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  • SEJ2026 Annual Conference

    "We’re gathering this year on the shores of the Great Lakes for the Society of Environmental Journalists’ 35th annual conference. Hosted by the University of Illinois Chicago, SEJ2026 explores how climate, water, energy, food, agriculture and health intersect — and how journalists can illuminate the systems that sustain life on our planet. Join us to

  • 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

  • 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: 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

  • 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

  • Crash Course: Beyond the Basics of Science Reporting

    "Science reporting requires walking a line between emphasizing the importance of findings or overselling those findings, contributing to misplaced hope or fanning exaggerated fears. This free, one-hour course—designed for reporters covering science either occasionally or full-time—teaches basic principles about recognizing science worth reporting on and doing it justice in your coverage. "The webinar will help

  • 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,