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Topic: Early-career journalists
Podcast

Science Journalism and Communication w/Jonathan Wosen

"In this episode, Imani and guest Dr. Jonathan Wosen explore his journey from being a curious child interested in science to navigating the challenges of graduate school and ultimately transitioning into science journalism. The conversation highlights the importance of communication in science, the skills developed during graduate school, and the resilience required to succeed in both academia and journalism. Jonathan also shares insights on storytelling in science writing and offers advice for aspiring science communicators."
Awards

NPPA Best of Photojournalism

National Press Photographers Association

"Photojournalists bear witness to history on a daily basis. They stand on the sidewalks and sit in the living rooms of neighborhoods internationally with a shared mission to inform the public. Through well-researched stories and the documentation of life events, audiences rely on these journalists to ethically inform them of what is happening in their communities and to give an understanding to why specific moments in time should matter to us all. The Best of Photojournalism recognizes the ways in which this type of photography is produced and it proudly honors the journalists who do it. It also recognizes all of the steps it takes to execute compelling still and video imagery in the modern news era." Multiple categories, including science. Deadline: Jan. 18, 2026.
Awards

BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

"BigPicture encourages photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this competition that both celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Chaired by award-winning conservation photographer Suzi Eszterhas, BigPicture welcomes high-quality nature, wildlife and conservation images and is open to all photographers around the world. Enter your work for a chance to win cash prizes and be exhibited at the California Academy of Sciences." Deadline: March 1, 2026.
Training program

SAS Science: A New Program for Emerging Science Writers

"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 are open March 1-31, 2026.
Blog

SWCC Blog

Science Writers and Communicators of Canada

November 2025: "We are excited to announce the relaunching of the SWCC Blog! The SWCC Blog is your best way to stay up-to-date on the organization and its members. The Blog features a collection of content covering news applicable to the field of science communication (SciComm News), SWCC events and news, and member announcements. Posts also feature work by SWCC members explaining recent science-based occurrences in the 'Science Explained' category."
Video

From Psychedelics to Wildlife Crime: Reporting at the Frontiers of Science and Society

"The University of Florida’s Science Journalist in Residence Program (SJR) brings leading science writers to the UF campus in Gainesville, Florida, to interact with faculty and students. This semester's SJR is Rachel Nuwer, an award-winning freelance science journalist and author based in New York."
Resource Database / Guide

AI Spotlight Series Toolkit

"This toolkit builds on the Pulitzer Center’s AI Spotlight Series, an initiative designed to expand the field of AI accountability reporting by equipping journalists worldwide with the skills and knowledge necessary to cover AI critically and responsibly. ‍"We have conducted more than two dozen webinars and in-person sessions since 2024 and have trained nearly 3,000 journalists across the globe in seven languages. In an effort to make the AI Spotlight Series resources even more accessible, we are open-sourcing the course modules, slide decks, and videos produced by our instructors who are some of the world’s leading tech reporters and editors. ‍"We invite journalists to access, adapt, and build on a growing body of knowledge to strengthen AI accountability reporting worldwide."
Fellowships & Grants

C&EN’s Editorial Fellowship Program

Chemical & Engineering News

"C&EN covers what's new in the world of chemistry, including stories about drug development, new materials for electronics, solutions to mitigate climate change, and much more. Each year we invite a paid editorial fellow to work alongside C&EN's seasoned reporters, developing bylined news and feature stories for C&EN’s website, weekly print magazine, and podcast. Past fellows have contributed magazine features, breaking news, podcast episodes, and videos. C&EN's Editorial Fellowship Program provides a launch pad for the next generation of science journalists." The six-month fellowship begins in June. Deadline: Feb. 28, 2025. Applications re-open in early 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

Grist Fellowship Program

"The Grist Fellowship Program is a paid opportunity to hone your skills at a national news outlet and deepen your understanding of environmental issues. The experience is designed to give early-career journalists with a demonstrated interest in environmental issues the experience to succeed in climate and environmental media." The 2025 fellowship pays $58,750, and includes health benefits and a company laptop for the duration of the fellowship. Fellows can be based anywhere in the U.S. Deadline: Jan 21, 2025 for May 5, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026
Conference

European Conference of Science Journalism

European Federation for Science Journalism

This conference, normally biennial, last took place in 2022. “The next ECSJ will take place in Hanover, Germany, from 14 to 16 October 2026. 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.”
Awards

New Media Writing Prize

The Media School at Bournemouth University in the UK awards cash prizes in multiple categories for "good storytelling (fiction or non-fiction) written specifically for delivery and reading/viewing on a PC or Mac, the web, or a hand-held device such as an iPad or mobile phone. It could be a short story, novel, poem, narrative game, documentary, or transmedia work using words, images, film or animation with audience interaction. Interactivity is a key element of new-media storytelling." Open to all ages, anywhere in the world. Deadline: Feb. 1, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

Arab Documentary Photography Program

"Recognizing the image's power to document, educate, and advocate, the Arab Documentary Photography Program’s incentive has always been to foster creative photography practices in the Arab world and to encourage the transmission of critical, socially engaged, and local stories. ... Open to applicants from, living and working in the Arab region, irrespective of ethnicity, gender, or religion." The ADPP for Emerging Photographers comprises a $7,000 grant for a new or existing project plus mentorship. Deadline: Dec. 10, 2025.
Article

