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Fellowships & Grants

Puffin Foundation Investigative Fund

Type Investigations

"The Puffin Foundation supports investigative journalism in the independent media seeking to highlight voices and stories often excluded or marginalized by mainstream outlets. The foundation’s commitment to journalism in the public interest allows Type Investigations to produce and place in-depth investigative stories in a variety of publications and to support independent reporters. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be evaluated monthly." Grants range from $3,000-$6,000. Open to journalists worldwide; however, the story must be related to the U.S. and published initially in a U.S. outlet.
Fellowships & Grants

Puffin Foundation Investigative Fund

Summary:
"The Puffin Foundation supports investigative journalism in the independent media seeking to highlight voices and stories often excluded or marginalized by mainstream outlets. The foundation’s commitment to journalism in the public interest allows Type Investigations to produce and place in-depth investigative stories in a variety of publications and to support independent reporters. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be evaluated monthly." Grants range from $3,000-$6,000. Open to journalists worldwide; however, the story must be related to the U.S. and published initially in a U.S. outlet.
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Type Investigations

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Article

Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Science Programs

C&EN analyzes the proposal for multiple science agencies, which "would face $73 billion in cuts, including reduced funding for scientific research and health and environmental programs." The article includes many handy outbound links for reference.
Article

Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Science Programs

Summary:
C&EN analyzes the proposal for multiple science agencies, which "would face $73 billion in cuts, including reduced funding for scientific research and health and environmental programs." The article includes many handy outbound links for reference.
Author:

Delger Erdenesanaa, Leigh Krietsch Boerner, Laurel Oldach, Rowan Walrath, Craig Bettenhausen and Fionna Samuels

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Chemical & Engineering News

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April 6, 2026

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Fellowships & Grants

NatGeo RFP for Illuminating Climate Solutions

National Geographic and The Climate Pledge

"Stories, and the people who tell them, matter more than ever. At a time when we’re flooded by noise and competing causes, authentic storytelling is critical to being able to cut through the clutter and evoke emotion in a way that causes people to respond and to act. National Geographic and The Climate Pledge seek to turn the power of storytelling toward illuminating climate resilience and solutions around the world." Grants up to $100,000 are available. Deadline: May 25, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

NatGeo RFP for Illuminating Climate Solutions

Summary:
"Stories, and the people who tell them, matter more than ever. At a time when we’re flooded by noise and competing causes, authentic storytelling is critical to being able to cut through the clutter and evoke emotion in a way that causes people to respond and to act. National Geographic and The Climate Pledge seek to turn the power of storytelling toward illuminating climate resilience and solutions around the world." Grants up to $100,000 are available. Deadline: May 25, 2026.
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National Geographic and The Climate Pledge

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Fellowships & Grants

Solutions Visuals – CBNI

Solutions Journalism Network

"The Solutions Visuals program, part of SJN’s Climate Beacon Newsroom Initiative, is SJN’s first dedicated visuals program, created to train newsrooms in producing solutions-focused photos, videos and multimedia stories. ... The program works with U.S.-based newsrooms to expand, experiment with and refine their visual coverage of the responses to climate change and how those solutions intersect with issues like health, economics and civic life. Throughout 12 months of training and mentorship, newsrooms learn how to move beyond images of disaster and devastation and develop the visual storytelling skills needed to capture evidence-based climate solutions in action. ... This year, six newsrooms will be selected to receive $10,000 each along with a year of coaching and support from SJN staff and partners, including award-winning photographers and visual storytellers." Deadline: April 24, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

Solutions Visuals – CBNI

Summary:
"The Solutions Visuals program, part of SJN’s Climate Beacon Newsroom Initiative, is SJN’s first dedicated visuals program, created to train newsrooms in producing solutions-focused photos, videos and multimedia stories. ... The program works with U.S.-based newsrooms to expand, experiment with and refine their visual coverage of the responses to climate change and how those solutions intersect with issues like health, economics and civic life. Throughout 12 months of training and mentorship, newsrooms learn how to move beyond images of disaster and devastation and develop the visual storytelling skills needed to capture evidence-based climate solutions in action. ... This year, six newsrooms will be selected to receive $10,000 each along with a year of coaching and support from SJN staff and partners, including award-winning photographers and visual storytellers." Deadline: April 24, 2026.
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Solutions Journalism Network

