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European Conference of Science Journalism

European Federation for Science Journalism

Nov. 12, 2025: "We are thrilled to announce that EFSJ [European Federation for Science Journalism] will organise a European Science Journalism Conference in Hannover, Germany, in 2026! The event will take place on 14 and 15 October, alongside the annual WPK Wissenswerte conference on 15 and 16 October. The main topic of the conference will be 'Science journalism for a world in crisis'." The last conference, normally biennial, took place in 2022.

European Conference of Science Journalism

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Nov. 12, 2025: "We are thrilled to announce that EFSJ [European Federation for Science Journalism] will organise a European Science Journalism Conference in Hannover, Germany, in 2026! The event will take place on 14 and 15 October, alongside the annual WPK Wissenswerte conference on 15 and 16 October. The main topic of the conference will be 'Science journalism for a world in crisis'." The last conference, normally biennial, took place in 2022.

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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.

New Media Writing Prize

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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.

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Workshop

George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop

"The third annual George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications is now accepting applications.  The 10 mid-career journalists selected to participate will learn from award-winning novelists and writing instructors. The eight-day, fully funded writing intensive program, which will take place in Evanston, Illinois, July 7-15, 2026, will focus on writing fiction. Journalists worldwide can apply. Must be fluent in and writing in English."

George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop

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"The third annual George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications is now accepting applications.  The 10 mid-career journalists selected to participate will learn from award-winning novelists and writing instructors. The eight-day, fully funded writing intensive program, which will take place in Evanston, Illinois, July 7-15, 2026, will focus on writing fiction. Journalists worldwide can apply. Must be fluent in and writing in English."

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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."

CCNow Academy: Tropical Cyclones

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"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."

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Covering Climate Now and Climate Central

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October 28, 2025

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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."

Why the Best Science Needs Great Storytelling — Fay Lin

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"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."

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September 20, 2025

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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.

Bangladesh Science Journalists Association (BSJA)

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"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.

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Article

What Makes Heat So Hard To Cover?

"For journalists, the most urgent climate disaster is also the trickiest to report on." This CJR article offers tips on how to report on heat events by visualizing "a chronic, invisible crisis," along with ideas for images, adding context and more.

Article

When Scientist Sources Are Reluctant To Speak With Reporters

"As many U.S. scientists face research funding cuts and tightening press policies from their institutions, stakes can be high for those considering going on the record. SciLine has compiled some steps to take when a scientist declines an interview, including other avenues for finding an expert source and alternative ways to source evidence."

When Scientist Sources Are Reluctant To Speak With Reporters

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"As many U.S. scientists face research funding cuts and tightening press policies from their institutions, stakes can be high for those considering going on the record. SciLine has compiled some steps to take when a scientist declines an interview, including other avenues for finding an expert source and alternative ways to source evidence."

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SciLine

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August 12, 2025

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Article

Finding the Most Valuable Stories in the Heart of Science Papers

"Research papers are at the forefront of the scientific process, and science writers are vital in bridging the gap between researchers and a wider audience. On 26th June, at the ABSW Science and Technology Journalism Summer School 2025, ABSW Chair Andy Extance held a workshop inviting Emma Stoye (Senior News Editor, Nature), Sarah Wild (Freelance Science Journalist), Dalmeet Singh Chawla (Freelance Science Journalist) to discuss how science journalists can navigate the science publishing landscape to find the most valuable stories within academic papers, using meaningful examples."

Training program

Covering Climate Now Training Initiative: The Climate Newsroom

"Covering Climate Now is expanding its newsroom training initiatives to enhance climate coverage through local media across the US. The project, called The Climate Newsroom, builds on the success of The Climate Station local TV training program and our work with more than 500 media partners worldwide to offer free, customized training designed to help your outlet cover climate stories more effectively. The training program is available in English and Spanish, spans four sessions over eight weeks, followed by six months of ongoing support and feedback."

Covering Climate Now Training Initiative: The Climate Newsroom

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"Covering Climate Now is expanding its newsroom training initiatives to enhance climate coverage through local media across the US. The project, called The Climate Newsroom, builds on the success of The Climate Station local TV training program and our work with more than 500 media partners worldwide to offer free, customized training designed to help your outlet cover climate stories more effectively. The training program is available in English and Spanish, spans four sessions over eight weeks, followed by six months of ongoing support and feedback."

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Eight Tips From Environmental Reporters in Covering Climate Crisis

"Eight environmental reporters across the U.S. described how they cover the climate crisis in these days where the media space is overloaded with unverified information and social distrust is growing. Some of these journalists have been working on the beat for just a few years, others for 25 years. The reporters gave advice for those who have just entered or may be thinking of entering into this growing field of climate journalism."

