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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

Published By:

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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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:
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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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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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Article

Science Journalism on the Ropes Worldwide As US Aid Cuts Bite

“At a time when science news is critically important to help stem a rising global tide of disinformation and misinformation ... federal freezes to foreign assistance are affecting grants for investigative reporters everywhere — but especially in poorer countries."
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Science Journalism on the Ropes Worldwide As US Aid Cuts Bite

Summary:
“At a time when science news is critically important to help stem a rising global tide of disinformation and misinformation ... federal freezes to foreign assistance are affecting grants for investigative reporters everywhere — but especially in poorer countries."
Author:

Ben Deighton

Published By:

Nature

Date:

February 19, 2026

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The Open Newsroom Fellowship for Rhode Island Undergrads

RI-NEST (Network for Excellence in Science & Technology) and Metcalf Institute

"We're now accepting applications from undergraduates enrolled at Rhode Island colleges and universities for the second year of The Open Newsroom! This 12-week, paid summer fellowship trains students in journalism tools and techniques to explore science-related issues impacting communities in Rhode Island. Students will complete the fellowship with a portfolio of news pieces and the possibility of having their work published in local news outlets. Open to STEM and non-STEM majors who are passionate about a scientific topic or issue."
  • Fellowship Period: May 26-August 14, 2026
  • Deadline: March 26
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The Open Newsroom Fellowship for Rhode Island Undergrads

Summary:
"We're now accepting applications from undergraduates enrolled at Rhode Island colleges and universities for the second year of The Open Newsroom! This 12-week, paid summer fellowship trains students in journalism tools and techniques to explore science-related issues impacting communities in Rhode Island. Students will complete the fellowship with a portfolio of news pieces and the possibility of having their work published in local news outlets. Open to STEM and non-STEM majors who are passionate about a scientific topic or issue."
  • Fellowship Period: May 26-August 14, 2026
  • Deadline: March 26
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RI-NEST (Network for Excellence in Science & Technology) and Metcalf Institute

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Special Call for Proposals for Environmental Reporting Focusing on Transparency and Governance

"The Pulitzer Center is launching a special call for journalism grants focusing on transparency and governance topics in the environmental sector. Grants are open to journalists, writers, photographers, radio and podcast producers, and filmmakers. Staff journalists and freelancers of any nationality are eligible to apply. Newsrooms or teams may also apply—the team lead should be the main applicant." Deadline: February 28, 2026.
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Special Call for Proposals for Environmental Reporting Focusing on Transparency and Governance

Summary:
"The Pulitzer Center is launching a special call for journalism grants focusing on transparency and governance topics in the environmental sector. Grants are open to journalists, writers, photographers, radio and podcast producers, and filmmakers. Staff journalists and freelancers of any nationality are eligible to apply. Newsrooms or teams may also apply—the team lead should be the main applicant." Deadline: February 28, 2026.
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FIRE Greenlight Grants

Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors (FIRE)

"FIRE has announced a deadline of April 27, 2026, for an unusual pilot grant program to support freelance investigations—Greenlight Grants. The program will provide three grants as unrestricted stipends of $25,000 each—an amount that comes closer to compensating the time required by some freelance accountability-reporting than many story grants do. The winning outlets receive $5,000, the freelancer the other $20,000."
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FIRE Greenlight Grants

Summary:
"FIRE has announced a deadline of April 27, 2026, for an unusual pilot grant program to support freelance investigations—Greenlight Grants. The program will provide three grants as unrestricted stipends of $25,000 each—an amount that comes closer to compensating the time required by some freelance accountability-reporting than many story grants do. The winning outlets receive $5,000, the freelancer the other $20,000."
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Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors (FIRE)

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ABSW Media Fellowship for Researchers in Healthcare, Engineering or Science