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Awards

DIG Awards

DIG Documentaries Investigations Journalism - ETS

"The DIG Awards acknowledge excellence in journalism and encourage the work of reporters who use video and audio to investigate current social, economic, technological, environmental and political issues." 2026 call for entry. Deadlines:
  • “Video” and “Audio & Podcast” categories: June 6, 2026 (non-monetary prizes; opportunity to be screened at the 2026 DIG Festival, September 23-27 in Modena
  • “DIG Pitch «Matteo Scanni»” category: June 15, 2026 (for documentaries in development; includes funding of up to €15,000)
Awards

DIG Awards

Summary:
"The DIG Awards acknowledge excellence in journalism and encourage the work of reporters who use video and audio to investigate current social, economic, technological, environmental and political issues." 2026 call for entry. Deadlines:
  • “Video” and “Audio & Podcast” categories: June 6, 2026 (non-monetary prizes; opportunity to be screened at the 2026 DIG Festival, September 23-27 in Modena
  • “DIG Pitch «Matteo Scanni»” category: June 15, 2026 (for documentaries in development; includes funding of up to €15,000)
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DIG Documentaries Investigations Journalism - ETS

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Fellowships & Grants

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.
Fellowships & Grants

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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Events

SWCC Webinar: Levelling Up Your Journalism Skills — Fellowships, Scholarships and More

"Science communicators and journalists often reach a point where they want to brush up on foundational knowledge, strengthen specific skills, or delve into a particular area of interest. This virtual event explores how to 'level up' at any stage of your career through funded professional development opportunities such as fellowships and scholarships. At this event, SWCC board member Bryce Hoye will share his experience as a fellow in the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT. He'll be joined by Ashley Smart, associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program, as well as two organizers of the CBC David Suzuki Scholarship for journalism students — Lesley Birchard and Gina Lorentz — who will welcome audience questions about their programs. By bringing together both personal experiences and program-level insights, this event will give participants a clearer understanding of funded opportunities for Canadian science communicators and journalists across the career spectrum, along with resources for further exploration."
  • When: April 15, 2026 @ 5 - 6 p.m. ET
  • No cost for SWCC members / $30 CAD for nonmembers
Are you a non-member of SWCC registering for this event? If you decide to become a member of SWCC within 2 weeks of the event date, your membership fee (in the applicable category) will be discounted by the amount you paid for event registration. To activate your discounted membership within the 2-week period, email office@sciencewriters.ca."
Events

SWCC Webinar: Levelling Up Your Journalism Skills — Fellowships, Scholarships and More

Summary:
"Science communicators and journalists often reach a point where they want to brush up on foundational knowledge, strengthen specific skills, or delve into a particular area of interest. This virtual event explores how to 'level up' at any stage of your career through funded professional development opportunities such as fellowships and scholarships. At this event, SWCC board member Bryce Hoye will share his experience as a fellow in the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT. He'll be joined by Ashley Smart, associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program, as well as two organizers of the CBC David Suzuki Scholarship for journalism students — Lesley Birchard and Gina Lorentz — who will welcome audience questions about their programs. By bringing together both personal experiences and program-level insights, this event will give participants a clearer understanding of funded opportunities for Canadian science communicators and journalists across the career spectrum, along with resources for further exploration."
  • When: April 15, 2026 @ 5 - 6 p.m. ET
  • No cost for SWCC members / $30 CAD for nonmembers
Are you a non-member of SWCC registering for this event? If you decide to become a member of SWCC within 2 weeks of the event date, your membership fee (in the applicable category) will be discounted by the amount you paid for event registration. To activate your discounted membership within the 2-week period, email office@sciencewriters.ca."
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Fellowships & Grants

RTDNF Canada Scholarships

"The Radio-Television Digital News Foundation was established by the RTDNA in 1978 to offer financial assistance to students in Canada." Categories include, but are not limited to:
  • $5,000 CBC David Suzuki Scholarship "for students from racialized communities with a demonstrated interest in science journalism who are in their final year of a college or university journalism program."
  • $10,000 Sachedina/CTV News Fellowship "for a journalism student from a Canadian university or college who has recently graduated or is within one year from graduation ... to produce a substantial and original piece of journalism that will be considered for publication on a CTV News platform."
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Fellowships & Grants

RTDNF Canada Scholarships

Summary:
"The Radio-Television Digital News Foundation was established by the RTDNA in 1978 to offer financial assistance to students in Canada." Categories include, but are not limited to:
  • $5,000 CBC David Suzuki Scholarship "for students from racialized communities with a demonstrated interest in science journalism who are in their final year of a college or university journalism program."
  • $10,000 Sachedina/CTV News Fellowship "for a journalism student from a Canadian university or college who has recently graduated or is within one year from graduation ... to produce a substantial and original piece of journalism that will be considered for publication on a CTV News platform."
Deadline: April 30, 2026
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Video