Organizations

Trans Journalists Association

"The Trans Journalists Association is a professional membership organization that promotes accurate, nuanced coverage of trans rights and communities in the media and fosters the careers of gender-expansive journalists. The TJA offers a number of programs and resources to support journalists. Some are limited to active TJA members; others are open to all applicants or participants." The Trans Journalists Association is offering Summer 2025 professional development stipends to any journalist who qualifies for membership. Deadline: August 11.

Trans Journalists Association

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"The Trans Journalists Association is a professional membership organization that promotes accurate, nuanced coverage of trans rights and communities in the media and fosters the careers of gender-expansive journalists. The TJA offers a number of programs and resources to support journalists. Some are limited to active TJA members; others are open to all applicants or participants." The Trans Journalists Association is offering Summer 2025 professional development stipends to any journalist who qualifies for membership. Deadline: August 11.

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Awards

Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting

Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW)

"CASW established the Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting in 2000. Given annually, the prize seeks to honor a writer for a body of work published or broadcast within the last five years which, for reasons of uncommon clarity, accuracy, breadth of coverage, enterprise, originality, insight and narrative power, has made a profound and lasting contribution to public awareness and understanding of critical advances in medical science and their impact on human health and well-being." The honoree receives an award of $5,000. The prize is presented at a joint awards ceremony held in conjunction with ScienceWriters, a conference that combines CASW’s New Horizons in Science briefings and the National Association of Science Writers’ workshops. Awardee travel expenses to the award ceremony are covered. Submissions open Jan. 1. Nomination deadline is June 30 annually.

Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting

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"CASW established the Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting in 2000. Given annually, the prize seeks to honor a writer for a body of work published or broadcast within the last five years which, for reasons of uncommon clarity, accuracy, breadth of coverage, enterprise, originality, insight and narrative power, has made a profound and lasting contribution to public awareness and understanding of critical advances in medical science and their impact on human health and well-being." The honoree receives an award of $5,000. The prize is presented at a joint awards ceremony held in conjunction with ScienceWriters, a conference that combines CASW’s New Horizons in Science briefings and the National Association of Science Writers’ workshops. Awardee travel expenses to the award ceremony are covered. Submissions open Jan. 1. Nomination deadline is June 30 annually.

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Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW)

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Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW)

The Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award recognizes the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist with a career prize and a grant of at least $20,000 to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project. It recognizes and supports reporting and writing that embodies the high standards embodied by Sharon Begley (1956–2021), a science journalist of unflinching dedication, skill, moral clarity, and commitment to mentoring. For 2025, the entries were due April 30, and the winner was announced in late summer. Applications for the next cycle open January 1, 2026. Candidates must be experienced journalists who have compiled a substantial body of work in science journalism, defined as print, audio, video, and online reporting on science, health/medicine, environment, mathematics, and technology.

Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

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The Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award recognizes the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist with a career prize and a grant of at least $20,000 to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project. It recognizes and supports reporting and writing that embodies the high standards embodied by Sharon Begley (1956–2021), a science journalist of unflinching dedication, skill, moral clarity, and commitment to mentoring. For 2025, the entries were due April 30, and the winner was announced in late summer. Applications for the next cycle open January 1, 2026. Candidates must be experienced journalists who have compiled a substantial body of work in science journalism, defined as print, audio, video, and online reporting on science, health/medicine, environment, mathematics, and technology.

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Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW)

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Fellowships & Grants

Public Health Reporting Fellowship

National Press Club Journalism Institute

"The Common Health Coalition and the National Press Club Journalism Institute have launched a new fellowship opportunity for mid-career journalists. The Public Health Reporting Fellowship will award up to $7,500 each to five individuals to support reporting projects focused on the intersection of public health policy and health care delivery. " "Applicants will be asked to propose a significant reporting project covering a critical community, regional, state, or national public health issue, to be published or distributed by July 2025." The deadline to apply for the six-month program is January 6, 2025.

Fellowships & Grants

Fellowship for advancing science journalism in Africa and the Middle East

Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT

"This one-semester fellowship, hosted by the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT, was inspired by the life and career of Egyptian science journalist Mohammed Yahia. The fellowship is designed to enrich the training of a journalist from Africa or the Middle East so they can contribute to a culture of high-quality science and health journalism in those regions, as well as raising awareness of regional advances in the rest of the world." This one-semester fellowship is open to journalists based in Africa and the Middle East with at least three years’ experience reporting on science, health or environmental issues in the region. It is held in the fall of the academic year and hosted by KSJ at MIT. It includes a $40,000 stipend, health insurance, and other benefits. Applications for 2025 will close January 15, 2025.

