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  • The U.S. Federal Research and Development (R&D) Budget 101

    Free for non-AAAS members through September 30. "This course is designed to build a foundational understanding of the U.S. federal research and development (R&D) budget process. Through a series of modules, participants will explore how the federal R&D budget is developed, the key factors that shape funding decisions, the history of federal R&D investments, and

  • Science Writing I: Online Class at UCLA Extension

    Virtual

    "Science writing tells true stories about scientists and research to a variety of audiences. Learn what it takes to translate scientific concepts and discoveries into prose that readers can understand — and enjoy! This course emphasizes science newswriting as a foundational, gateway skill to other types of science writing. You'll practice writing science explainers and

  • ScienceWriters2026

    ScienceWriters is the largest U.S. convening for journalists, authors, editors, producers, institutional communicators, students, and people who write and produce material intended to inform the public about science, health, engineering, and technology. The conference attracts 600-800 attendees from North America and beyond. In addition to this weekend of in-person events September 25-28 in Corvallis, NASW

  • 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

  • Communicating the Research: From Concept to Execution

    "How do you condense decades of research into 5 minutes on screen? "Science communication starts well before the end product is ready to be seen. This free-flowing conversation will highlight the importance of teamwork throughout the process, with a panel discussion from 3 different viewpoints all telling the same story: The Keiki Kohola Project. "Each

  • DEADLINE: Reed Environmental Writing Award

    The Southern Environmental Law Center's annual Reed Environmental Writing Award "seeks to enhance public awareness of the value and vulnerability of the South’s natural treasures by giving special recognition to

  • DEADLINE: Alicia Patterson Fellowships

    "We provide Alicia Patterson Fellowships for six months (paying $20,000) or 12 months (paying $40,000) for in-depth written reporting. The fellowship application opens in May and proposals are due Oct.

  • DEADLINE: Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program

    "The Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program offers scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists a rare chance to pursue ambitious projects for a full academic year in a vibrant interdisciplinary

  • DEADLINE: National Humanities Center Residential Fellowships

    The National Humanities Center (NHC) in Durham, N.C. "invites applications for academic-year or semester-long residential fellowships. Fellows enjoy private studies, in-house dining, and the exceptional service of NHC librarians to

  • DEADLINE: Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

    "The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is the premier venue for non-fiction film in the American West. Big Sky offers an ideal setting for filmmakers to premiere new work and develop lasting relationships with fellow filmmakers and industry. Celebrating 24 years in 2027 , the festival draws an audience of 20,000 and film entries from