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DEADLINE: Fetisov Journalism Awards

"The mission of Fetisov Journalism Awards is to promote universal human values such as honesty, justice, courage and nobility through the example of outstanding journalists from all over the world as their dedicated service and commitment contribute to changing the world for the better." There are four categories: contribution to peace, contribution to civil rights,

DEADLINE: Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grants and Mentorships

"Vital Impacts is dedicated to supporting visual storytellers who capture compelling, solutions-focused environmental stories at the local level. We are excited to offer one (1) $20,000 grant and six (6) $5,000 grants to help bring these vital stories to life. "Grant recipients will have twelve months to develop their projects, with support from Vital Impacts

Communicating Climate Solutions Symposium

Hosted by the UCSC Science Communication Program and the UCSC Center for Coastal Climate Resilience in Santa Cruz, California. "Timely, effective and culturally appropriate communication is needed to encourage development and adoption of sustainable climate actions that mitigate the impacts of climate change. Toward this effort, our symposium will bring together journalists, researchers, community leaders,

DEADLINE: SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment

"The Society of Environmental Journalists' annual awards honor the best environmental journalism in 10 categories. $500 for first-place winners; $250 for second-place winners in all categories." Includes a Student Reporting category and, for the "best of the best" winner, $10,000 and travel expenses covered for SEJ's annual conference. Deadlines: Sept. 2 (regular); Sept. 16 (late,

AI Chatbots and Mental Health: How To Report Responsibly on a New Risk

"Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots can provide round-the-clock access to supportive 'conversations,' which some people are using as a substitute for interactions with licensed mental health clinicians or friends. But users may develop dependencies on the tools and mistake these transactions for real relationships with people or true therapy. Recent news stories have discussed the dangers of

DCSWA Webinar: Science Writing on Substack

Virtual

"Join the D.C. Science Writers Association (DCSWA) to learn how to use Substack to share news about science, medicine, health, and technology. This free online Zoom webinar will include a panel of leading science writers and communicators who will provide insight about how they got started on Substack and are using the platform to share

DEADLINE: NWF Garden for Wildlife Photo Contest

"This contest celebrates the power of photography to communicate the importance of supporting wildlife where people live. Whether that is in a local park, community greenspace, balcony garden, or even

Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science: A Symposium

"Join the Board on Science Education for a one-day hybrid event that will bring together leaders across domains to discuss the key insights and recommendations from the recently released consensus study report, Understanding and Addressing Misinformation about Science, and identify opportunities for multi-sectoral action. This report is a comprehensive assessment of the available evidence on

DEADLINE: British Journalism Awards

Celebrating the best journalism produced for a U.K. audience, the British Journalism Awards are open to all publishers and journalists in print, broadcast, or online media. The awards acknowledge and recognize great journalism that is revelatory and has a real world impact. Categories include the energy & environment, health & life sciences, photojournalism, technology and

DEADLINE: Science Fiction Writing Contest — Write Before Midnight

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ short fiction contest will be judged by renowned American science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson. No entry fee. Cash prizes. "Submitted stories can be about any of the existential threats the Bulletin covers: nuclear weapons, climate change, biological and chemical weapons, artificial intelligence, killer robots, doomsday drone submarines, bioengineered

DEADLINE: National Geographic Grants Program

"Since first awarding a grant in 1890, the National Geographic Society has been investing in bold people and transformative ideas. Our funding opportunities aim to further understanding of our planet and empower a global community to generate solutions for a healthier and more sustainable future. "We fund individuals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education

DEADLINE: National Press Foundation Awards

The National Press Foundation awards are open to journalists across the media spectrum. Winners will receive cash prizes and are honored at the NPF Journalism Awards Dinner. The awards have different criteria. NEW: U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting; $10,000 The Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade; $10,000 The Benjamin