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Fellowships & Grants

Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowships

Pulitzer Center

"Each year of the initiative, the Pulitzer Center puts out a call for applications to dedicate a whole year to investigating deforestation in the world’s three main tropical rainforest regions. ... The Fellows are assisted by the RIN data and research team to apply innovative investigation techniques, such as the exploration of large amounts of documents and geospatial analysis. And with the support of the Pulitzer Center’s education team, the network will share investigation findings at schools and universities. ... We encourage experienced investigative journalists in each of the tropical rainforest regions as well as journalists based at major global media outlets to apply. The full-time, year-long fellowships will cover the reporter’s salary and provide additional support for the media outlet that employs the journalist (if on staff), or that agrees to host the Fellow (if a freelancer)." Deadline: May 22, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowships

Summary:
"Each year of the initiative, the Pulitzer Center puts out a call for applications to dedicate a whole year to investigating deforestation in the world’s three main tropical rainforest regions. ... The Fellows are assisted by the RIN data and research team to apply innovative investigation techniques, such as the exploration of large amounts of documents and geospatial analysis. And with the support of the Pulitzer Center’s education team, the network will share investigation findings at schools and universities. ... We encourage experienced investigative journalists in each of the tropical rainforest regions as well as journalists based at major global media outlets to apply. The full-time, year-long fellowships will cover the reporter’s salary and provide additional support for the media outlet that employs the journalist (if on staff), or that agrees to host the Fellow (if a freelancer)." Deadline: May 22, 2026.
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Pulitzer Center

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Stanford Health Media Fellowship

Stanford School of Medicine

This fellowship is a "paid, graduate-level training opportunity to help fill gaps in solutions-driven health reporting across the United States. Starting with an in-person fall bootcamp, fellows are introduced to a wide scope of health topics, while also taking a deep dive into cross-platform media production. Over the course of six months, fellows engage in mentorship opportunities while producing stories that deepen our understanding of health challenges and disparities — while also featuring the innovative searches for solutions that are targeting these issues head-on." Open to applicants with a traditional media background, as well as those in health care or research. Deadline: April 30, 2026.
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Stanford Health Media Fellowship

Summary:
This fellowship is a "paid, graduate-level training opportunity to help fill gaps in solutions-driven health reporting across the United States. Starting with an in-person fall bootcamp, fellows are introduced to a wide scope of health topics, while also taking a deep dive into cross-platform media production. Over the course of six months, fellows engage in mentorship opportunities while producing stories that deepen our understanding of health challenges and disparities — while also featuring the innovative searches for solutions that are targeting these issues head-on." Open to applicants with a traditional media background, as well as those in health care or research. Deadline: April 30, 2026.
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Stanford School of Medicine

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IJNR’s Community Reporting Project Fellowships

Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources (IJNR)

Applications are being accepted from early-career journalists for the first cohort of these new fellowships, a joint endeavor of IJNR, The Uproot Project and partners. Deadline: April 26, 2026. Fellows must be members of Uproot (free to join) and will:
  • Attend a three-day, expenses-paid, science and environment reporting workshop, produced by IJNR, the Uproot Project and partners (May 27-30, beginning and ending in Detroit).
  • Be eligible to apply for grants designed to cover travel and costs associated with reporting in under-reported communities.
  • Be eligible to apply for paid, eight-week fellowships at Michigan Public and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, to take place in Fall 2026.
  • Engage with other professional journalists as part of a community-building speaker series organized by Dr. Danielle Brown, the 1855 Community and Urban Journalism Professor at Michigan State University’s School of Journalism.
  • Participate in other virtual workshops and trainings to be developed in response to the 2026 cohort’s needs and interests
  • Be connected to mentoring, editing, help with pitches and other support from both IJNR and the Uproot Project.
Fellowships & Grants

IJNR’s Community Reporting Project Fellowships

Summary:
Applications are being accepted from early-career journalists for the first cohort of these new fellowships, a joint endeavor of IJNR, The Uproot Project and partners. Deadline: April 26, 2026. Fellows must be members of Uproot (free to join) and will:
  • Attend a three-day, expenses-paid, science and environment reporting workshop, produced by IJNR, the Uproot Project and partners (May 27-30, beginning and ending in Detroit).
  • Be eligible to apply for grants designed to cover travel and costs associated with reporting in under-reported communities.
  • Be eligible to apply for paid, eight-week fellowships at Michigan Public and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, to take place in Fall 2026.
  • Engage with other professional journalists as part of a community-building speaker series organized by Dr. Danielle Brown, the 1855 Community and Urban Journalism Professor at Michigan State University’s School of Journalism.
  • Participate in other virtual workshops and trainings to be developed in response to the 2026 cohort’s needs and interests
  • Be connected to mentoring, editing, help with pitches and other support from both IJNR and the Uproot Project.
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Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources (IJNR)