The Association of British Science Writers is offering a Media Fellowship for researchers in the East of England to spend two to six weeks, paid, at a media outlet during summer. Receive mentoring from professional journalists to learn how to “engage with the media, tackle issues of mistrust and misrepresentation and give journalists access to new scientific expertise.” Deadline: February 11, 2026.
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ABSW Media Fellowship for Researchers in Healthcare, Engineering or Science

Summary:
The Association of British Science Writers is offering a Media Fellowship for researchers in the East of England to spend two to six weeks, paid, at a media outlet during summer. Receive mentoring from professional journalists to learn how to “engage with the media, tackle issues of mistrust and misrepresentation and give journalists access to new scientific expertise.” Deadline: February 11, 2026.
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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."
Fellowships & Grants

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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Altavoz Lab

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Shackelford Shines Stipend

"The Tiffany Shackelford Foundation provides up to 10 stipends each year to support individuals in the journalism community. These stipends are aimed at helping you attend events and programs that will let your talents shine and enhance your skills as innovative editors, reporters, technologists, or similar roles. Stipends of up to $599 to individuals (not employers) to help offset travel and/or registration costs for training, workshops, and events. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your application using the form below no less than 45 days before you need the stipend approved. These stipends are intended to advance the educational and social welfare opportunities for US-based women and underrepresented people in journalism. People working at the intersection of journalism and technology are encouraged to apply."
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Shackelford Shines Stipend

Summary:
"The Tiffany Shackelford Foundation provides up to 10 stipends each year to support individuals in the journalism community. These stipends are aimed at helping you attend events and programs that will let your talents shine and enhance your skills as innovative editors, reporters, technologists, or similar roles. Stipends of up to $599 to individuals (not employers) to help offset travel and/or registration costs for training, workshops, and events. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your application using the form below no less than 45 days before you need the stipend approved. These stipends are intended to advance the educational and social welfare opportunities for US-based women and underrepresented people in journalism. People working at the intersection of journalism and technology are encouraged to apply."
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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.
Fellowships & Grants

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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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."
Organization

Earth Journalism Network

Summary:
"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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The Michener – Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Reporting

"The Michener – Deacon Fellowship is intended to encourage excellence in journalism that serves the public interest through improvements in public policy, ethical standards, corporate governance or the lives of Canadians. Each fellowship is for $40,000 and up to $5,000 in expenses." Open to Canadian journalists with at least five years’ experience to complete a reporting project with a recognized Canadian news organization. Deadline: February 20, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

The Michener – Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Reporting

Summary:
"The Michener – Deacon Fellowship is intended to encourage excellence in journalism that serves the public interest through improvements in public policy, ethical standards, corporate governance or the lives of Canadians. Each fellowship is for $40,000 and up to $5,000 in expenses." Open to Canadian journalists with at least five years’ experience to complete a reporting project with a recognized Canadian news organization. Deadline: February 20, 2026.
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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."
Journalism program

The Water Desk

Summary:
"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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O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism

"O’Brien Fellows complete, during nine-month Fellowships over two academic semesters, in-depth reporting projects of their choosing on a topic of state, regional, national, or international interest. Since the O'Brien Fellowship began in 2013, most Fellows have worked from a home base in the O’Brien newsroom in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. O'Brien accepts remote, non-residential applications, but gives extra weight in the selection process to applicants ready to reside in Milwaukee during the Fellowship. (O'Brien provides residency/rental and moving allowances for residential Fellows who come from outside the Milwaukee area.) We strongly encourage those applying for O'Brien Fellowships to choose the residential option, owing to the advantages it provides to Fellows and the top Marquette journalism students they mentor while pursuing investigative projects. We seek applications from staff-employed or independent journalists residing in the United States or its territories. Applicants should have at least five years of professional journalism experience as an employee or freelancer. Investigative reporting experience is preferred." $75,000 stipend plus expenses. Deadline: Feb. 15, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism

Summary:
"O’Brien Fellows complete, during nine-month Fellowships over two academic semesters, in-depth reporting projects of their choosing on a topic of state, regional, national, or international interest. Since the O'Brien Fellowship began in 2013, most Fellows have worked from a home base in the O’Brien newsroom in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. O'Brien accepts remote, non-residential applications, but gives extra weight in the selection process to applicants ready to reside in Milwaukee during the Fellowship. (O'Brien provides residency/rental and moving allowances for residential Fellows who come from outside the Milwaukee area.) We strongly encourage those applying for O'Brien Fellowships to choose the residential option, owing to the advantages it provides to Fellows and the top Marquette journalism students they mentor while pursuing investigative projects. We seek applications from staff-employed or independent journalists residing in the United States or its territories. Applicants should have at least five years of professional journalism experience as an employee or freelancer. Investigative reporting experience is preferred." $75,000 stipend plus expenses. Deadline: Feb. 15, 2026.
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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.
Reporting on federal changes to science

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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Fellowships & Grants

Journalismfund.eu Grants

"Journalismfund Europe is a Belgian-registered independent non-profit-making intermediary organisation that has its origins in the Pascal Decroos Fund for Investigative Journalism." Various calls are issued each year. In 2027, there are two application deadlines: January 7 and March 11. The 2026 grants include:
  • Environmental Investigative Journalism: €400,000 per call. Deadlines: Jan. 22, April 23 and Aug. 6, 2026.
  • Professional Development for Environmental Journalism: €75,000 per call. Deadlines: Jan. 22, April 23 and Aug. 20, 2026. €65,000
  • FPD Science: €65,000 per call. Deadlines: Jan. 22 and April 23, 2026.
  • European Cross-Border: €280,000 per call. Deadlines: March 19, May 21, July 30 and October 1, 2026.
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Journalismfund.eu Grants

Summary:
"Journalismfund Europe is a Belgian-registered independent non-profit-making intermediary organisation that has its origins in the Pascal Decroos Fund for Investigative Journalism." Various calls are issued each year. In 2027, there are two application deadlines: January 7 and March 11. The 2026 grants include:
  • Environmental Investigative Journalism: €400,000 per call. Deadlines: Jan. 22, April 23 and Aug. 6, 2026.
  • Professional Development for Environmental Journalism: €75,000 per call. Deadlines: Jan. 22, April 23 and Aug. 20, 2026. €65,000
  • FPD Science: €65,000 per call. Deadlines: Jan. 22 and April 23, 2026.
  • European Cross-Border: €280,000 per call. Deadlines: March 19, May 21, July 30 and October 1, 2026.
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Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA)

"The Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) is a fellowship program for journalists created by Ocean Nexus and Metcalf Institute, in collaboration with the Uproot Project. This exciting partnership seeks to advance transformative changes at the intersection of ocean governance, social justice, and equity. Participating journalists, working closely with Ocean Nexus scientists, aim to deepen their understanding of how our relationship with the ocean is intertwined with systemic inequities, particularly within historically marginalized communities, across the globe. The 2026 MONA workshop will be conducted in person at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI. on May 4-6, 2026 with a prior virtual matching session with Ocean Nexus scientists. The MONA fellowship is designed for US-based, mid-career journalists from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be a member of the Uproot Project or one of its collaborating partners. Fellows will receive a $5000 stipend and travel, lodging and meals to the two-day workshop." Deadline is Jan. 9, 2026 extended to Feb. 8.
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Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA)

Summary:
"The Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) is a fellowship program for journalists created by Ocean Nexus and Metcalf Institute, in collaboration with the Uproot Project. This exciting partnership seeks to advance transformative changes at the intersection of ocean governance, social justice, and equity. Participating journalists, working closely with Ocean Nexus scientists, aim to deepen their understanding of how our relationship with the ocean is intertwined with systemic inequities, particularly within historically marginalized communities, across the globe. The 2026 MONA workshop will be conducted in person at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI. on May 4-6, 2026 with a prior virtual matching session with Ocean Nexus scientists. The MONA fellowship is designed for US-based, mid-career journalists from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be a member of the Uproot Project or one of its collaborating partners. Fellows will receive a $5000 stipend and travel, lodging and meals to the two-day workshop." Deadline is Jan. 9, 2026 extended to Feb. 8.
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CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship

Canadian Journalism Foundation and Canadian Medical Association

"Now in its second year, the CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship in partnership with the Canadian Medical Association fellowship is a groundbreaking initiative, aimed at fostering expert reporting on critical health issues affecting Indigenous communities in Canada. Open to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) journalists working with a publishing partner to support editorial, production and multimedia capacity, this prestigious Fellowship provides a one-year research stipend of $100,000 for a mid-career Indigenous journalist with at least five years’ experience, and $50,000 publishing partner support. Fellows and their media partners will collaborate to produce impactful stories in one or more of the following media: broadcast documentary series, podcast, series of published articles by the end of 2027. Fellowship now open to freelancers and newsrooms." Deadline: Jan. 23, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship

Summary:
"Now in its second year, the CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship in partnership with the Canadian Medical Association fellowship is a groundbreaking initiative, aimed at fostering expert reporting on critical health issues affecting Indigenous communities in Canada. Open to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) journalists working with a publishing partner to support editorial, production and multimedia capacity, this prestigious Fellowship provides a one-year research stipend of $100,000 for a mid-career Indigenous journalist with at least five years’ experience, and $50,000 publishing partner support. Fellows and their media partners will collaborate to produce impactful stories in one or more of the following media: broadcast documentary series, podcast, series of published articles by the end of 2027. Fellowship now open to freelancers and newsrooms." Deadline: Jan. 23, 2026.
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Canadian Journalism Foundation and Canadian Medical Association

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Article

How To Make Science and Health Funding Cuts Resonate With Readers

"Under the second Trump administration, reporters covering health and science in the U.S. have the added challenge of reporting on systematic budget cuts, cancelled grants, and decimated agency funding. Covering shifts in science funding takes a slightly different skill set than science reporting, but U.S. journalists can learn from their colleagues in many other countries, such as Brazil and Argentina, where slashed science funding is, unfortunately, not new." Also available in Spanish.
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How To Make Science and Health Funding Cuts Resonate With Readers

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"Under the second Trump administration, reporters covering health and science in the U.S. have the added challenge of reporting on systematic budget cuts, cancelled grants, and decimated agency funding. Covering shifts in science funding takes a slightly different skill set than science reporting, but U.S. journalists can learn from their colleagues in many other countries, such as Brazil and Argentina, where slashed science funding is, unfortunately, not new." Also available in Spanish.
Author:

Lucila Pinto

Published By:

The Open Notebook

Date:

December 9, 2025

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Fellowships & Grants

Tyler Prize Media Fellowship

"The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement — often called the 'Nobel Prize for the Environment' — is offering a limited number of Media Fellowships to support journalists covering the 2026 Tyler Prize events [on April 23] in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This is a unique opportunity to gain direct access to the world’s foremost environmental leaders, scientists, and policy-makers — and to report on groundbreaking work shaping the future of our planet." This opportunity is open to professional journalists worldwide who cover environment, science or policy; deadline extended to January 7, 2026. Available are two European Fellowships (travel expenses up to USD $250) and one Global Fellowship (travel expenses up to USD $750 ). Fellows also receive:
  • Complimentary accommodation in Amsterdam for the duration of the Tyler Prize events
  • Full access to the State of the Environment Address, Tyler Prize Award Dinner & Reception, and all associated press opportunities
  • The chance to interview the 2026 Tyler Prize Laureate and other key environmental leaders
Fellowships & Grants

