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Science Journalism’s Overlooked Role in Educating the Public

"Journalists and scientists gathered at the Science Journalism in a Post-Truth World in the Damen Den Oct. 14 to discuss how the decline in science coverage has deepened the public’s mistrust and misunderstanding of science. Science journalism once held a prominent place in media. Since then, science journalism has largely disappeared from mainstream media — and experts say the consequences are serious."

Science Journalism’s Overlooked Role in Educating the Public

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"Journalists and scientists gathered at the Science Journalism in a Post-Truth World in the Damen Den Oct. 14 to discuss how the decline in science coverage has deepened the public’s mistrust and misunderstanding of science. Science journalism once held a prominent place in media. Since then, science journalism has largely disappeared from mainstream media — and experts say the consequences are serious."

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The Phoenix Staff

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The Loyola Phoenix

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October 22, 2025

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Fellowships & Grants

Grist’s Climate Rural Reporting Grant

"Thanks to a generous donor, Grist will once again offer grants to newsrooms to report stories on rural America. This time, stories must focus on climate or environmental justice. For this new round of funding, applicants can request up to $5,000 per project." Newsrooms and freelancers can apply by December 3, 2025 at 6pm ET.

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CCNow Basics: Disinformation & Greenwashing

"Myths about climate change continue to proliferate online, but such disinformation campaigns are nothing new. This CCNow Basics Session explores how disinformation, misinformation, and greenwashing shape public understanding of climate change. The session also covers the problem of 'false balance' in journalism and offers strategies to counter disinformation with both audiences and editors, while keeping the focus on fact-based information."

CCNow Basics: Disinformation & Greenwashing

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"Myths about climate change continue to proliferate online, but such disinformation campaigns are nothing new. This CCNow Basics Session explores how disinformation, misinformation, and greenwashing shape public understanding of climate change. The session also covers the problem of 'false balance' in journalism and offers strategies to counter disinformation with both audiences and editors, while keeping the focus on fact-based information."

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Covering Climate Now

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October 30, 2025

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Fellowships & Grants

Arab Documentary Photography Program

"Recognizing the image's power to document, educate, and advocate, the Arab Documentary Photography Program’s incentive has always been to foster creative photography practices in the Arab world and to encourage the transmission of critical, socially engaged, and local stories. ... Open to applicants from, living and working in the Arab region, irrespective of ethnicity, gender, or religion." The ADPP for Emerging Photographers comprises a $7,000 grant for a new or existing project plus mentorship. Deadline: Dec. 10, 2025.

Awards

National Awards for Education Reporting

Education Writers Association

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

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

National Awards for Education Reporting

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

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

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Education Writers Association

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Fellowships & Grants

New America’s Fellows Program

"New America invests in thinkers — journalists, scholars, filmmakers and public policy analysts — who generate big, bold ideas that have an impact and spark new conversations about the most pressing issues of our day. Fellowships begin in September and run through May annually. $15,000-$30,000 stipend provided and you may stay in your current job, coming together for two cohort gatherings during the fellowship year, each lasting two-three days and held in Washington, DC." Deadline: Feb 3, 2025. Opens November 15, 2025 for the 2026/2027 fellowship.

New America’s Fellows Program

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"New America invests in thinkers — journalists, scholars, filmmakers and public policy analysts — who generate big, bold ideas that have an impact and spark new conversations about the most pressing issues of our day. Fellowships begin in September and run through May annually. $15,000-$30,000 stipend provided and you may stay in your current job, coming together for two cohort gatherings during the fellowship year, each lasting two-three days and held in Washington, DC." Deadline: Feb 3, 2025. Opens November 15, 2025 for the 2026/2027 fellowship.

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Interrogating Data: A Science Writer’s Guide to Data Journalism

"In its simplest definition, data journalism is the practice of using numbers and trends to tell a story. It requires a variety of skills: research to find the correct dataset, analysis to determine what kind of story this dataset may tell, and presentation to share that story with readers. And these skills are within reach for many science writers, even without any programming background: Simply ask questions, and you will find the central tenet of a story."

Awards

ASME National Magazine Awards

American Society of Magazine Editors in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

"One of the most prestigious journalism-awards programs in the United States, the National Magazine Awards honor magazines and websites for editorial and visual excellence as demonstrated by the superior execution of editorial objectives, innovative techniques, noteworthy enterprise and imaginative design. Originally limited to print magazines, the awards now recognize magazine storytelling published in any medium, including newspapers and newsletters." Deadlines: Oct 23 and Dec 4, 2025 (depending on publication date).

