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  • 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

  • Training Sessions in Research Accountability Reporting

    "Retraction Watch and The Open Notebook are offering three free, virtual trainings designed to introduce research accountability reporting as an investigative skill any journalist can hone. Anyone interested is welcome

  • Developing Effective Science Communication: Beginning | Six-Week Course

    Virtual

    "Science editors work with science writers to communicate specialist information to non-specialist audiences. They educate the public about the importance of scientific results, convince funding agencies to support proposed projects, and enlighten museum visitors about the meaning of new exhibits. "To succeed in the field of science communication, science editors must ensure that writers do

  • DEADLINE: Editing Forensics — A 5-Week Virtual Course

    "In this highly interactive 5-week virtual course, participants will develop practical editing techniques that strengthen both their own writing and their ability to work effectively with others’ work. "Designed for working editors as well as writers who want to become stronger self-editors, this training centers on Editing Forensics™—a systematic approach to evaluating stories at the

  • Online Investigative Journalism Week (IJ WEEK)

    "The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) is pleased to announce the Investigative Journalism Week (IJ WEEK), a new, multi-day online gathering of journalists featuring more than 35 panels, workshops, and networking sessions with over 100 speakers. The sessions will be devoted to various themes, including tech, the environment, corruption, and money laundering, to name a

  • DEADLINE: Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) Book Awards

    "For more than 30 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

  • DEADLINE: ​​Strategic Climate Change Communication Certificate Program

    "Strategic Climate Change Communication is a 16-week online certificate program offered by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC). Designed for working professionals, including advocates and educators, this course empowers participants to turn science into stories, translate values into vision, and design communication strategies that inspire real-world climate action. "No prior background in communication

  • 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: Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers

    "The Roy W. Dean Grant funds independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made." Grants range from $3,000-3,500, along with up to $20,000 in services and discounts for production and post-production. Grant application fee waivers are available for those in financial need. 2026

  • DEADLINE: Big Sky Works-in-Progress Pitch

    "The Big Sky Works-in-Progress Pitch is the headline event of DocShop Filmmaker’s Forum held during the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. This is an exceptional opportunity to pitch your feature length documentary work-in-progress to some of the top funders and commissioning editors for documentary film. All documentary forms and subjects are eligible to submit. "The

  • Berlin Science Week

    Press registration is available for this annual festival, "established in 2016 against the backdrop of the international Falling Walls Science Summit. The Summit, held annually on 7-9 November, honours the year’s best scientific breakthroughs and provides a stage to discuss the solutions science offers in combating the biggest challenges of our time. With renowned scientists

  • Visualising Climate 2026

    "Visualising Climate is the first global conference on data visualisation for climate and environmental sciences. Bringing together scientists, artists, communicators, and journalists, this event will serve as a meeting point between data and storytelling, evidence and perception, art and science. Over three days of talks, workshops, and informal conversations, participants will delve into how data