co-organized with Africa Check and Code for Africa, is designed for reporters interested in getting started but with minimal or no knowledge of AI. We will dissect what makes a good AI accountability story, from quick turnaround stories to more ambitious investigations, as well as digging deeper into

AHCJ Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism

"Since 2004, the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism have recognized the best health reporting in print, broadcast, and online media. The contest was created by journalists for journalists and is not influenced or funded by commercial or special-interest groups.There are 14 categories. Most are topic-based, meaning entries compete head-to-head whether they appeared in

NFPW Professional Communications Contest

The NFPW National Communications Contest is open to writers regardless of gender, professional status, or location. Categories include writing, editing, photography, web and social media, and more. Entrants apply at the state level to affiliate organizations in their state; first-place winners from the state-level contest then move to the national level. For the 2025 contest,

Nieman Foundation Fellowships at Harvard

Each year, the Nieman Foundation awards paid fellowships to up to 24 journalists working in print, broadcast, digital and audiovisual media. Those selected for the program spend two full semesters

Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship

"The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship offers ten $10,000 reporting grants per year to journalists reporting in-depth print and audio stories on the science, policy, business and culture of this new era of psychedelics. In addition to underwriting individual stories, the Fellowship aims to establish and nurture a new generation of journalists covering

Knight Science Journalism Victor K. McElheny Award

"The Victor K. McElheny Award recognizes outstanding local and regional journalism covering issues in science, public health, technology, or the environment. Each year, the award honors a single entry — be it a series or standalone piece — with a $10,000 prize." Applications for the award are typically open from December to January, with the

NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards

"The Science in Society Journalism Awards provide recognition for investigative or interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact on society and are funded by the National Association of Science Writers without subsidy from any professional or commercial interest. Cash prizes are awarded and entries are open to all and free for members." Awards are

NASW Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards

"The National Association of Science Writers established the Excellence in Institutional Writing Award in 2018 to recognize high-caliber, publicly accessible science writing produced on behalf of an institution or other non-media organization. Cash prizes are awarded and entries are open to all and free for members." Awards are open for submissions from Dec. 1 to

Knight-Wallace fellowships at University of Michigan

"Knight-Wallace Fellowships offer accomplished journalists two rare commodities: time and resources. Journalists eager for growth and deeply committed to the future of journalism spend an academic year at The University of Michigan to access the resources of a world-class university and dive into a journalism project. Areas of focus can include, but are not limited

Reynolds Journalism Institute fellowships

"The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute invites proposals from individuals and organizations who wish to partner with us on practical innovative projects for community centered news, journalists, and the communities they serve." Over the course of an eight-month fellowship, fellows build free, accessible, open-source projects to serve newsrooms and audiences. The program supports one full-time