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DEADLINE: Nieman Foundation Fellowships at Harvard
2026-01-31
Each year, the Nieman Foundation awards paid fellowships to up to 24 journalists working in print, broadcast, digital and audiovisual media. Those selected for the program spend two full semesters at Harvard auditing classes with some of the university’s greatest thinkers, participating in Nieman events and collaborating with peers. Nieman Fellows are also able to audit classes at other local universities including MIT and Tufts.
During their time at Harvard, Nieman Fellows attend seminars, shop talks, master classes and journalism conferences designed to strengthen their professional skills and leadership capabilities, thereby helping to fortify the news industry itself. With the knowledge they gain on campus and the relationships they build, fellows often return to work as journalism entrepreneurs, industry innovators and top managers in their newsrooms.
International Nieman Fellowship applications (for non-U.S. citizens) are due December 1, 2025; U.S. Nieman Fellowship applications (for U.S. citizens) are due January 31, 2026.

DEADLINE: Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism
2026-01-31
“The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship offers experienced journalists the opportunity to enhance their understanding of business and economics, finance and technology. Fellows spend two semesters at Columbia Journalism School and take most of their classes at Columbia Business School. They meet weekly for off-the-record seminars and dinners with top journalists, entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. The program accepts up to 10 fellows each year. Fellows receive full tuition, health insurance and $7,800 a month.”

DEADLINE: Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship
2026-01-31
“The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship offers ten $10,000 reporting grants per year to journalists reporting in-depth print and audio stories on the science, policy, business and culture of this new era of psychedelics. In addition to underwriting individual stories, the Fellowship aims to establish and nurture a new generation of journalists covering the frontlines of this rapidly changing field. We’re looking for big, underreported, narratively compelling stories placed in rich political, economic, scientific, and cultural contexts. We are committed to supporting journalists from diverse backgrounds and of all nationalities. The fellowship is a project of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics.”

DEADLINE: Follow the Carbon, the Money and the Data
2026-01-31
“The Climate Journalism Network Austria is organizing an investigative workshop in Vienna, for journalists based in Europe.
“The training provides early- and mid-career journalists with vital skills to investigate the forces behind the climate crisis. Attendees will learn how to track emissions across borders, follow financial flows, examine corporate climate claims, navigate freedom of information legislation, analyse the impact of lobbying on EU climate policy, and utilise geodata, satellite imagery and flight-tracking tools. All sessions will be led by experienced investigative journalists and climate specialists (TBA), with a strong focus on practical techniques and real-world case studies.”
When: April 24 and 25, 2026. Includes travel and lodging.

DEADLINE: Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship Program
2026-02-01
“Mongabay’s Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship Program provides opportunities for journalists from biodiversity hotspots in tropical countries to report on critical environmental issues, gaining valuable training, experience, and credibility that will help them advance their careers in journalism and communications.
“From 2026-2028, the Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship Program will support at least 34 fellows per year in several language-specific cohorts. The 2026 English-language fellowship will run from June 1 to November 30.” Deadline: Feb. 1, 2026.
This remote fellowship is open to aspiring journalists from low- to upper-middle-income tropical countries. Fellows receive a stipend of $500 per month.

DEADLINE: Wrigley Institute Storymakers Program
2026-02-01
“The Storymakers program is a weeklong intensive that trains full-time, established researchers in the art of environmental storytelling. Held in residence at the Wrigley Marine Science Center (WMSC) on Catalina Island, the program includes lectures, workshops, studio time for creating original content, and cohort-building activities. Instructors are chosen from the best in media, the arts, and publishing.”
All program costs, transportation between Los Angeles and Catalina Island, room, board and some meals are included.
2026 program dates: July 20-26.

