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  • Science Talk ’26

    "In 2026 we are highlighting the importance of finding a way forward for science, finding ways for science communicators to showcase their impact, and finding paths to connect communities with science. We’re reflecting on the last decade of SCIENCE TALK, but also looking forward to the next 10 years and beyond. Join us for SCIENCE

  • DEADLINE: EVOME Science Journalism Fellowships

    "The National Science Foundation-supported Evolving Meta-Ecosystems Institute (EVOME) will provide fellowships for six science journalists to participate in a two-week immersion in interdisciplinary evolutionary and global change biology being conducted at the University of Alaska’s Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska. Fellowships will cover transportation costs to and from the Toolik Field Station through Fairbanks,

  • DEADLINE: Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards

    "The annual Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards has become a recognized standard for excellence in climate journalism. Since our program’s launch in 2021, it has grown every year by leaps and bounds. In 2025, we received more than 1,200 entries." Entry submissions cover 14 subject-based categories. The awards also have a “Large projects & collaborations”

  • DEADLINE: The Data-Driven Reporting Project

    "Today much of investigative journalism is about acquiring, organizing and analyzing large, digital document sets. Technology plays a critical role in all phases but those resources are unevenly distributed. Only a few news organizations are able to take advantage of these advances. Many local news organizations and freelance journalists, especially those who serve local and

  • Covering Contaminated Sites Under Trump

    "Most of us have a contaminated site near us, but without reporters playing a watchdog role, these sites often languish for decades, potentially impacting people’s health. The stakes couldn’t be higher: Trump’s proposed cutting the budget to the very program responsible for cleaning those sites up. "In this webinar, journalist and creator of the award-winning

  • DEADLINE: Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications

    "Submissions are being accepted for the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, given by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Sciences. These $20,000 and $40,000 awards honor exceptional science communicators, journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work in 2025 that

  • DEADLINE: Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism

    "Founded in 1996, the highly-competitive Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism awards year-long, non-residential fellowships to journalists from the United States, Ireland, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to report on a mental health topic of their choice." Nine U.S. journalists are selected annually, receiving stipends of $10,000 each to cover fellowship project expenses.

  • DEADLINE: SPD Popular Media Awards

    "The Solar Physics Division of the American Astronomical Society solicits nominations for the Popular Media Award, which is awarded annually to authors of popular articles / new media (e.g., interactive media, video) about the Sun or the effects of the Sun on the Earth’s environment. Three awards are made: one to a scientist, one to

  • DEADLINE: Covering Workplace Mental Health Fellowship

    "From AI chatbot therapists to return-to-office orders, the fluctuating gig economy and generational differences – the workplace is rife with mental health issues for journalists to cover. "To encourage accurate, nuanced and in-depth reporting on mental health issues, treatments and advances at work, the National Press Foundation will hold a two-day training fellowship in Washington,

  • DEADLINE: Koch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting

    "Provides cash awards to assist journalists pursuing projects that highlight research and investigative reporting on public health issues and/or issues affecting people with disabilities. Created in 2025, the grants are awarded to proposals that demonstrate potential for significant impact, that could affect change in law or improve quality of life. The use of mapping and