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NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship

"The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship will bring a group of journalists to NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus to learn from globally recognized experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. The next cohort of the Fellowship will meet in New York City on September 17 and 18, 2026. All the costs of operating the program including all meals will be borne by NYU Stern. In addition, Fellows admitted to the program who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1,000 stipend." Deadline to apply: April 20. Topics to be covered include Biodiversity Loss as an Emerging Economic Risk, The Fast-Changing Economics of Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles, and many more.
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NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship

Summary:
"The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship will bring a group of journalists to NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus to learn from globally recognized experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. The next cohort of the Fellowship will meet in New York City on September 17 and 18, 2026. All the costs of operating the program including all meals will be borne by NYU Stern. In addition, Fellows admitted to the program who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1,000 stipend." Deadline to apply: April 20. Topics to be covered include Biodiversity Loss as an Emerging Economic Risk, The Fast-Changing Economics of Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles, and many more.
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McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends

"In an era of rapid change and global interconnection, understanding and addressing the challenges of tomorrow has never been more urgent. The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends are designed to empower young American and German professionals to dive deep into the critical issues that shape our world today – issues like national security, demographic changes, urbanization, energy and the environment, sustainability, technological innovation, public health, and global economic concerns such as inflation, trade, and supply chains. Fellows have the freedom to design their research programs, choose where to go and identify whom to engage with, allowing for an enriching experience that fosters cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend covering travel expenses (including transatlantic airfare and domestic travel) and room and board for at least 21 days. American Fellows travel to Germany, and German Fellows travel to the United States." Deadline: April 24, 2026.
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McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends

Summary:
"In an era of rapid change and global interconnection, understanding and addressing the challenges of tomorrow has never been more urgent. The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends are designed to empower young American and German professionals to dive deep into the critical issues that shape our world today – issues like national security, demographic changes, urbanization, energy and the environment, sustainability, technological innovation, public health, and global economic concerns such as inflation, trade, and supply chains. Fellows have the freedom to design their research programs, choose where to go and identify whom to engage with, allowing for an enriching experience that fosters cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend covering travel expenses (including transatlantic airfare and domestic travel) and room and board for at least 21 days. American Fellows travel to Germany, and German Fellows travel to the United States." Deadline: April 24, 2026.
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Article

Getting Yourself on the Scene: How To Fund and Plan Field-Reporting Trips

"Field reporting brings science stories to life and transports audiences into the action. But getting on scene requires advance work to secure travel funding and maximize your time while in the field. Though some outlets will fund field-reporting trips, it helps to sell a story with travel funding already in hand through a grant or fellowship program. Developing a solid base of pre-reporting and expertise in your subject area will help you craft competitive applications (and story pitches). You can also tack field-reporting onto personal trips to cut costs."
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Getting Yourself on the Scene: How To Fund and Plan Field-Reporting Trips

Summary:
"Field reporting brings science stories to life and transports audiences into the action. But getting on scene requires advance work to secure travel funding and maximize your time while in the field. Though some outlets will fund field-reporting trips, it helps to sell a story with travel funding already in hand through a grant or fellowship program. Developing a solid base of pre-reporting and expertise in your subject area will help you craft competitive applications (and story pitches). You can also tack field-reporting onto personal trips to cut costs."
Author:

Skyler Ware

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The Open Notebook

Date:

March 3, 2026

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Retraction Watch Research Accountability Reporting Fellowship

"Retraction Watch and The Open Notebook are thrilled to announce a new fellowship program funded by The Center for Scientific Integrity. This six-month program will equip up to six reporters and editors at local newsrooms to report stories of scientific integrity unfolding at research universities or institutions in their areas. The scientific process is designed to be rigorous and objective, but it’s also innately human, just as prone to bad actors, tricky financial ties, and broken incentives as any other industry. With the training and mentorship provided by this fellowship, reporters will gain skills and confidence in covering issues of scientific misconduct, fraud, data manipulation, ethical missteps, and problematic publishing that frequently go uncovered at the local level. Newsrooms working with selected fellows will receive $7,500 to support a reporting project investigating a local scientific integrity issue. Fellows will also receive one-to-one mentorship from Retraction Watch staff throughout the six-month fellowship period as well as a series of virtual trainings on the craft of scientific accountability reporting."
  • Applications open March 26. Rolling deadline.
  • Open to all U.S.-based local or regional journalists working on staff or freelancing for a media outlet that has a research university or institution in their coverage area
  • Info webinar: March 26 @ 1:00 p.m. ET. Register here.
Fellowships & Grants