Inside SAM.gov: An Open Data Demo for Journalists

"SAM.gov — the federal government’s System for Award Management — is one of the most underused databases in public-interest journalism. It tracks hundreds of billions of dollars in federal contracts and grants, the companies and organizations that receive them, and entities barred or suspended from doing business with the government. If you cover federal spending, government contractors, nonprofits, or public accountability, this data is for you. This session [on April 3] is a hands-on demo, not a panel discussion. We walk through what’s in SAM.gov’s open data, how to access and navigate it, and how to start asking it real questions."
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Inside SAM.gov: An Open Data Demo for Journalists

Summary:
"SAM.gov — the federal government’s System for Award Management — is one of the most underused databases in public-interest journalism. It tracks hundreds of billions of dollars in federal contracts and grants, the companies and organizations that receive them, and entities barred or suspended from doing business with the government. If you cover federal spending, government contractors, nonprofits, or public accountability, this data is for you. This session [on April 3] is a hands-on demo, not a panel discussion. We walk through what’s in SAM.gov’s open data, how to access and navigate it, and how to start asking it real questions."
Published By:

The Journalist’s Resource

Date:

April 7, 2026

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Fellowships & Grants

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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Article

How the Federal Budget Process Works

"Drafting the federal budget is one of an American president’s most influential undertakings. But two-thirds of spending is set before the process even begins. We explain."
Article

How the Federal Budget Process Works

Summary:
"Drafting the federal budget is one of an American president’s most influential undertakings. But two-thirds of spending is set before the process even begins. We explain."
Author:

David Trilling

Published By:

The Journalist’s Resource

Date:

March 10, 2017

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Fellowships & Grants

Doc Society Fund

"The Doc Society Fund is dedicated to cinematic non-fiction storytelling that uncovers the architecture of power: the systems, structures, and ideologies driving our global present in a time of rising authoritarianism and political entropy, stories that help us imagine the better futures we all deserve. We are granting on a quarterly basis." Rolling deadline. Submit an Expression of Interest.
Fellowships & Grants

Doc Society Fund

Summary:
"The Doc Society Fund is dedicated to cinematic non-fiction storytelling that uncovers the architecture of power: the systems, structures, and ideologies driving our global present in a time of rising authoritarianism and political entropy, stories that help us imagine the better futures we all deserve. We are granting on a quarterly basis." Rolling deadline. Submit an Expression of Interest.
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Resource Database / Guide

FY 2026 R&D Appropriations Dashboard

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

"The below dashboard compares White House, House, and Senate spending proposals for science and technology programs in FY 2026. It will be updated regularly as the funding debate unfold. Click on different tabs to explore by agency, and mouse over for more detail."
Resource Database / Guide

FY 2026 R&D Appropriations Dashboard

Summary:
"The below dashboard compares White House, House, and Senate spending proposals for science and technology programs in FY 2026. It will be updated regularly as the funding debate unfold. Click on different tabs to explore by agency, and mouse over for more detail."
Organization:

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Author:

Alessandra Zimmermann

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Fellowships & Grants

SPJ Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism

Society of Professional Journalists

"The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship is intended to enable a mid-career journalist who specializes in fact-based commentary or analysis to have time away from daily responsibilities to pursue in-depth reporting projects. ... The Pulliam Fellowship awards up to $100,000 to outstanding editorial writers, columnists or reporters to help broaden their journalistic horizons and knowledge of the world. The award can be used to cover the cost of study, research and/or travel." Past fellows have explored topics including AI, climate change, medical testing, medical misinformation, the dangerous effects of the little-known mineral pyrrhotite and other science-related issues. Deadline: April 20, 2026.
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SPJ Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism

Summary:
"The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship is intended to enable a mid-career journalist who specializes in fact-based commentary or analysis to have time away from daily responsibilities to pursue in-depth reporting projects. ... The Pulliam Fellowship awards up to $100,000 to outstanding editorial writers, columnists or reporters to help broaden their journalistic horizons and knowledge of the world. The award can be used to cover the cost of study, research and/or travel." Past fellows have explored topics including AI, climate change, medical testing, medical misinformation, the dangerous effects of the little-known mineral pyrrhotite and other science-related issues. Deadline: April 20, 2026.
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Society of Professional Journalists

