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  • The Hidden Toll: Reporting on Youth Autism and Mental Health in the Misinformation Age

    "Autism is in the national spotlight. Diagnoses have risen steadily in recent decades, and the appointment of RFK Jr. as health secretary ushered in fresh scrutiny and misinformation on the condition at the highest levels of government. Amidst all the debates, the reality of what it means to be an autistic child or adolescent is

  • SWCC Webinar: Levelling Up Your Journalism Skills — Fellowships, Scholarships and More

    "Science communicators and journalists often reach a point where they want to brush up on foundational knowledge, strengthen specific skills, or delve into a particular area of interest. This virtual event explores how to 'level up' at any stage of your career through funded professional development opportunities such as fellowships and scholarships. "At this event,

  • DEADLINE: USC Annenberg National Fellowship

    "Our National Fellowship helps journalists and their newsrooms report deeply and authoritatively on the well-being of children, families and communities. The program prepares fellows to report a major enterprise health or social well-being reporting project in the months that follow our initial week of intensive learning in Los Angeles." Fellowships include reporting grants of $2,000-$10,000;

  • DEADLINE: Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowship

    "Gun violence is more than fodder for political debate — it’s a public health crisis with far-reaching consequences. AHCJ’s Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowship, supported by The Joyce Foundation, offers journalists the time, mentoring, and resources to uncover the complexities of firearm violence and bring critical stories to light. "Open to mid-career journalists, the fellowship offers

  • DEADLINE: AGU Journalism Awards

    The American Geophysical Union's journalism awards recognize excellence in Earth and space science journalism. The David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism — News recognizes excellence in science news reporting, produced under deadline pressure of one week or less. The Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism — Features recognizes excellence in science

  • DEADLINE: Nova Institute for Health’s Media Fellowship

    Nova’s Media Fellowship "supports outstanding print, digital, and broadcast journalists as well as nonprofit newsrooms who are reporting on the complex, interconnected factors that affect health and well-being. Each year, Media Fellows pursue evidence-based, solution-focused reporting projects that contribute to our shared understanding of health and well-being. "Media Fellows retain full editorial independence and have

  • DEADLINE: NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship

    "Climate change is transforming the economy as quickly and profoundly as it is reshaping the planet. For journalists who want to deepen their climate coverage, understanding these sometimes cryptic economic and financial shifts is as important as understanding the science and politics behind climate change. "The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship will bring a

  • DEADLINE: SPJ Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism

    The Society of Professional Journalists’ "Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship is intended to enable a mid-career journalist who specializes in fact-based commentary or analysis to have time away from daily responsibilities to pursue in-depth reporting projects. "The Pulliam Fellowship awards up to $100,000 to outstanding editorial writers, columnists or reporters to help broaden their journalistic horizons

  • DEADLINE: EJN Media Grants to Support Coverage of Countries’ Progress Toward the 30×30 Marine Conservation Target 2026

    "EJN is offering reporting grants to journalists in Ghana, Mexico, the Philippines and other coastal countries to support the production of in-depth stories on progress toward countries' 30x30 marine conservation targets. We are especially interested in stories exploring cross-sectoral marine issues, the benefits of Marine Protected Areas and regulations being enforced within them."

  • Columbia Global Energy Summit

    "Complimentary in-person access to the Columbia Global Energy Summit is available to all credentialed members of the media. "The Columbia Global Energy Summit 2026, hosted by the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA, will take place on April 21, 2026 at Columbia University’s Alfred J. Lerner Hall in New York City, NY.

  • Covering the Conflagration: Reporting From the Wildfire Frontiers

    "Wildfires are becoming not only annual events but also unmistakable signs of the broader climate emergency—scorching forests, forcing evacuations, disrupting ecosystems, and crossing borders. Covering the Conflagration brings together journalists who report directly from these frontlines, capturing both the immediate dangers and the longer-term consequences of fire. "Jesse Winter, Visual Journalist and recipient of the