Writing Science Explainers for Local Audiences

"Every local decision—from where to swim after heavy rainfall to whether masks should be required in schools—hinges on scientific questions most people struggle to answer. Science explainers give community members the clarity they need to make informed choices about issues that directly affect their lives. ... You don’t need a science background to create effective explainers. The process itself strengthens your science-writing by breaking down intimidating topics into digestible pieces."  
Video

CCNow Academy: Tropical Cyclones

Covering Climate Now and Climate Central

"In light of hurricane Melissa, Covering Climate Now has made its exclusive CCNow Academy training session public so that journalists may better explain climate change's influence on the historic storm. In this session, experts from Covering Climate Now and Climate Central highlight how warm oceans fuel stronger, more destructive tropical cyclones in every ocean across the world."
Article

Interrogating Data: A Science Writer’s Guide to Data Journalism

"In its simplest definition, data journalism is the practice of using numbers and trends to tell a story. It requires a variety of skills: research to find the correct dataset, analysis to determine what kind of story this dataset may tell, and presentation to share that story with readers. And these skills are within reach for many science writers, even without any programming background: Simply ask questions, and you will find the central tenet of a story."
Awards

Waterman Fund Essay Contest for Emerging Writers

"Since 2008, Appalachia, the mountaineering and conservation journal published by the Appalachian Mountain Club, and the Waterman Fund have joined to sponsor an annual essay contest for emerging writers. Writers who have not published a major work of fiction or narrative nonfiction on topics of wilderness, wildness, or the ethics and ecology of environmental issues are eligible. The Waterman Fund provides generous prize money of $3,000 for the first-place essay selection and $1,000 for a runner-up. For 2026, we invite essays that address any or all topics related to: our relationship to the natural living world, land and place, preservation/conservation, alpine ecosystems, wild(er)ness and the deep woods. We welcome personal, scientific, adventure, or memoir essays." Deadline: March 15, 2026.
Article

How To Read a Scientific Paper

"Here’s how to decode any research paper. These tips and tricks will work whether you’re covering developmental biology or deep-space exploration. The key is to familiarize yourself with the framework in which scientists describe their discoveries, and to not let yourself get bogged down in detail as you’re trying to understand the overarching point of it all."
Article

Trading the Pipette for the Pen: Transitioning From Science to Science Writing

"Making the transition to science writing can seem intimidating; it certainly requires determination and effort. But taking a few critical steps, like networking and honing your writing skills, can help make a scientist’s next experiment on the page a successful one."
Video

How Journalists Can Use Scraping Tools for Environmental Stories

Pulitzer Center

"This webinar was led by Pulitzer Center Researcher Fernanda Buffa, Data Editor Kuang Keng Kuek Ser and Martynas Juravičius, R&D Tech Lead at Oxylabs." Topics covered:
  • Tools and platforms to get started, with no coding experience required
  • Real-world case studies: deforestation data, pollution records, permit databases
  • How to collect large datasets from public websites
  • The basics of web scraping and ethical/legal considerations
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Awards

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the (London, UK) Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition "highlighting the unique and beautiful relationship between photography, science and art. What began in 1965 as a magazine competition with just 361 entries has blossomed into one of the world's most prestigious photography awards, with over 45,000 entries each year and a touring exhibition seen by millions around the globe." If you will be 17 years old or under on the contest deadline date of Dec. 4, 2025, enter the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Win cash prizes, a place in the museum's exhibit and more.
Video

Why the Best Science Needs Great Storytelling — Fay Lin

"Fay Lin is a science journalist and Senior Editor at Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN), where she covers breakthroughs across biotech with a particular focus on AI and protein design. Expect to learn what distinguishes sexy science stories from boring ones, why mental health for graduate students is in a state of crisis, and how to step away from the familiar path."
Organization

Bangladesh Science Journalists Association (BSJA)

"BSJA is an organization of science journalists based in Bangladesh, covering scientific issues." Advocating for ethical and accurate science reporting throughout Bangladesh, the organization facilitates community building, training and international collaboration in science journalism.
Podcast

Climate Science, Journalism and Working Backwards To Get to Your Career With Kendra Pierre-Louis

For Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR), Nic Frederick and Laura Thorne interview Kendra Pierre Louis, climate reporter and author of Greenwashed, Why We Can't Buy Our Way to a Green Planet, about the steps that led her to journalism (at 8:01).
Podcast

How To Break Into Science Journalism

Essaypro Educational Podcasts

"In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Sofia Quaglia — an award-winning freelance science journalist whose work has appeared in top publications worldwide. Drawing from her experience navigating the competitive world of science writing, Sofia shares insider tips on how to break into science journalism, build your portfolio, pitch compelling stories, and thrive as a freelancer. Whether you’re a student, a budding reporter, or a professional looking to transition into science communication, this episode is packed with actionable advice, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes insights into what it takes to make it in this fascinating field."
Training program

Sample Course Syllabus: Introduction to Science Writing

The Open Notebook

"Science journalists often learn the tricks of the trade by trial and error. But we firmly believe the basics of covering science, and covering it well, can also be taught. Whether you’re officially enrolled or a student at heart, this free resource rounds up years of insights from The Open Notebook into an easy-to-reference sample course syllabus. The syllabus tackles 12 topics that, all together, provide a foundational introduction to science writing. Each module includes recommended readings, discussion questions, assignments, and more."