Fellowship for advancing science journalism in Africa and the Middle East

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"This one-semester fellowship, hosted by the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT, was inspired by the life and career of Egyptian science journalist Mohammed Yahia. The fellowship is designed to enrich the training of a journalist from Africa or the Middle East so they can contribute to a culture of high-quality science and health journalism in those regions, as well as raising awareness of regional advances in the rest of the world." This one-semester fellowship is open to journalists based in Africa and the Middle East with at least three years’ experience reporting on science, health or environmental issues in the region. It is held in the fall of the academic year and hosted by KSJ at MIT. It includes a $40,000 stipend, health insurance, and other benefits. Applications for 2025 will close January 15, 2025.

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Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT

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Cambridge, Mass.

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Fellowships & Grants

Complex Systems Summer School Journalism Fellowship

Santa Fe Institute

"Santa Fe Institute (SFI) offers a journalism fellowship for accomplished reporters. National and international journalists with a demonstrated interest in and record of reporting about matters related to complex systems are encouraged to apply for this residential fellowship in Santa Fe, New Mexico." Fellows participate in SFI's Complex Systems Summer School, a five-week program with scientists collaborating across disciplines. The program includes a stipend of $6,250, housing for the program, and travel reimbursement. Journalists with at least seven years of reporting experience are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply for the 2025 program is February 17.

Complex Systems Summer School Journalism Fellowship

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"Santa Fe Institute (SFI) offers a journalism fellowship for accomplished reporters. National and international journalists with a demonstrated interest in and record of reporting about matters related to complex systems are encouraged to apply for this residential fellowship in Santa Fe, New Mexico." Fellows participate in SFI's Complex Systems Summer School, a five-week program with scientists collaborating across disciplines. The program includes a stipend of $6,250, housing for the program, and travel reimbursement. Journalists with at least seven years of reporting experience are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply for the 2025 program is February 17.

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Santa Fe Institute

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Santa Fe, N.M.

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Fellowships & Grants

John S. Knight Fellowships at Stanford University

Stanford University

"Each year, we bring together up to 20 fellows from around the world to spend 10 months at Stanford University working on solutions to the most urgent problems facing journalism. If you aspire to be a leader who can help reimagine and transform journalism, apply to our program." For the 2026-2027 program, the deadline for both international and US applicants is December 3, 2025.

John S. Knight Fellowships at Stanford University

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"Each year, we bring together up to 20 fellows from around the world to spend 10 months at Stanford University working on solutions to the most urgent problems facing journalism. If you aspire to be a leader who can help reimagine and transform journalism, apply to our program." For the 2026-2027 program, the deadline for both international and US applicants is December 3, 2025.

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Stanford University

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Palo Alto, Calif.

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Fellowships & Grants

AHCJ U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship

AHCJ

"Through the U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship, supported by The Commonwealth Fund, you can pursue a significant reporting project related to the U.S. health care system at the local, regional and/or national level. "This fellowship allows mid-career journalists to maintain their regular employment while working on a major project over a 12-month calendar year. You’ll pursue the projects with the support of your newsrooms or arranged outlets, which commit to publish or air the work." "The fellowship covers the cost of attending the seminars and the annual AHCJ conference, as well as a $2,500 project allowance to defray the cost of field reporting, health data analysis and other project-related research. In addition, you will receive a $5,000 fellowship award upon the successful completion of the project." The application deadline for 2025 is October 10.

AHCJ U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship

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"Through the U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship, supported by The Commonwealth Fund, you can pursue a significant reporting project related to the U.S. health care system at the local, regional and/or national level. "This fellowship allows mid-career journalists to maintain their regular employment while working on a major project over a 12-month calendar year. You’ll pursue the projects with the support of your newsrooms or arranged outlets, which commit to publish or air the work." "The fellowship covers the cost of attending the seminars and the annual AHCJ conference, as well as a $2,500 project allowance to defray the cost of field reporting, health data analysis and other project-related research. In addition, you will receive a $5,000 fellowship award upon the successful completion of the project." The application deadline for 2025 is October 10.

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Fellowships & Grants

Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network

Pulitzer Center

“The Pulitzer Center invites applications to join the third cohort of the Ocean Reporting Network (ORN), a fellowship program that gives professional journalists the opportunity to spend up to a year working on an in-depth or investigative ocean story. We welcome ambitious proposals on the main ocean threats of climate change. We continue to seek investigations that include, or are tailor-made for, a cross-border, collaborative approach. We also have spaces reserved for Fellowships dedicated to investigations focused on transparency and governance. We particularly welcome applications from the Global South, and seek more reporting in particular from Asia-Pacific, east Africa, and Latin America.” Fellows will receive funding for their reporting, training opportunities, access to data and documents, options to collaborate with other fellows, and more. The deadline for the 2025-2026 fellowship is Sep. 12, 2025.

Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network

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“The Pulitzer Center invites applications to join the third cohort of the Ocean Reporting Network (ORN), a fellowship program that gives professional journalists the opportunity to spend up to a year working on an in-depth or investigative ocean story. We welcome ambitious proposals on the main ocean threats of climate change. We continue to seek investigations that include, or are tailor-made for, a cross-border, collaborative approach. We also have spaces reserved for Fellowships dedicated to investigations focused on transparency and governance. We particularly welcome applications from the Global South, and seek more reporting in particular from Asia-Pacific, east Africa, and Latin America.” Fellows will receive funding for their reporting, training opportunities, access to data and documents, options to collaborate with other fellows, and more. The deadline for the 2025-2026 fellowship is Sep. 12, 2025.

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Pulitzer Center

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Fellowships & Grants

FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency Program

European Research Council

"FRONTIERS, an initiative funded by the European Research Council, invites applications from science journalists worldwide for immersive residencies at European research institutions. These residencies, spanning 3 to 5 months, offer unparalleled opportunities to delve into frontier research across diverse disciplines, including social sciences and humanities." The program will support four annual calls for applications between 2023 and 2026, supporting up to 40 fellowships. Round 3 deadline was May 6, 2025.

FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency Program

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"FRONTIERS, an initiative funded by the European Research Council, invites applications from science journalists worldwide for immersive residencies at European research institutions. These residencies, spanning 3 to 5 months, offer unparalleled opportunities to delve into frontier research across diverse disciplines, including social sciences and humanities." The program will support four annual calls for applications between 2023 and 2026, supporting up to 40 fellowships. Round 3 deadline was May 6, 2025.

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European Research Council

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Workshop

Metcalf Institute’s Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists

Metcalf Institute, University of Rhode Island

"Metcalf Institute’s Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists is for full-time journalists working in any medium who want learn more about research and topics relating to climate change science, impacts, adaptation, and justice. It’s designed to bolster your understanding of the methods, norms, and culture of science, with hands-on activities, field trips, and opportunities to develop relationships with scientific experts and with your other fellows! We welcome journalists of all beats, such as arts & culture, business, technology, policy, and politics, as climate change shapes all of these fields with ever-increasing urgency." The 2025 workshop will have a special focus on how our food systems adapt to climate change. It will take place in person at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI. on June 8-13, and applications are due by February 14, 2025.

Fellowships & Grants

Reynolds Journalism Institute Professional Innovation Fellowships

Reynolds Journalism Institute, University of Missouri

"The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute invites proposals from individuals and organizations who wish to partner with us on practical innovative projects for community centered news, journalists, and the communities they serve." Over the course of an eight-month fellowship, fellows build free, accessible, open-source projects to serve newsrooms and audiences. The program supports one full-time residential fellow (an individual who will work on-site in Columbia, Missouri) and remote part-time fellows. The 2025 program will begin accepting applications on December 2, 2024, and fellowships will start on July 1, 2025. Applications for the residential fellowship close on February 4, 2025; for remote fellowships, the deadline is February 7.

Reynolds Journalism Institute Professional Innovation Fellowships

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"The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute invites proposals from individuals and organizations who wish to partner with us on practical innovative projects for community centered news, journalists, and the communities they serve." Over the course of an eight-month fellowship, fellows build free, accessible, open-source projects to serve newsrooms and audiences. The program supports one full-time residential fellow (an individual who will work on-site in Columbia, Missouri) and remote part-time fellows. The 2025 program will begin accepting applications on December 2, 2024, and fellowships will start on July 1, 2025. Applications for the residential fellowship close on February 4, 2025; for remote fellowships, the deadline is February 7.

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Reynolds Journalism Institute, University of Missouri

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Fellowships & Grants

Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism

Columbia University

"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: January 31, 2026.

Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism

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"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: January 31, 2026.

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Columbia University

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Fellowships & Grants

Nieman Foundation Fellowships at Harvard

Harvard University

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.

Nieman Foundation Fellowships at Harvard

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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.

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Harvard University

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European Conference of Science Journalism

New Media Writing Prize

George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop

CCNow Academy: Tropical Cyclones

Why the Best Science Needs Great Storytelling — Fay Lin

Bangladesh Science Journalists Association (BSJA)

What Makes Heat So Hard To Cover?

When Scientist Sources Are Reluctant To Speak With Reporters

Finding the Most Valuable Stories in the Heart of Science Papers

Covering Climate Now Training Initiative: The Climate Newsroom

Eight Tips From Environmental Reporters in Covering Climate Crisis

Trans Journalists Association

Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting

Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

Public Health Reporting Fellowship

Fellowship for advancing science journalism in Africa and the Middle East

Complex Systems Summer School Journalism Fellowship

John S. Knight Fellowships at Stanford University

AHCJ U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship

Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network

FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency Program

Metcalf Institute’s Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists

Reynolds Journalism Institute Professional Innovation Fellowships

Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism

Nieman Foundation Fellowships at Harvard