DEADLINE: Arthur F. Burns Fellowship
2026-02-01
“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 long-lasting. As fellows learn first-hand about their host country and media outlet, they write stories and produce broadcasts for both host and home audiences. When they return home, they share their experiences with colleagues and continue to cover current events with new skills and contacts and a greater understanding of international relations. The Fellowship benefits participating journalists over the life of their careers, as well as the audience for whom they write or broadcast.”
The nine-week program comprises:

One Week of Orientation (July 27, 2026–August 1, 2026)
Eight-Week Exchange Program (August 2, 2026-September 30, 2026)

Open to U.S., Canadian and German journalists aged 21-40. North American fellows receive a $4,000 stipend for living expenses in Germany, as well as $1,500 for travel expenses plus living expenses during the orientation week.
Deadlines: Feb. 1, 2026 for German journalists; March 1, 2026 for North American journalists.

DEADLINE: Complex Systems Summer School Journalism Fellowship
2026-02-04
Santa Fe Institute’s “Complex Systems Summer School Journalism Fellowship is a residential, immersive program that offers two accomplished journalists the opportunity to explore complex-systems science. Open to national and international journalists, eligible candidates must have a demonstrated interest in reporting on topics related to complex systems.
“During their residency in Santa Fe, Fellows are embedded in SFI’s iconic Complex Systems Summer School, where they learn through an intensive series of lectures and labs taught by world-renowned faculty. At the end of the school, they have an additional self-directed week at SFI’s main campus to interact with scientists and learn about the Institute.
“The Fellowship is open to journalists with at least seven years’ experience, familiarity with complexity science, and a clear articulation of how the Fellowship will advance their reporting. Fellows receive a generous stipend for the duration of the Fellowship, travel reimbursement, and housing.”
The 2026 program runs June 9-July 8.

DEADLINE: Big Data, Great Lakes — A Journalism Workshop Exploring Data Centers in Southeastern Wisconsin
2026-02-06
“The United States currently has the largest data center footprint in the world and there are no signs development will slow down. The Great Lakes region is home to nearly 20 percent of U.S. data centers and hundreds more are being planned or under construction. While the tech industry races to keep up with the computing demands of things like artificial intelligence (AI), streaming and cloud storage, local communities struggle to balance environmental and energy concerns with the potential economic boost of what some are calling an ‘AI gold rush.’
“This March 15-18, the Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources will conduct an expenses-paid workshop that will get journalists up to speed on this emerging issue. Participants will go out in the field to meet the people shaping the data center discourse in the Great Lakes. Set in and around Milwaukee, the workshop will explore what data center development may mean for states and communities in this water-rich region. Participants will speak with local municipal leaders, tech industry representatives, state regulators, environmental groups and more as they learn about new developments for companies like Meta and Microsoft, construction moratoriums, the increasing demand for energy, growing water concerns and future projections for a ‘freshwater economy.'”

DEADLINE: Altavoz Lab Community Journalist Fellowship
2026-02-06
“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 serve historically disinvested audiences across the U.S. We will prioritize applicants working in regions with low civic participation — in other words, places where people may not feel represented or engaged in democratic life — with a particular focus on borderland communities in Arizona, New Mexico, California, and Texas, as well as areas such as Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Puerto Rico.
“The seven-month-long program launches in April 2026. Fellows will receive up to $8,000 to produce an in-depth reporting project or series, and host newsrooms will receive up to $3,000 in additional funds to deepen and expand their audience engagement beyond social media.”

DEADLINE: ABSW Media Fellowship for Researchers in Healthcare, Engineering or Science
2026-02-11
The Association of British Science Writers is offering a Media Fellowship for researchers in the East of England to spend two to six weeks, paid, at a media outlet during summer. Receive mentoring from professional journalists to learn how to “engage with the media, tackle issues of mistrust and misrepresentation and give journalists access to new scientific expertise.”