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Fellowships & Grants

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.
Fellowships & Grants

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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Fellowships & Grants

Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers

"The Roy W. Dean Grant funds independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made." Grants range from $3,000-3,500, along with up to $20,000 in services and discounts for production and post-production. Grant application fee waivers are available for those in financial need. 2026 deadlines:
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Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers

Summary:
"The Roy W. Dean Grant funds independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made." Grants range from $3,000-3,500, along with up to $20,000 in services and discounts for production and post-production. Grant application fee waivers are available for those in financial need. 2026 deadlines:
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Fellowships & Grants

David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship

Oxford International Centre for Publishing

"Starting in 2026, the Fellowship has been established via the David McClure Trust Fund. The fund will support one nonfiction writer per year for the next five years to work on a timely and independent piece of long-form journalism that holds significant relevance within today’s society. It will focus on public interest journalism which, without this funding, might never be published." The fellowship begins each September and is open to journalists worldwide, providing a  £15,000 grant, remote mentoring and other resources. The annual application deadline is May 31.
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David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship

Summary:
"Starting in 2026, the Fellowship has been established via the David McClure Trust Fund. The fund will support one nonfiction writer per year for the next five years to work on a timely and independent piece of long-form journalism that holds significant relevance within today’s society. It will focus on public interest journalism which, without this funding, might never be published." The fellowship begins each September and is open to journalists worldwide, providing a  £15,000 grant, remote mentoring and other resources. The annual application deadline is May 31.
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Oxford International Centre for Publishing

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Fellowships & Grants

The Data-Driven Reporting Project

Google News Initiative and Northwestern University | Medill

"Today much of investigative journalism is about acquiring, organizing and analyzing large, digital document sets. Technology plays a critical role in all phases but those resources are unevenly distributed. Only a few news organizations are able to take advantage of these advances. Many local news organizations and freelance journalists, especially those who serve local and underrepresented communities, would benefit from additional resources. This program aims to close this gap with targeted, financial awards to organizations and freelancers working on document-focused, investigative stories." Deadline: March 31, 2026. Recipients receive:
  • Grants of up to $35,000 for document-based investigative projects that serve local and/or underrepresented communities in the US and Canada.
  • Training and support from Medill on Google Journalist Studio tools, and more.
Fellowships & Grants

The Data-Driven Reporting Project

Summary:
"Today much of investigative journalism is about acquiring, organizing and analyzing large, digital document sets. Technology plays a critical role in all phases but those resources are unevenly distributed. Only a few news organizations are able to take advantage of these advances. Many local news organizations and freelance journalists, especially those who serve local and underrepresented communities, would benefit from additional resources. This program aims to close this gap with targeted, financial awards to organizations and freelancers working on document-focused, investigative stories." Deadline: March 31, 2026. Recipients receive:
  • Grants of up to $35,000 for document-based investigative projects that serve local and/or underrepresented communities in the US and Canada.
  • Training and support from Medill on Google Journalist Studio tools, and more.
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Google News Initiative and Northwestern University | Medill

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Fellowships & Grants

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund

"The Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund (ISF) supports educational and engagement initiatives in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia related to issues highlighted in Pulitzer Center-supported journalism, addressing the most critical challenges confronting our planet's ecosystems and communities. The 2026 ISF focuses on ocean, transparency and governance, and climate change, rainforests, and its interconnection with workers and vulnerable communities. Grants range from USD $2,500 to $4,000, varying by region." Deadlines:
  • Africa and Latin America: April 19, 2026
  • Southeast Asia: May 3, 2026
 
Fellowships & Grants

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund

Summary:
"The Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund (ISF) supports educational and engagement initiatives in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia related to issues highlighted in Pulitzer Center-supported journalism, addressing the most critical challenges confronting our planet's ecosystems and communities. The 2026 ISF focuses on ocean, transparency and governance, and climate change, rainforests, and its interconnection with workers and vulnerable communities. Grants range from USD $2,500 to $4,000, varying by region." Deadlines:
  • Africa and Latin America: April 19, 2026
  • Southeast Asia: May 3, 2026
 
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Organization

Science Journalists Association of Australia

"The Science Journalists Association of Australia is a not-for-profit incorporated association. It was founded in 2019 to support and foster the professional interests of practising and aspiring science journalists in Australia, and to champion and advocate for independence and excellence in science journalism. SJAA provides networking, professional development and training opportunities for science journalists at all career stages, resources for those both practising and interested in science journalism, and aims to raise awareness of the importance of science journalism in Australia. We organise events, provide grants and mentoring, keep Australian science journalists up to date with opportunities, collect resources of interest and use to science journalists, and advocate for greater recognition and celebration of Australian science journalism."
Organization