ASME National Magazine Awards

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"One of the most prestigious journalism-awards programs in the United States, the National Magazine Awards honor magazines and websites for editorial and visual excellence as demonstrated by the superior execution of editorial objectives, innovative techniques, noteworthy enterprise and imaginative design. Originally limited to print magazines, the awards now recognize magazine storytelling published in any medium, including newspapers and newsletters." Deadlines: Oct 23 and Dec 4, 2025 (depending on publication date).

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American Society of Magazine Editors in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

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National Press Foundation Awards

The National Press Foundation awards are open to journalists across the media spectrum. Winners will receive cash prizes and are honored at the NPF Journalism Awards Dinner. The awards have different criteria. Includes the AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging, with two $5,000 prizes -- large media outlet and small or regional outlet.

Organization

European Federation for Science Journalism

"The European Federation for Science Journalism is a non-profit organisation that aims to promote independent, high-quality science journalism across Europe by organising meetings and conferences, setting-up cross-border investigative reporting grants, and running awards."

Fellowships & Grants

National Press Photographers Foundation Scholarships, Grants and Awards

The National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF) offers several fellowship grants, scholarships and awards with varying deadlines. Most are open to nonmembers.

Fellowships & Grants

Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Grants

"The Fund for Investigative Journalism provides grants and other support for reporters to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. Freelance journalists, staff reporters and media outlets are eligible for grants, and their investigations can be for print, online or broadcast stories, books, documentaries or podcasts."

Article

Covering Vaccines: Understand the Science, Be Thoughtful About Framing

"During the pandemic, journalists who had never covered public health issues in-depth suddenly found themselves immersed in the complexities of vaccines: Overnight, it seemed, they learned about spike proteins, messenger RNA, the various phases of clinical trials, and emergency use authorization. Now, pressed to cover measles outbreaks and claims by powerful vaccine skeptics like Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., journalists are once again grappling with esoteric scientific concepts and public health context. To report on the topic accurately, responsibly, and confidently, see the following advice from a vaccinologist, a pediatrician, a health policy communication expert and a veteran health reporter."

Organization

Bangladesh Science Journalists Association (BSJA)

"BSJA is an organization of science journalists based in Bangladesh, covering scientific issues." Advocating for ethical and accurate science reporting throughout Bangladesh, the organization facilitates community building, training and international collaboration in science journalism.

Bangladesh Science Journalists Association (BSJA)

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"BSJA is an organization of science journalists based in Bangladesh, covering scientific issues." Advocating for ethical and accurate science reporting throughout Bangladesh, the organization facilitates community building, training and international collaboration in science journalism.

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Arab Science Journalists Association

The Arab Science Journalists Association (ASJA), a regional nonprofit network, was founded in 2006 under the umbrella of The Arab Science and Technology Foundation, with the "aim to develop the field of science and technology in the Arab world through developing the scientific Arabic mass media and its role in the field of technology and science."

Events

Barcelona International Photography Festival on Human Rights and Global Justice

"The Barcelona International Photography Festival on Human Rights and Global Justice aims to offer a perspective on global problems and their root causes, using photography as an educational tool for global justice. Photography is the only way to show reality as it is, without flaws or lies, capable of contributing to a better understanding of the world and of forming a critical and committed citizenry that strives to advance toward greater levels of social justice, environmental sustainability, and the exercise of all rights within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To this end, every year during the months of December and early January, large-format photography takes over the streets of Barcelona. It does so with thirteen large-format exhibitions spread across all the districts of the Catalan capital. Ten of them are selected from the competition held a few months beforehand [2025 Deadline: Oct. 10], where we seek photographic projects on human rights and global justice, prioritizing themes related to environmental justice, gender justice, social justice, and economic justice. The other three are exhibitions outside of competition."

