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  • DEADLINE: Mycoskie-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Documentary Fellowship

    "The Mycoskie-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Documentary Fellowship aims to empower a new generation of filmmakers exploring the burgeoning field of psychedelics. We're looking for groundbreaking narratives fit for cinematic storytelling – untold stories that captivate audiences and shed light on the science, policy, business and culture of this new era of psychedelics. We're committed to fostering

  • 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: NPPF Bob & Millie Lynn Grant

    The National Press Photographers Foundation invites applications by Oct 31, 2025 for this $4,000 grant which encourages photojournalists to "pursue stories that expose the side of American society that tends to be under-covered and ignored." Open to professional photojournalists or students who are residents of the United States.

  • DEADLINE: True Story Award

    "The central idea of the prize is to supplement and broaden the predominantly Western view of the world with other perspectives. Due to the nature of media coverage, readers in North America and Europe have a view of the world different to those in the Arab world, Africa and Asia. The prize encourages the broadening

  • DEADLINE: Museum of Science Fellowship Program

    "The Museum of Science is proud to launch a groundbreaking fellowship supporting scientists, researchers, and digital creators who are passionate about building public trust in science through powerful digital storytelling. "This 6-month program pairs scientific experts with established digital communicators to co-create engaging, innovative, and impactful science content. Through mentorship, training, and collaboration, fellows will

  • DEADLINE: The Mesa Refuge

    "Mesa Refuge brings transformative stories, ideas, and knowledge to the world by supporting a diverse community of writers and activists through residencies at its coastal California retreat. "Located in Point Reyes Station, California, an hour north of San Francisco, we sit beside the San Andreas Fault—literally on the edges between land and water, metropolis and

  • DEADLINE: James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public

    The purpose of the Grady-Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public is to "recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding reporting directly to the public which materially increases the public's knowledge and understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. "The award consists of $5,000, a medallion with a presentation box, and a certificate. Up to

  • DEADLINE: Science Writers and Communicators of Canada’s Book Awards

    "For over 20 years, the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) Book Awards has celebrated great science books for readers of all ages." There are two categories, each with $1,000 award: Youth General SWCC also awards the $500 Paradigm Prize for Underrepresented Perspectives in Science Writing to a first-time author, an author/illustrator from an

  • 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,

  • ScienceWriters2025

    Marriott Chicago O'Hare, Chicago 8535 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL, United States

    The National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing are excited to announce that ScienceWriters2025 will take place in Chicago, November 7-9, at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare. We are thrilled to be able to bring the community together this fall in a city with vibrant cultural and scientific opportunities.

  • ComSciCon Michigan 2025

    University of Michigan Museum of Natural History 1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    "ComSciCon-MI is the Michigan chapter of the nationally recognized ComSciCon workshop series. This free, two-day workshop offers hands-on training in science communication, including oral and written communication, visual media, and more. "Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from Michigan and nearby regions are encouraged to apply. A small number of spots are also available for undergraduates

  • Wiley 2025 Advanced Summit

    "Press registration is now open for the 2025 Advanced Summit on November 11. This year’s hybrid event brings together the global research community – live-streamed online and onsite in Berlin – to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, electronics, and photonics."