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  • Covering a Heating World With Fewer Resources: Pitch Clinic and Practical Tips

    "At this year’s International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, CCNow and Clean Energy Wire are hosting an event about what it takes to freelance climate stories. During a live pitch clinic, we’ll workshop pitches that have been submitted in advance. The strongest will be considered for publication by The Guardian. We’re only accepting 100 pitches,

  • 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: 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

  • 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

  • DEADLINE: John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism

    "The John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism, which carries a $5,000 prize, is given annually for news reporting that makes an exceptional contribution to the public’s understanding of environmental issues. "The winner will receive $5,000 and will be recognized at a ceremony at Columbia Journalism School. All formats including text, audio and video

  • Media Briefing: Data Center Planning — Municipal, Utility and Community Considerations

    "Accelerating demand for new data centers means many communities are being asked for the first time where and how to permit their construction. SciLine’s next briefing will cover considerations being weighed by state and local governments, utilities, and communities as part of the data center planning process. Experts will discuss the local resource-use implications of

  • DEADLINE: Journalismfund.eu FPD Science Grants

    "With this project Journalismfund wants to stimulate in-depth science journalism in Dutch-language media in Belgium. The programme offers grants to science journalists to work on projects that have great newsworthiness and depth but that cannot be realised in regular media. The projects should be original, innovative and time-consuming and must involve investigative reporting on science and

  • DEADLINE: IJ4EU Impact Award

    "The IJ4EU Impact Award 2026, managed by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), will once again shine a spotlight on cross-border investigations that make a real difference in Europe. Each year, an independent expert jury selects three outstanding investigations, awarding €5,000 to each winner. The winners are announced at the IJ4EU UNCOVERED Conference

  • DEADLINE: McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends

    "In an era of rapid change and global interconnection, understanding and addressing the challenges of tomorrow has never been more urgent. The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends are designed to empower young American and German professionals to dive deep into the critical issues that shape our world today – issues like national security, demographic changes,