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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Falling Walls Science Summit

    Press accreditation is available to journalists of all media (print, online, TV, radio, web TV, photography) for "the Falling Walls Science Summit has united the world’s greatest minds to break

  • DEADLINE: ScienceWrite Programme

    "The ScienceWrite Programme, supported by the Royal Society, aims to help early-stage science writers from minoritised backgrounds — based in the UK — to advance their professional development. If you

  • Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting

    Press registration is available for working media from accredited organizations to cover the 2026 SfN annual meeting in Washington, D.C. View the preliminary program here.  

  • Fund Your Freelancing With Fellowships and Grants

    "Grab your share of the money funding freelance journalism! Join this panel of program directors from leading fellowship and grant programs to discover new avenues for funding your reporting from the Education Writers Association, Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Ida B. Wells Society, and Trans Journalists Association. Get an inside look at the application

  • DEADLINE: Tarbell Fellowship

    "Tarbell’s annual fellowship program consists of a three-month training program and a nine-month newsroom placement. Fellows participate in a remote course beginning in June covering AI and journalism fundamentals, come together to attend a weeklong in-person summit, and work at a newsroom from September through May. Host newsrooms in the past have included CBS News,

  • DEADLINE: WCSJ2027 Call for Proposals

    "The World Conference of Science Journalists 2027 (WCSJ 2027) will take place at Central Hall Westminster, London, UK from 6-9 September 2027, with the theme 'Strengthening science journalism through global networks'. "We are inviting science journalists, editors, researchers and other experts to share ideas, experiences and innovative approaches with the global science journalism community. We

  • DEADLINE: Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Fellowships 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 fellowship and six (6) $5,000 fellowships to help bring these vital stories to life. "Fellowship recipients will have twelve months to develop their projects, with support from Vital Impacts

  • DEADLINE: NatGeo RFP — The Human Thread

    "With support from Lilly Endowment Inc., this RFP is seeking proposals for storytelling projects that illuminate the vast spectrum of the human experience. Select the “Apply” button to review the full funding opportunity description. Applications will open October 1, 2026."