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting
2026-02-12 08:00 - 2026-02-14 17:00 UTC | Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, 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 draw attention, more than ever, on daring to explore the inconceivable and embrace informed risk, while also conceptualizing value for the public good. Our communities of scientists, policy makers, the public / private sectors, and the public are equal partners in the integrative scaling of new knowledge, large-scale data, complex systems, and policy innovation for impact. Join us in this important conversation.”
“The AAAS Annual Meeting will offer an array of opportunities to reporters and communicators who, with appropriate credentials, are eligible for complimentary meeting registration.”

DEADLINE: Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme
2026-02-13
“The Journalist Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute is one of the world’s leading schemes for practising, mid-career journalists to take some time out from their day jobs to explore journalism in depth. The majority of our Journalist Fellows are fully-funded and they also receive a stipend to cover living and travel costs.
“Applications are now open for fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year.”

DEADLINE: Vermont Law and Graduate School Summer Media Fellowships
2026-02-15
“The Environmental Law Center at Vermont Law and Graduate School is seeking applicants for Summer Media Fellowships. This year the center is accepting 2 journalists focused on environmental law and policy and 1 focused on food and agricultural law and policy. The fellowships are open to full-time journalists who cover environmental issues such as natural resources, energy, legal affairs, food and agriculture, public health, and other environment-related subjects.
“Selected media fellows have access to our distinguished faculty and visiting policy leaders, meet for on- or off-record conversations with these experts, develop new insights, and gain new sources. Each fellow will choose to audit one or two courses from a selection of topics within their specific fellowship category.
“Media fellows in these areas will audit one- or two-week courses in June or July 2026. These fellows will receive a one-week $625 stipend or a two-week $1,250 stipend, free housing, and a tuition waiver (travel not included).
“Media fellows also take part in the Summer Session’s lunch series, “Hot Topics in Environmental Law,” delivering a 45-minute, informal lecture on an environmental, food and agricultural topic of their choosing. Outside of classroom time, fellows can also enjoy the beauty of our campus, historic South Royalton, and rural Vermont. Family members are welcome.
“Fellowships are open to journalists who cover issues such as natural resources, energy, legal affairs, public health, food and agriculture, and other environment related subjects. They are open to staff, freelance, and independent reporters, writers, editors, and producers who are working full-time as journalists. Journalism students and teachers, public relations practitioners, and contributors to newsletters, magazines, and other media controlled by industry, government, or advocacy groups are not eligible.
“Fellows are selected based on the quality of their ability to reach a broad audience including the applicant’s work history, samples, and commitment to covering environmental law and policy, or agriculture and farm systems topics and their potential for increasing understanding of these issues nationwide.
“VLGS looks for journalists who are from different geographic areas, at different career stages, in different types of media, and who work for a variety of news organizations.”
Questions? Contact ELC@vermontlaw.edu.

DEADLINE: Environmental and Epistemic Justice Summer Institute Journalism Fellowship
2026-02-15
“The Wake Forest University Environmental and Epistemic Justice Initiative is a multi-pronged Mellon Foundation-funded research, teaching, and community engagement project. The 2026 Summer Institute will welcome 4-6 early to mid-career journalists to the fourth class of EEJI fellows with the goal of improving coverage of the many environmental justice issues, while aiding in diversifying the ranks of environmental journalism.”
“Journalists with at least one year of reporting and feature writing experience are eligible to apply. Fellows receive a $3000 reporting stipend, plus expenses for travel and accommodations to attend the 2026 Summer Institute at INSTEP-WFU London, England.
“For the 2026 session (June 1-4), the Institute is very interested in proposals that focus on the intersection of environmental and climate justice and health, particularly in the southeast and mid-Atlantic.” The application deadline is February 15.

DEADLINE: Covering Climate Now Academy
2026-02-16
“Climate change is the defining story of our time, and journalists everywhere need the tools to cover with depth, accuracy, and impact. That’s why Covering Climate Now offers journalists worldwide a free, live, online training program designed to help them tell stronger climate stories across beats and borders.”
The next program takes place March 4 to June 17, 2026, comprising 12 weekly training sessions and three community activities. The sessions are on Wednesdays, 14:00 UTC, via Zoom.