Science Journalists Association of Australia

Summary:
"The Science Journalists Association of Australia is a not-for-profit incorporated association. It was founded in 2019 to support and foster the professional interests of practising and aspiring science journalists in Australia, and to champion and advocate for independence and excellence in science journalism. SJAA provides networking, professional development and training opportunities for science journalists at all career stages, resources for those both practising and interested in science journalism, and aims to raise awareness of the importance of science journalism in Australia. We organise events, provide grants and mentoring, keep Australian science journalists up to date with opportunities, collect resources of interest and use to science journalists, and advocate for greater recognition and celebration of Australian science journalism."
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Fellowships & Grants

McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

"The McGraw Fellowships, an initiative of the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, provide experienced journalists with a grant up to $15,000 and the editorial support needed to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into critical issues related to the global economy, business or finance. Given the enormous changes in federal spending and policy priorities now taking place in Washington DC, we are particularly interested in story proposals that examine the impact of these changes. Both freelance and staff journalists in all forms of media with at least five years’ professional experience are eligible. Journalists from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous McGraw Fellows have explored a wide variety of topics -- and you don't need to be a business reporter to apply. Many have been generalists, or cover beats such as the environment, health care, education. Others focus on inequality or corporate accountability." Deadlines:
  • April 13, 2026 for the Spring 2026 fellowships
  • October 12, 2026 for the Fall 2026 fellowships
Fellowships & Grants

McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

Summary:
"The McGraw Fellowships, an initiative of the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, provide experienced journalists with a grant up to $15,000 and the editorial support needed to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into critical issues related to the global economy, business or finance. Given the enormous changes in federal spending and policy priorities now taking place in Washington DC, we are particularly interested in story proposals that examine the impact of these changes. Both freelance and staff journalists in all forms of media with at least five years’ professional experience are eligible. Journalists from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous McGraw Fellows have explored a wide variety of topics -- and you don't need to be a business reporter to apply. Many have been generalists, or cover beats such as the environment, health care, education. Others focus on inequality or corporate accountability." Deadlines:
  • April 13, 2026 for the Spring 2026 fellowships
  • October 12, 2026 for the Fall 2026 fellowships
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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."
Article

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

Published By:

The Open Notebook

Date:

March 3, 2026

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Fellowships & Grants

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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Fellowships & Grants

Solutions Journalism Student Media Challenge

"The Solutions Journalism Network is building a cohort of student news outlets at colleges and universities for the 2026-27 academic year that will do solutions reporting on the urgent topic of youth mental health. The classes/newsrooms selected will receive $7,500 to pursue their reporting, along with deep training, cohort learning and more support." Deadline: March 20. Questions? Attend one of two online info sessions:
Fellowships & Grants

Solutions Journalism Student Media Challenge

Summary:
"The Solutions Journalism Network is building a cohort of student news outlets at colleges and universities for the 2026-27 academic year that will do solutions reporting on the urgent topic of youth mental health. The classes/newsrooms selected will receive $7,500 to pursue their reporting, along with deep training, cohort learning and more support." Deadline: March 20. Questions? Attend one of two online info sessions:
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Fellowships & Grants

Arab Documentary Film Program

The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture

"The Documentary Film program supports creative documentary films in the Arab region. The program welcomes submissions by Arab directors of feature-length documentary film projects that are in development, production or post-production phases, as well as short and medium-length documentaries in production and post-production. The Documentary Film program provides annual grants up to USD 10,000 for development grants, up to USD 50,000 for production grants for feature-length films and USD 20,000 for short and medium-length documentaries, and up to USD 25,000 for post-production grants for feature-length films and USD 10,000 for short and medium-length documentaries." Deadline: April 2, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

Arab Documentary Film Program

Summary:
"The Documentary Film program supports creative documentary films in the Arab region. The program welcomes submissions by Arab directors of feature-length documentary film projects that are in development, production or post-production phases, as well as short and medium-length documentaries in production and post-production. The Documentary Film program provides annual grants up to USD 10,000 for development grants, up to USD 50,000 for production grants for feature-length films and USD 20,000 for short and medium-length documentaries, and up to USD 25,000 for post-production grants for feature-length films and USD 10,000 for short and medium-length documentaries." Deadline: April 2, 2026.
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The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture

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VISIT