Retraction Watch Research Accountability Reporting Fellowship

Summary:
"Retraction Watch and The Open Notebook are thrilled to announce a new fellowship program funded by The Center for Scientific Integrity. This six-month program will equip up to six reporters and editors at local newsrooms to report stories of scientific integrity unfolding at research universities or institutions in their areas. The scientific process is designed to be rigorous and objective, but it’s also innately human, just as prone to bad actors, tricky financial ties, and broken incentives as any other industry. With the training and mentorship provided by this fellowship, reporters will gain skills and confidence in covering issues of scientific misconduct, fraud, data manipulation, ethical missteps, and problematic publishing that frequently go uncovered at the local level. Newsrooms working with selected fellows will receive $7,500 to support a reporting project investigating a local scientific integrity issue. Fellows will also receive one-to-one mentorship from Retraction Watch staff throughout the six-month fellowship period as well as a series of virtual trainings on the craft of scientific accountability reporting."
  • Applications open March 26. Rolling deadline.
  • Open to all U.S.-based local or regional journalists working on staff or freelancing for a media outlet that has a research university or institution in their coverage area
  • Info webinar: March 26 @ 1:00 p.m. ET. Register here.
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EVOME Science Journalism Fellowships

Woodwell Climate Research Center

"The National Science Foundation-supported Evolving Meta-Ecosystems Institute (EVOME) will provide fellowships for six science journalists to participate in a two-week immersion in interdisciplinary evolutionary and global change biology being conducted at the University of Alaska’s Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska. Fellowships will cover transportation costs to and from the Toolik Field Station through Fairbanks, AK, plus room and board. ... EVOME Journalism Fellowships offer a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the scientists and experiments answering this critical question. The program will run June 14 to June 28, 2026. Applications from non-US citizens or green card holders are welcome." Deadline: March 27, 2026.
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EVOME Science Journalism Fellowships

Summary:
"The National Science Foundation-supported Evolving Meta-Ecosystems Institute (EVOME) will provide fellowships for six science journalists to participate in a two-week immersion in interdisciplinary evolutionary and global change biology being conducted at the University of Alaska’s Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska. Fellowships will cover transportation costs to and from the Toolik Field Station through Fairbanks, AK, plus room and board. ... EVOME Journalism Fellowships offer a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the scientists and experiments answering this critical question. The program will run June 14 to June 28, 2026. Applications from non-US citizens or green card holders are welcome." Deadline: March 27, 2026.
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Woodwell Climate Research Center

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EGU Science Journalism Fellowship

European Geosciences Union

"The Science Journalism Fellowship is an annual competition open to professional journalists interested in geoscience stories. The fellowships enable reporters to follow scientists on location to report on ongoing research in the Earth, planetary or space sciences. Successful applicants receive up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects. EGU Science Journalism Fellowships differ from other science journalism prizes. Rather than awarding a published piece of science reporting, the EGU funds innovative proposals to report on geoscientific research not yet in the public sphere. The award offers journalists the opportunity to follow geoscientists on location and to develop an in-depth understanding of their research questions, approaches, findings and motivation." Deadline: June 17, 2026.
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EGU Science Journalism Fellowship

Summary:
"The Science Journalism Fellowship is an annual competition open to professional journalists interested in geoscience stories. The fellowships enable reporters to follow scientists on location to report on ongoing research in the Earth, planetary or space sciences. Successful applicants receive up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects. EGU Science Journalism Fellowships differ from other science journalism prizes. Rather than awarding a published piece of science reporting, the EGU funds innovative proposals to report on geoscientific research not yet in the public sphere. The award offers journalists the opportunity to follow geoscientists on location and to develop an in-depth understanding of their research questions, approaches, findings and motivation." Deadline: June 17, 2026.
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European Geosciences Union

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Maria Leptin/EMBO Science Journalism Fellowships

European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)

"Maria Leptin | EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization) Science Journalism Fellowships support science journalists and life scientists entering careers as science journalists covering life science research. Fellows receive stipends for a duration of three to twelve months to fund their stays in media outlets of any type, editorial offices, or research institutions that make the fellows advance in their careers as science journalists." To be eligible, applicants must reside in one of the EMBO member states. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Maria Leptin/EMBO Science Journalism Fellowships

Summary:
"Maria Leptin | EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization) Science Journalism Fellowships support science journalists and life scientists entering careers as science journalists covering life science research. Fellows receive stipends for a duration of three to twelve months to fund their stays in media outlets of any type, editorial offices, or research institutions that make the fellows advance in their careers as science journalists." To be eligible, applicants must reside in one of the EMBO member states. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)

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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 supports four annual calls for applications between 2023 and 2026, supporting up to 40 fellowships. The fourth and final deadline is May 25, 2026; begins in Fall 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency Program

Summary:
"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 supports four annual calls for applications between 2023 and 2026, supporting up to 40 fellowships. The fourth and final deadline is May 25, 2026; begins in Fall 2026.
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European Research Council

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