Barcelona International Photography Festival on Human Rights and Global Justice

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"The Barcelona International Photography Festival on Human Rights and Global Justice aims to offer a perspective on global problems and their root causes, using photography as an educational tool for global justice. Photography is the only way to show reality as it is, without flaws or lies, capable of contributing to a better understanding of the world and of forming a critical and committed citizenry that strives to advance toward greater levels of social justice, environmental sustainability, and the exercise of all rights within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To this end, every year during the months of December and early January, large-format photography takes over the streets of Barcelona. It does so with thirteen large-format exhibitions spread across all the districts of the Catalan capital. Ten of them are selected from the competition held a few months beforehand [2025 Deadline: Oct. 10], where we seek photographic projects on human rights and global justice, prioritizing themes related to environmental justice, gender justice, social justice, and economic justice. The other three are exhibitions outside of competition."

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Training program

Covering Climate Now Training Initiative: The Climate Newsroom

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

Covering Climate Now Training Initiative: The Climate Newsroom

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

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Eight Tips From Environmental Reporters in Covering Climate Crisis

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

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What’s Peer Review? 5 Things You Should Know Before Covering Research

"Is peer-reviewed research really superior? Why should journalists note in their stories whether studies have been peer reviewed? We explain."

Article

White Papers, Working Papers, Preprints, Journal Articles: What’s the Difference?

"In this updated piece, we explain the most common types of research papers journalists will encounter, noting their strengths and weaknesses."

Article

Academic Journals That Give Journalists Free Access

"Some journalists might not realize that many academic journals let them bypass their paywalls. We show you which ones and how to set up free accounts."

Awards

Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting

Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW)

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

Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting

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

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Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW)

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Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Journalists

CASW

"The award is intended to encourage young science writers by recognizing outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science. The award is given in memory of Ev Clark, a veteran journalist at Business Week, The New York Times and Newsweek, and Seth Payne, his long-time friend and colleague at Business Week and a founder of the award. It is designed to carry on the work of both men, who offered friendship and advice to generations of young journalists." Applicants must be age 30 or younger. Winners receive a cash prize and expenses paid to attend the NASW/CASW Science Writers conference, where the award is presented. Applications were due June 30, 2025. Submissions open Jan. 1, 2026.

Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Journalists

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"The award is intended to encourage young science writers by recognizing outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science. The award is given in memory of Ev Clark, a veteran journalist at Business Week, The New York Times and Newsweek, and Seth Payne, his long-time friend and colleague at Business Week and a founder of the award. It is designed to carry on the work of both men, who offered friendship and advice to generations of young journalists." Applicants must be age 30 or younger. Winners receive a cash prize and expenses paid to attend the NASW/CASW Science Writers conference, where the award is presented. Applications were due June 30, 2025. Submissions open Jan. 1, 2026.

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Awards

Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW)

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

Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

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

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Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW)

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Awards

National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications

National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine

These awards are "given by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Sciences. The awards honor exceptional science communicators, journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work to communicate issues or advances in science, engineering, or medicine to the general public. "The program will confer 24 awards totaling $640,000. Submissions will be accepted from individuals who developed content and were working at the frontlines of science communication, science journalism, or practicing research in 2024 in eight subcategories." Deadline: March 31, 2025

National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications

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These awards are "given by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Sciences. The awards honor exceptional science communicators, journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work to communicate issues or advances in science, engineering, or medicine to the general public. "The program will confer 24 awards totaling $640,000. Submissions will be accepted from individuals who developed content and were working at the frontlines of science communication, science journalism, or practicing research in 2024 in eight subcategories." Deadline: March 31, 2025

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National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine

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Science Journalism’s Overlooked Role in Educating the Public

Grist’s Climate Rural Reporting Grant

CCNow Basics: Disinformation & Greenwashing

Arab Documentary Photography Program

National Awards for Education Reporting

New America’s Fellows Program

Interrogating Data: A Science Writer’s Guide to Data Journalism

ASME National Magazine Awards

National Press Foundation Awards

European Federation for Science Journalism

National Press Photographers Foundation Scholarships, Grants and Awards

Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Grants

Covering Vaccines: Understand the Science, Be Thoughtful About Framing

Bangladesh Science Journalists Association (BSJA)

Arab Science Journalists Association

Barcelona International Photography Festival on Human Rights and Global Justice

Covering Climate Now Training Initiative: The Climate Newsroom

Eight Tips From Environmental Reporters in Covering Climate Crisis

What’s Peer Review? 5 Things You Should Know Before Covering Research

White Papers, Working Papers, Preprints, Journal Articles: What’s the Difference?

Academic Journals That Give Journalists Free Access

Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting

Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Journalists

Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications