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Awards

Falling Walls Engage

"Falling Walls Engage is the global platform for Science Engagement hosted by the Falling Walls Foundation and supported by the Hannover Re Foundation. We showcase successful Science Engagement projects and inspire knowledge transfer within a global, inclusive, and supportive community. We create unique opportunities for exchange, collaboration, and capacity building for current and future practitioners, as well as institutions and the public. We strive to embed Science Engagement at an institutional level and establish it as an asset to any scientific career. The Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in the category Science Engagement is an exemplary, inspiring and impactful initiative that:

Breaks down walls between science and society with its individual approach on climate action;
Engages with those working in science and promotes opportunities for co-learning, co-leadership and co-creation while generating excitement for and trust in science;
Shows a project that is innovative, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial.

" Fifteen selected Engage Finalists will be invited to present their work at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin (6–9 November 2026)." Deadline: April 15.

Falling Walls Engage

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"Falling Walls Engage is the global platform for Science Engagement hosted by the Falling Walls Foundation and supported by the Hannover Re Foundation. We showcase successful Science Engagement projects and inspire knowledge transfer within a global, inclusive, and supportive community. We create unique opportunities for exchange, collaboration, and capacity building for current and future practitioners, as well as institutions and the public. We strive to embed Science Engagement at an institutional level and establish it as an asset to any scientific career. The Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in the category Science Engagement is an exemplary, inspiring and impactful initiative that:

Breaks down walls between science and society with its individual approach on climate action;
Engages with those working in science and promotes opportunities for co-learning, co-leadership and co-creation while generating excitement for and trust in science;
Shows a project that is innovative, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial.

" Fifteen selected Engage Finalists will be invited to present their work at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin (6–9 November 2026)." Deadline: April 15.

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Fellowships & Grants

Nick Oza Visual Fellowship

Altavoz Lab

"The inaugural Nick Oza Visual Fellowship will uplift one emerging or mid-career documentary photographer who tells the stories of their own community in Arizona and New Mexico (we will consider other surrounding underrepresented regions in the Southwest depending on need). Duration: 1 year total." Deadline: Feb. 23, 2026.

"Fellowship Stipend: $15,000. Additional funds will be available for projects with a strong public engagement plan.
Mentorship: Fellow will virtually meet with Roberto “Bear” Guerra, Visuals Editor at High Country News, every month and in person at least three times throughout the year.
Personal Development Opportunities: Fellow will receive a one-on-one review with leading visual editors and photojournalists to refine their craft and expand professional networks. Plus, the possibility of securing national publication to further showcase the work.
Build Community: Fellow will join a dedicated cohort of like-minded community-based journalists at Altavoz Lab, with opportunities for further mentorship and professional development."

Nick Oza Visual Fellowship

Summary:

"The inaugural Nick Oza Visual Fellowship will uplift one emerging or mid-career documentary photographer who tells the stories of their own community in Arizona and New Mexico (we will consider other surrounding underrepresented regions in the Southwest depending on need). Duration: 1 year total." Deadline: Feb. 23, 2026.

"Fellowship Stipend: $15,000. Additional funds will be available for projects with a strong public engagement plan.
Mentorship: Fellow will virtually meet with Roberto “Bear” Guerra, Visuals Editor at High Country News, every month and in person at least three times throughout the year.
Personal Development Opportunities: Fellow will receive a one-on-one review with leading visual editors and photojournalists to refine their craft and expand professional networks. Plus, the possibility of securing national publication to further showcase the work.
Build Community: Fellow will join a dedicated cohort of like-minded community-based journalists at Altavoz Lab, with opportunities for further mentorship and professional development."

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Awards

Northern Writing Prize

"The Northern Writing Prize was established in 2018, to help writers, photographers, and artists tell stories about the North. This year, we’re excited to bring back the contest in collaboration with the Northern Journalism Training Initiative (NJTI). The winner will receive $600 for a feature article, photo essay, or graphic narrative that examines the politics, culture, environmental issues, and/or activism present in Canada’s North. The best pitch will be selected by Briarpatch’s staff, and developed into a feature that will be published in the Spring 2026 issue of Briarpatch Magazine. The winner will also receive one mentoring session with NJTI to develop their draft. Briarpatch seeks to publish writing on social and environmental justice – we’re interested in decolonization, land defense, feminism, poverty, and workers’ rights, among other topics." Deadline: March 1, 2026.

Northern Writing Prize

Summary:

"The Northern Writing Prize was established in 2018, to help writers, photographers, and artists tell stories about the North. This year, we’re excited to bring back the contest in collaboration with the Northern Journalism Training Initiative (NJTI). The winner will receive $600 for a feature article, photo essay, or graphic narrative that examines the politics, culture, environmental issues, and/or activism present in Canada’s North. The best pitch will be selected by Briarpatch’s staff, and developed into a feature that will be published in the Spring 2026 issue of Briarpatch Magazine. The winner will also receive one mentoring session with NJTI to develop their draft. Briarpatch seeks to publish writing on social and environmental justice – we’re interested in decolonization, land defense, feminism, poverty, and workers’ rights, among other topics." Deadline: March 1, 2026.

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Article

How To Pitch Type Investigations

"Type Investigations is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to transforming the field of independent investigative journalism. We produce high-impact reporting in partnership with print, broadcast, and digital media outlets — allowing us to bring our work to a wide range of audiences. We are particularly interested in pitches on the following topics: erosion of rights, political influence and corporate malfeasance, and climate change and environmental justice. Written features generally run between 3,000 and 5,000 words — though we do publish articles that are shorter and longer. Typical budgets range from $3,000 to $6,000."

How To Pitch Type Investigations

Summary:

"Type Investigations is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to transforming the field of independent investigative journalism. We produce high-impact reporting in partnership with print, broadcast, and digital media outlets — allowing us to bring our work to a wide range of audiences. We are particularly interested in pitches on the following topics: erosion of rights, political influence and corporate malfeasance, and climate change and environmental justice. Written features generally run between 3,000 and 5,000 words — though we do publish articles that are shorter and longer. Typical budgets range from $3,000 to $6,000."

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Fellowships & Grants

Arthur F. Burns Fellowship

International Center for Journalists

"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 is 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.

Arthur F. Burns Fellowship

Summary:

"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 is 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.

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International Center for Journalists

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Fellowships & Grants

Altavoz Lab Community Journalist Fellowship

"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: Feb. 16, 2026.

Altavoz Lab Community Journalist Fellowship

Summary:

"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: Feb. 16, 2026.

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Conference

WissensWerte: WPK Annual Conference

WPK (association of science journalists in Germany)

"Since its premiere in 2004, the dialogue forum WISSENSWERTE has developed into the most important science journalism event in the German-speaking world: around 400 science journalists, communicators and media-interested researchers come to this conference every year. The three-day programme offers prominent panel discussions, lectures and workshops on current journalistic and scientific topics. The program is planned in cooperation between the WPK and the Chair of Science Journalism at TU Dortmund University." The 2026 conference takes place October 14-16 in Hanover, alongside the European Conference of Science Journalism.

WissensWerte: WPK Annual Conference

Summary:

"Since its premiere in 2004, the dialogue forum WISSENSWERTE has developed into the most important science journalism event in the German-speaking world: around 400 science journalists, communicators and media-interested researchers come to this conference every year. The three-day programme offers prominent panel discussions, lectures and workshops on current journalistic and scientific topics. The program is planned in cooperation between the WPK and the Chair of Science Journalism at TU Dortmund University." The 2026 conference takes place October 14-16 in Hanover, alongside the European Conference of Science Journalism.

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WPK (association of science journalists in Germany)

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Organization

Earth Journalism Network

"Created in 2004, EJN is now a truly global network of reporters and media outlets in virtually every region of the world. Environmental and climate change reporting is now more urgent than ever, but journalists face myriad and mounting challenges in covering these topics. The media industry is in crisis, and misinformation is on the rise. Reporters working for cash-strapped news agencies often don't have the resources to research a story properly; freelancers, even less so. That’s where EJN comes in. Through training workshops, webinars, fellowships and grants for journalists and media-related organizations, we help reporters cover the world’s most pressing environmental challenges and explore solutions to address them more effectively."

Earth Journalism Network

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"Created in 2004, EJN is now a truly global network of reporters and media outlets in virtually every region of the world. Environmental and climate change reporting is now more urgent than ever, but journalists face myriad and mounting challenges in covering these topics. The media industry is in crisis, and misinformation is on the rise. Reporters working for cash-strapped news agencies often don't have the resources to research a story properly; freelancers, even less so. That’s where EJN comes in. Through training workshops, webinars, fellowships and grants for journalists and media-related organizations, we help reporters cover the world’s most pressing environmental challenges and explore solutions to address them more effectively."

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Awards

INN Nonprofit News Awards

"The Nonprofit News Awards, or INNYs, honor excellence in journalism, leadership and community service across the field of nonprofit news. The INNYs include and go beyond traditional award categories like 'best investigative journalism' to recognize what differentiates nonprofit news – values like collaboration, innovation and impact. The awards are open to all news organizations that are full members in good standing of the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN)." Categories include Best Investigative Journalism Award, Insight Award for Explanatory Journalism and many more. Cash prizes. Deadline: Feb. 17, 2026.

Organization

Climate Journalism Network Austria / Netzwerk Klima Journalismus

"The Climate Journalism Network Austria is a cross-media initiative that counts more than 70 members and is run by a core team of twelve people. Its aim is to connect journalists interested in climate reporting and to inform about current developments in the industry as well as in climate news. This happens through a monthly newsletter, press briefings, as well as informal meetups and a summer school. The network was founded in October 2020."

Journalism program

The Water Desk

"Based in Boulder at the University of Colorado and its Center for Environmental Journalism, The Water Desk works with journalists and news media to strengthen their water-related coverage and expand its impact. This collaborative enterprise also produces original content, helps train the next generation of water journalists, engages with the community and pursues innovative approaches to storytelling. The Water Desk strengthens water journalism in a variety of ways, including:

Support for journalists: Through our network, The Water Desk provides funding, training and other resources to journalists and media outlets that cover Western water issues.
Original content: The Water Desk produces its own journalism and offers free multimedia content, data visualizations and background resources.
Education and community engagement: The Water Desk works with CU students and others beyond the campus to advance learning and to engage the community on Western water issues."

The Water Desk

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"Based in Boulder at the University of Colorado and its Center for Environmental Journalism, The Water Desk works with journalists and news media to strengthen their water-related coverage and expand its impact. This collaborative enterprise also produces original content, helps train the next generation of water journalists, engages with the community and pursues innovative approaches to storytelling. The Water Desk strengthens water journalism in a variety of ways, including:

Support for journalists: Through our network, The Water Desk provides funding, training and other resources to journalists and media outlets that cover Western water issues.
Original content: The Water Desk produces its own journalism and offers free multimedia content, data visualizations and background resources.
Education and community engagement: The Water Desk works with CU students and others beyond the campus to advance learning and to engage the community on Western water issues."

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Organization

Wissenschaftspressekonferenz (WPK)

"WPK is the largest association of science journalists in Germany. We have a growing membership of over 260 freelance and salaried colleagues working for the leading media in the country. Membership is restricted to science journalists, although we have a very supportive circle of friends in press offices, at universities and in other organisations. The association’s mission is to promote quality science journalism and encourage dialogue between science, business, policymakers and the public. To this end, we run or co-run many different activities both for our members and for those interested in promoting good science journalism, such as 'WISSENSWERTE,' a major annual conference on science journalism which brings together science journalists, researchers and science organisations for three days of panel discussions, lectures, workshops and ideas-sharing. Through our Innovation Fund, which helps to kick-start und reinforce forward-looking projects, we play an active role in promoting innovative journalistic ideas by providing funding and support."

Wissenschaftspressekonferenz (WPK)

Summary:

"WPK is the largest association of science journalists in Germany. We have a growing membership of over 260 freelance and salaried colleagues working for the leading media in the country. Membership is restricted to science journalists, although we have a very supportive circle of friends in press offices, at universities and in other organisations. The association’s mission is to promote quality science journalism and encourage dialogue between science, business, policymakers and the public. To this end, we run or co-run many different activities both for our members and for those interested in promoting good science journalism, such as 'WISSENSWERTE,' a major annual conference on science journalism which brings together science journalists, researchers and science organisations for three days of panel discussions, lectures, workshops and ideas-sharing. Through our Innovation Fund, which helps to kick-start und reinforce forward-looking projects, we play an active role in promoting innovative journalistic ideas by providing funding and support."

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Workshop

Rural Revenue Transformation Workshop

Reynolds Journalism Institute

"This event is for news, information and community leaders who are located in and serve rural, low-income and geographically dispersed communities. This experience is two days of hands-on sessions and collaborative activities to workshop solutions for news and information leaders in rural communities. We know that the revenue tactics that may work for newsrooms who serve large populations often do not work for those who serve small, low-income, geographically dispersed communities without access to broadband and other civic infrastructure services. We want to help those serving these communities create transformative and collaborative solutions, learn from each other and build strategies that will work for their specific needs."

When: April 12–15, 2026
Where: Reynolds Journalism Institute, Columbia, Missouri
Includes: Lodging, flight scholarships, some meals, follow-up support and more
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2026

Rural Revenue Transformation Workshop

Summary:

"This event is for news, information and community leaders who are located in and serve rural, low-income and geographically dispersed communities. This experience is two days of hands-on sessions and collaborative activities to workshop solutions for news and information leaders in rural communities. We know that the revenue tactics that may work for newsrooms who serve large populations often do not work for those who serve small, low-income, geographically dispersed communities without access to broadband and other civic infrastructure services. We want to help those serving these communities create transformative and collaborative solutions, learn from each other and build strategies that will work for their specific needs."

When: April 12–15, 2026
Where: Reynolds Journalism Institute, Columbia, Missouri
Includes: Lodging, flight scholarships, some meals, follow-up support and more
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2026

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Reynolds Journalism Institute

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Awards

RJI Pictures of the Year International Competition

"Pictures of the Year International began as a photographic contest in 1944 by Cliff Edom at the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, Missouri. ... POY is an educational program. Connecting students and the public with the curated work in POY shows the value of photojournalism and allows people to interpret the news and historic events through an empathetic lens." POY comprises Pictures of the Year International (deadline Jan. 18, 2026), CPOY (College Photographer of the Year), POY Latam (Latin America; biannual, next in 2027) and POY Asia. POY International has 83 categories, including Science & Natural History, Science & Natural History Picture Story and Environmental Vision Award, some with cash prizes.

RJI Pictures of the Year International Competition

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"Pictures of the Year International began as a photographic contest in 1944 by Cliff Edom at the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, Missouri. ... POY is an educational program. Connecting students and the public with the curated work in POY shows the value of photojournalism and allows people to interpret the news and historic events through an empathetic lens." POY comprises Pictures of the Year International (deadline Jan. 18, 2026), CPOY (College Photographer of the Year), POY Latam (Latin America; biannual, next in 2027) and POY Asia. POY International has 83 categories, including Science & Natural History, Science & Natural History Picture Story and Environmental Vision Award, some with cash prizes.

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Reporting on federal changes to science

Newsjunkie’s Prairie Fire Project

"In the aftermath of the pointless destruction of America’s research infrastructure, scientists, and other displaced civil servants are banding together to fight back. Newsjunkie will document this movement in a new project we’re calling Prairie Fire. By coordinating with data preservation and advocacy organizations such as the Internet Archive and the National Public Health Coalition, we plan to catalog significant developments in the campaign to save public data that is being scrubbed from the web. We’ve conducted interviews with researchers and organizers to gain firsthand knowledge of what’s happening—and we’ll be sharing that information with you. Senior writer Morgan Kriesel has taken on the role of managing Prairie Fire, which will include resource guides, blogs, reported articles, and a forum for sharing information and connecting people and organizations. Here is Morgan’s inaugural Prairie Fire newsletter." Check the main link below for the entire Prairie Fire project resources.