Tyler Prize Media Fellowship

Summary:
"The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement — often called the 'Nobel Prize for the Environment' — is offering a limited number of Media Fellowships to support journalists covering the 2026 Tyler Prize events [on April 23] in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This is a unique opportunity to gain direct access to the world’s foremost environmental leaders, scientists, and policy-makers — and to report on groundbreaking work shaping the future of our planet." This opportunity is open to professional journalists worldwide who cover environment, science or policy; deadline extended to January 7, 2026. Available are two European Fellowships (travel expenses up to USD $250) and one Global Fellowship (travel expenses up to USD $750 ). Fellows also receive:
  • Complimentary accommodation in Amsterdam for the duration of the Tyler Prize events
  • Full access to the State of the Environment Address, Tyler Prize Award Dinner & Reception, and all associated press opportunities
  • The chance to interview the 2026 Tyler Prize Laureate and other key environmental leaders
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Vermont Law and Graduate School Summer Media Fellowships

"The Vermont Law & Graduate School (VLGS) Environmental Law Center's Media Fellowships are open to full-time journalists who cover issues related to the environment or food and agricultural law and policy."
  • In 2026, the center is accepting 2 journalists focused on environmental law and policy and 1 focused on food and agricultural law and policy. The fellowships are open to full-time journalists who cover environmental issues such as natural resources, energy, legal affairs, food and agriculture, public health, and other environment-related subjects.
  • Selected media fellows have access to our distinguished faculty and visiting policy leaders, meet for on- or off-record conversations with these experts, develop new insights, and gain new sources. Each fellow will choose to audit one or two courses from a selection of topics within their specific fellowship category.
  • Media fellows in these areas will audit one- or two-week courses in June or July 2026. These fellows will receive a one-week $625 stipend or a two-week $1,250 stipend, free housing, and a tuition waiver (travel not included).
  • Apply here by Feb. 1, 2026 extended to Feb. 15.
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Vermont Law and Graduate School Summer Media Fellowships

Summary:
"The Vermont Law & Graduate School (VLGS) Environmental Law Center's Media Fellowships are open to full-time journalists who cover issues related to the environment or food and agricultural law and policy."
  • In 2026, the center is accepting 2 journalists focused on environmental law and policy and 1 focused on food and agricultural law and policy. The fellowships are open to full-time journalists who cover environmental issues such as natural resources, energy, legal affairs, food and agriculture, public health, and other environment-related subjects.
  • Selected media fellows have access to our distinguished faculty and visiting policy leaders, meet for on- or off-record conversations with these experts, develop new insights, and gain new sources. Each fellow will choose to audit one or two courses from a selection of topics within their specific fellowship category.
  • Media fellows in these areas will audit one- or two-week courses in June or July 2026. These fellows will receive a one-week $625 stipend or a two-week $1,250 stipend, free housing, and a tuition waiver (travel not included).
  • Apply here by Feb. 1, 2026 extended to Feb. 15.
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The Science Fund for Investigative Reporting

"Science has a long history of investigative journalism, from a pioneering look at the shaky science of dietary fat to an exposé on predatory publishers and a data-driven study of who illegally downloads scientific papers. Thanks to a generous donor, Science’s News team has increased its support of ambitious projects in investigative reporting and data journalism. The fund has both freed up staff time and resources for projects and allowed Science to back challenging and time-consuming investigations by freelance journalists. We’re eager to tell stories about the scientific community and its practices, the influence of money and politics in science, and science-related public policy that can only be brought to light through extensive reporting, documents, and data."
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The Science Fund for Investigative Reporting

Summary:
"Science has a long history of investigative journalism, from a pioneering look at the shaky science of dietary fat to an exposé on predatory publishers and a data-driven study of who illegally downloads scientific papers. Thanks to a generous donor, Science’s News team has increased its support of ambitious projects in investigative reporting and data journalism. The fund has both freed up staff time and resources for projects and allowed Science to back challenging and time-consuming investigations by freelance journalists. We’re eager to tell stories about the scientific community and its practices, the influence of money and politics in science, and science-related public policy that can only be brought to light through extensive reporting, documents, and data."
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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."
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Moynihan Public Scholars Fellowship

Summary:
"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."
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