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  • DEADLINE: New America’s Fellows Program

    "New America invests in thinkers — journalists, scholars, filmmakers and public policy analysts — who generate big, bold ideas that have an impact and spark new conversations about the most pressing issues of our day. "In an age where journalism is dominated by the 24-7 news cycle, and academia is becoming ever more esoteric, our

  • AFSMC–PCST Symposium 2026

    "AFSMC–PCST 2026 is a special edition of the Arab Forum of Science Media and Communication. Held in partnership with the global PCST Network, it brings the PCST Symposium to the Arab region for the first time. This special edition of the PCST Symposium explores the critical theme of advancing Science Media and Communication Teaching and

  • DEADLINE: Reynolds Journalism Institute Professional Innovation Fellowships

    "The Reynolds Journalism Institute invites proposals from individuals and organizations who wish to build practical and innovative resources for community-centered news, journalists and the communities they serve." There are three types of fellowships: Institutional, Individual and Emerging Technology. The 2026 fellowships start June 29. Applications close Feb. 6. Upcoming RJI Fellowship Q&A: Jan. 8 @

  • DEADLINE: Altavoz Lab Community Journalist Fellowship

    "Altavoz Lab supports journalists who are rooted in and serve communities historically underrepresented in mainstream media. We provide the time, mentorship, and funding to help you do the work your community deserves." "The fellowship is open to freelancers and staff reporters of all experience levels working in English or Spanish with community-based news outlets that

  • DEADLINE: Moynihan Public Scholars Fellowship

    "The Moynihan Public Scholars Fellowship supports mid-career academics, public servants, and journalists committed to fostering substantive dialogue across ideological divides. Fellows receive $30,000 awards and join a vibrant intellectual community centered around our weekly Public Scholars Seminar."

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting

    Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    The AAAS Annual Meeting is one of the largest science conferences in the world. As such, it typically draws many science journalists and communicators who cover meeting talks and participate in networking events, such as the Kavli Awards reception. The theme of the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting – "Science @ Scale – inspires us to

  • DEADLINE: INN Nonprofit News Awards

    "The Nonprofit News Awards, or INNYs, honor excellence in journalism, leadership and community service across the field of nonprofit news. The INNYs include and go beyond traditional award categories like 'best investigative journalism' to recognize what differentiates nonprofit news – values like collaboration, innovation and impact. The awards are open to all news organizations that are

  • DEADLINE: Nick Oza Visual Fellowship

    "The inaugural Nick Oza Visual Fellowship will uplift one emerging or mid-career documentary photographer who tells the stories of their own community in Arizona and New Mexico (we will consider other surrounding underrepresented regions in the Southwest depending on need). "Created by Altavoz Lab, as an expansion of our community fellowships, the fellowship honors the

  • Press Briefing: AI Data Centers & Their Climate and Community Impact

    "The tech industry's insatiable interest in AI is driving a data center boom in the US that shows no sign of slowing down; nearly 3,000 are under construction, adding to the more than 4,000 already in operation. The environmental footprint of these facilities is immense: A single AI-focused data center consumes as much electricity as

  • DEADLINE: Northern Writing Prize

    "The Northern Writing Prize was established in 2018, to help writers, photographers, and artists tell stories about the North. This year, we’re excited to bring back the contest in collaboration with the Northern Journalism Training Initiative (NJTI). "The winner will receive $600 for a feature article, photo essay, or graphic narrative that examines the politics,

  • DEADLINE: Arthur F. Burns Fellowship

    "The Arthur F. Burns Fellowship gives working journalists a new opportunity to sharpen their reporting and writing skills, while learning about another country and transatlantic relations. This exchange sends U.S. and Canadian journalists to work in Germany for two months, while sending German journalists to the United States or Canada. The impact is extensive and

  • Press Briefing: AI’s Unquenchable Thirst for Water

    "Beyond its staggering electricity demands, AI requires water — and a lot of it. "A single data center can consume over 300,000 gallons a day — equivalent to the water used in a thousand homes — to cool the computers powering your chat prompts. As climate change worsens water scarcity through rising temperatures and disruptions

  • Media Briefing: Maternal Health in Rural America

    "The number of rural hospitals providing obstetric care is declining, and rural residents are at greater risk of pregnancy-related death and adverse health outcomes. SciLine’s next media briefing will cover how living in a rural community shapes pregnancy and childbirth, the impact of hospital maternity-unit closures on care access and insurance coverage, and the long-term