Newsjunkie’s Prairie Fire Project

Summary:

"In the aftermath of the pointless destruction of America’s research infrastructure, scientists, and other displaced civil servants are banding together to fight back. Newsjunkie will document this movement in a new project we’re calling Prairie Fire. By coordinating with data preservation and advocacy organizations such as the Internet Archive and the National Public Health Coalition, we plan to catalog significant developments in the campaign to save public data that is being scrubbed from the web. We’ve conducted interviews with researchers and organizers to gain firsthand knowledge of what’s happening—and we’ll be sharing that information with you. Senior writer Morgan Kriesel has taken on the role of managing Prairie Fire, which will include resource guides, blogs, reported articles, and a forum for sharing information and connecting people and organizations. Here is Morgan’s inaugural Prairie Fire newsletter." Check the main link below for the entire Prairie Fire project resources.

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Organization

Science Journalists Association of India

"The Science Journalists Association of India, or SJAI, is a professional body of science journalists and communicators in India. As of September 2025, it has over one hundred members across the length and breadth of the country. Officially registered as a society in September 2021, and recognised as a member of the World Federation of Science Journalists in March 2022, the SJAI has been several years in the making. SJAI’s objectives are extensive and cover a broad range of activities aimed at promoting deeper understanding of science-related issues, strengthening the quality of science journalism across all media platforms, and securing greater transparency in scientific research and its reportage." SJAI held annual conferences in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Science Journalists Association of India

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"The Science Journalists Association of India, or SJAI, is a professional body of science journalists and communicators in India. As of September 2025, it has over one hundred members across the length and breadth of the country. Officially registered as a society in September 2021, and recognised as a member of the World Federation of Science Journalists in March 2022, the SJAI has been several years in the making. SJAI’s objectives are extensive and cover a broad range of activities aimed at promoting deeper understanding of science-related issues, strengthening the quality of science journalism across all media platforms, and securing greater transparency in scientific research and its reportage." SJAI held annual conferences in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

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Conference

Science Talk ’26

Association of Science Communicators

"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 TALK ’26 – WAYFINDING: Charting a Decade of Dialogue. "For our 10th anniversary, we are returning to our roots in Portland, OR where it all began! SCIENCE TALK ’26 will be a hybrid conference, with in-person events in Portland, OR and real-time, online participation for speakers and attendees also available."

Science Talk ’26

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"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 TALK ’26 – WAYFINDING: Charting a Decade of Dialogue. "For our 10th anniversary, we are returning to our roots in Portland, OR where it all began! SCIENCE TALK ’26 will be a hybrid conference, with in-person events in Portland, OR and real-time, online participation for speakers and attendees also available."

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Association of Science Communicators

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March 26, 2026 - March 27, 2026

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Awards

SPJ New America Award

Society of Professional Journalists

"SPJ’s New America Award honors public service journalism that explores and exposes issues of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States. Although not required, collaboration with ethnic media is taken into account. To be eligible, work must have been published or broadcast during the 2025 calendar year. SPJ welcomes entries from media outlets, journalists, community and issue advocacy groups, individuals and others concerned with ethnic issues." Past honorees include many science-related stories. Deadline: March 11, 2026.

SPJ New America Award

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"SPJ’s New America Award honors public service journalism that explores and exposes issues of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States. Although not required, collaboration with ethnic media is taken into account. To be eligible, work must have been published or broadcast during the 2025 calendar year. SPJ welcomes entries from media outlets, journalists, community and issue advocacy groups, individuals and others concerned with ethnic issues." Past honorees include many science-related stories. Deadline: March 11, 2026.

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Society of Professional Journalists

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Conference

Health Journalism (AHCJ Annual Conference)

Association of Health Care Journalists

"Join us as professional journalists from around the world gather to network, share ideas and participate in the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism." The 2026 conference takes place May 27-30 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Health Journalism (AHCJ Annual Conference)

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"Join us as professional journalists from around the world gather to network, share ideas and participate in the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism." The 2026 conference takes place May 27-30 in Minneapolis, Minn.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

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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."