DEADLINE: Metcalf Institute's Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists
2026-02-16
“Join us for our next Annual Science Immersion Workshop, an engaging and hands-on learning experience focused on one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time: plastics, pollution, and PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
“This immersive workshop will explore how plastics are produced, used, and discarded—and how their breakdown contributes to widespread environmental contamination. Participants will examine the pathways through which plastic pollution enters ecosystems, impacts wildlife and human health, and persists across generations. A special emphasis will be placed on PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” to understand their chemical properties, where they are found, why they persist in the environment, and the growing concerns around their health effects.”
When: June 21-26, 2026 at the University of Rhode Island

Covering Climate Across Beats
2026-02-19
“Climate change touches every corner of our lives. From the food we eat to the sports we play, from the economy to public health, and from education to infrastructure. Yet, too often, the climate connection goes unreported, leaving audiences with incomplete stories.
“The truth is, every journalist is, in a way, a climate journalist. Whether you cover agriculture, sports, crime, or culture, climate change is shaping the stories on your beat. Recognizing and reporting these connections isn’t just good journalism: It’s essential to giving audiences the full picture.
“Join us for a live training session on how to make the climate connection across beats. We’ll share practical tips for identifying climate angles in everyday stories, explore examples from newsrooms around the world, and show you how even one sentence can transform your reporting. No science background required, just a willingness to connect the dots!”
Journalists worldwide can choose one of two sessions:

February 19, 6 a.m. US Eastern Time (11 a.m. UTC). Register here.
February 19, 1 p.m. US Eastern Time (6 p.m. UTC). Register here.

DEADLINE: Club of Rome Communications Fellowship
2026-02-20
“The fellowship is a seven-month mentoring programme aimed at increasing the diversity of voices covering sustainability issues and supporting early-career communications professionals from Most of the World: Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The fellowship will be a remote placement with the successful fellow working from their home environment and with one trip to meet members of the Club of Rome team.
“There is a modest stipend dependent on location for the seven-month fellowship, working Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week and includes 10 days paid leave and work-related travel costs. The fellowship will run from 1 July 2026 to 31 January 2027. There are two positions available.”

DEADLINE: Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact
2026-02-23
“We’ve tailored seven months of journalism training for subject-matter specialists from across disciplines and around the world. Our nearly 300 alumni have gone on to become award-winning reporters, high-impact leaders and researchers, and more effective professionals in their fields. Join us part-time, while working, from anywhere in the world.”
It begins with a 10-day boot camp. Every fellow is assigned to a six-person “bureau” under the mentorship of a highly experienced journalist. It continues with courses taught two days each month. Tuition is $13,000 CAD plus tax. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are due on February 23, 2026.

DEADLINE: Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism
2026-03-01
“Are you a journalist ready to take your career to the next level? Come spend a year at the University of Colorado as a Ted Scripps Fellow. You’ll deepen your understanding of environmental issues, hone your craft, and enjoy a break from deadlines while living at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. As a fellow, you’ll audit classes and pursue an independent project of your own design. You’ll also attend weekly seminars and participate in field trips to learn what’s new in the realm of environmental science and policy. Fellows receive a stipend of $80,000 and will travel (expenses paid) to the Society of Environmental Journalists annual conference.”

So You Want To Cover Science: Essential Skills for Journalists
2026-03-09 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
“Whether you’re new to the beat or looking to improve your reporting, this webinar will equip you with the skills needed to cover science accurately and engagingly. Learn how to craft compelling stories, go beyond the press release, use scientific papers as starting points, and navigate uncertainty and controversy with confidence. We’ll also discuss how to find credible outside experts and build a deeper understanding of how science really works.
“Please note: This webinar is available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.”

DEADLINE: SAS Science — A New Program for Emerging Science Writers
2026-03-31
“As South Asia Speaks heads into its sixth year, we’re delighted to announce a new program: SAS Science. Modelled after our flagship mentorship, SAS Science is a year-long program designed to support emerging science writers with one-on-one mentoring, masterclasses and workshops. Fellows will be paired with an established author and receive mentorship for a full year. Like everything we do at SAS, this program is free. Our goal is to identify and support emerging writers in South Asia, make them globally competitive, and help them publish their first books.” Applications open March 1, 2026.

SEJ2026 Annual Conference
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00 (America/New_York)
“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 build community around our shared commitment to report fearlessly on a changing world.”
The conference is open to both members and nonmembers.

Communicating Astronomy With the Public Conference
2026-05-25 08:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00 (America/New_York)
“The Communicating Astronomy with the Public (CAP) Conference is the only large-scale, international conference for astronomy communication. The conference is targeted towards professionals from science communication, informal education, planetaria and science centres, as well as professional and amateur astronomers, journalists and creative personalities.”
CAP2026 takes place May 25-29 in Yerevan, Armenia, hosted in partnership by the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, the Armenian Astronomical Society and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Commission C2 — Communicating Astronomy with the Public (CAP) and the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach.

Health Journalism 2026
2026-05-27 08:00 - 2026-05-30 17:00 (America/New_York)
“The Association of Health Care Journalists and the Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism are thrilled to bring Health Journalism ’26 to Minneapolis from May 27–30. Expect four energizing days of immersive field trips, standout sessions, hands-on workshops and abundant opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the country.
“At a moment when truth and accountability matter more than ever, we’ll bring together journalists, health care professionals, policymakers and industry experts for timely discussions. Be a part of the conversation (and pitch your ideas for sessions until Jan. 30, 2026) as we explore health care’s biggest challenges and examine emerging opportunities and solutions. As always, you’ll walk away with plenty of story ideas and new contacts.
“This year’s conference will also feature the 22nd annual Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, a celebration of the best work in health care reporting.”

Nature Writing in the Great Bear Rainforest
2026-05-31 08:00 - 2026-06-04 17:00 (America/New_York)
“Learn to bring the wonder of nature alive in words while surrounded by lush ancient forests and undulating tides of a rich estuary. This is one of the most intact habitats in the world for grizzly bears.
“Your coach in this spectacular wild environment will be internationally acclaimed science journalist, author and workshop leader Lesley Evans Ogden. Lesley’s nature writing, photography and documentary work have been published and broadcast by top outlets for science and nature communication, including the New York Times, CBC, BBC, Scientific American, New Scientist, Science, National Geographic, The Atlantic, Smithsonian, Nature, and many others.”
Eight spaces available. Cost: Cdn$5000.

European Conference of Science Journalism
2026-10-14 08:00 - 2026-10-16 17:00 (America/New_York)
“The next ECSJ will take place in Hanover, Germany, from 14 to 16 October 2026. It will be held alongside the annual WPK Wissenswerte conference.
“The main topic of ECSJ2026 will be ‘Science Journalism for a World in Crisis.’
“From pandemics to climate change, from water scarcity and wildfires to shrinking access to essential medicines, science journalists are tasked with covering crises while uncovering solutions, highlighting societal transformations, holding power to account, and helping societies navigate a world in turmoil.
“ECSJ26 will set the stage for exploring how science journalists can respond to global turbulence with rigor, creativity, and impact.”
The last conference, normally biennial, took place in 2022.

AMWA Medical Writing & Communication Conference
2026-11-04 08:00 - 2026-11-07 17:00 (America/New_York)
The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)’s annual conference includes training sessions and networking opportunities.
The 2026 conference takes place in Washington, D.C.

World Conference of Science Journalists
2027-09-06 00:00 - 2027-09-09 23:59 UTC
The next world conference of the World Federation of Science Journalists will be held at the Central Hall Westminster, London, UK.
The conference theme is “Strengthening science journalism through global networks.”
The World Federation of Science Journalists’ event takes place biennially, and is the largest international event for science journalists.