SWCC Blog

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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."

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Science Writers and Communicators of Canada

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Resource Database / Guide

Best Practices for News Organizations: How To Protect and Support Journalists Harassed Online

This new guide is the result of a collaboration between PEN America and the Coalition Against Online Violence. "Developed in close consultation with over a dozen news outlets and civil society organizations in the U.S. and internationally, this guide provides newsrooms of all sizes with practical strategies for protecting their staff and freelancers. "

Fellowships & Grants

Moynihan Public Scholars Fellowship

"The Moynihan Public Scholars Fellowship supports mid-career academics, public servants, and journalists committed to fostering substantive dialogue across ideological divides. Fellows receive $30,000 awards and join a vibrant intellectual community centered around our weekly Public Scholars Seminar. Applications are due February 9, 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.”

European Conference of Science Journalism

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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.”

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European Federation for Science Journalism

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Fellowships & Grants

Red Natural History Fellowship

"In a time when critical and creative inquiry are under attack, the Natural History Museum [in Vashon, Wash.] is inviting applications for the 2026-2028 Red Natural History Fellowship, a two-year program dedicated to co-creating a 'natural history for a world in crisis.' As environmental emergencies intensify, scholars and scientists are working directly with communities to expose the impacts of industrial pollution on public health, protect sacred items or ancestral remains threatened by pipelines, and sound the alarm about the systemic causes of climate change—leveraging their expertise and institutional resources in the shared struggle for a world beyond extraction. The Red Natural History Fellowship supports this growing movement by connecting and catalyzing collaborations among emerging and established scholars, writers, organizers and practitioners advancing a non-capitalist and anti-colonial practice of natural history—one grounded in protecting the world we share in common for the generations to come." Fellows receive a $2000 stipend, production and communications support, and more.

Red Natural History Fellowship

Summary:

"In a time when critical and creative inquiry are under attack, the Natural History Museum [in Vashon, Wash.] is inviting applications for the 2026-2028 Red Natural History Fellowship, a two-year program dedicated to co-creating a 'natural history for a world in crisis.' As environmental emergencies intensify, scholars and scientists are working directly with communities to expose the impacts of industrial pollution on public health, protect sacred items or ancestral remains threatened by pipelines, and sound the alarm about the systemic causes of climate change—leveraging their expertise and institutional resources in the shared struggle for a world beyond extraction. The Red Natural History Fellowship supports this growing movement by connecting and catalyzing collaborations among emerging and established scholars, writers, organizers and practitioners advancing a non-capitalist and anti-colonial practice of natural history—one grounded in protecting the world we share in common for the generations to come." Fellows receive a $2000 stipend, production and communications support, and more.

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Awards

National Awards for Education Reporting

Education Writers Association

"These prestigious [EWA] awards honor the exemplary work of journalists who have covered issues that impact kids, students, families, educators, and school communities. Journalists representing independent media from all beats, geographic regions and newsrooms are welcome to enter — and stand to win cash awards ranging from $750 to $5,000." Deadline: Jan. 7, 2026 (entries open Nov. 13). Examples of science writing relating to education reporting:

how natural disasters disrupt schooling
how immigration raids impact farmworkers and their school-age children
how school districts' plans to make 100% electric school bus fleets are being dashed

National Awards for Education Reporting

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"These prestigious [EWA] awards honor the exemplary work of journalists who have covered issues that impact kids, students, families, educators, and school communities. Journalists representing independent media from all beats, geographic regions and newsrooms are welcome to enter — and stand to win cash awards ranging from $750 to $5,000." Deadline: Jan. 7, 2026 (entries open Nov. 13). Examples of science writing relating to education reporting:

how natural disasters disrupt schooling
how immigration raids impact farmworkers and their school-age children
how school districts' plans to make 100% electric school bus fleets are being dashed

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Education Writers Association

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