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Investigating Health and Medicine – A GIJN Guide

Global Investigative Journalism Network

This guide to reporting on health and medicine issues was originally published in November 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Original authors Serena Tinari and Catherine Riva have updated it as of November 2024, to include a revised introduction, additional insights throughout including lessons learned from covering the coronavirus outbreak, and a new chapter on behind-the-scenes reporting strategies. Available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.
Resource Database / Guide

Investigating Health and Medicine – A GIJN Guide

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This guide to reporting on health and medicine issues was originally published in November 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Original authors Serena Tinari and Catherine Riva have updated it as of November 2024, to include a revised introduction, additional insights throughout including lessons learned from covering the coronavirus outbreak, and a new chapter on behind-the-scenes reporting strategies. Available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.
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Global Investigative Journalism Network

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December 10, 2024

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Small Fry — How to Tell Compelling Stories About Obscure Species

"Getting people excited about large, charismatic wildlife is easy, but tiny, little-known or less-than-lovable species can be a tough sell. Journalists Bethany Brookshire and Douglas Main on why it’s important to include oddball organisms in your reporting and how to get audiences engaged. Pro tip: Building curiosity and caring for minor-league creatures often means being a bit self-centered."

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Small Fry — How to Tell Compelling Stories About Obscure Species

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"Getting people excited about large, charismatic wildlife is easy, but tiny, little-known or less-than-lovable species can be a tough sell. Journalists Bethany Brookshire and Douglas Main on why it’s important to include oddball organisms in your reporting and how to get audiences engaged. Pro tip: Building curiosity and caring for minor-league creatures often means being a bit self-centered."

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Bethany Brookshire and Douglas Main

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Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)

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2024-11-06

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Using Open Data to Sharpen Science Stories

"Many reporters are familiar with the idea of using data to bring nuance and depth to a story. They may draw from public government data, such as census data or COVID-19 dashboards, for example. But ... journalists aren’t widely utilizing the vast troves of freely accessible data that researchers and organizations share online. These “open” research datasets are distinct from other types of data in a journalist’s toolkit, including data collected via Freedom of Information Act requests or scraped from the web. ... "Taking advantage of open data might seem daunting—especially if you don’t have formal research training. ... But if you know what types of open data exist, where to look, and what questions to ask experts, these data can open a world of possible stories."
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Using Open Data to Sharpen Science Stories

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"Many reporters are familiar with the idea of using data to bring nuance and depth to a story. They may draw from public government data, such as census data or COVID-19 dashboards, for example. But ... journalists aren’t widely utilizing the vast troves of freely accessible data that researchers and organizations share online. These “open” research datasets are distinct from other types of data in a journalist’s toolkit, including data collected via Freedom of Information Act requests or scraped from the web. ... "Taking advantage of open data might seem daunting—especially if you don’t have formal research training. ... But if you know what types of open data exist, where to look, and what questions to ask experts, these data can open a world of possible stories."
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Alice Fleerackers

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The Open Notebook

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January 14, 2025

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Fellowships & Grants

COP30 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship

Earth Journalism Network

"The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP), led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is pleased to announce the COP30 CCMP Reporting Fellowship Program for journalists from low- and middle-income countries interested in covering the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30). Hosted this year by Brazil, the conference is scheduled to take place in the city of Belém from November 10-21, 2025, with the World Leaders’ Summit on November 6-7." Deadline: July 15, 2025, 11:59 PM (Pacific/Niue).
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COP30 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship

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"The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP), led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is pleased to announce the COP30 CCMP Reporting Fellowship Program for journalists from low- and middle-income countries interested in covering the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30). Hosted this year by Brazil, the conference is scheduled to take place in the city of Belém from November 10-21, 2025, with the World Leaders’ Summit on November 6-7." Deadline: July 15, 2025, 11:59 PM (Pacific/Niue).
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Earth Journalism Network

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2025 Journalists’ Guide to Environment + Energy

Society of Environmental Journalists

"In this special report, '2025 Journalists’ Guide to Environment + Energy,' the SEJournal looks ahead in our ninth annual guide to key issues in the coming year. Check out the guide’s special forward-focused TipSheets, Backgrounders, WatchDogs, a new EJ TransitionWatch column and an overview analysis."
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2025 Journalists’ Guide to Environment + Energy

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"In this special report, '2025 Journalists’ Guide to Environment + Energy,' the SEJournal looks ahead in our ninth annual guide to key issues in the coming year. Check out the guide’s special forward-focused TipSheets, Backgrounders, WatchDogs, a new EJ TransitionWatch column and an overview analysis."
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Society of Environmental Journalists

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February 26, 2025

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AHCJ Mentorship Program

AHCJ

The AHCJ Mentorship Program is restricted to members of the Association of Health Care Journalists. "For emerging journalists, our program offers the chance to be paired with experienced professionals who provide invaluable insights, feedback and support. ... For experienced journalists, this is a unique chance to shape the future of health journalism by guiding and mentoring the next generation of reporters." To participate, AHCJ members fill out an application form and indicate whether they're interested in being a mentor or a mentee. The AHCJ team reviews applications and matches mentors and mentees based on shared interests, goals and expertise.
Mentor program

AHCJ Mentorship Program

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The AHCJ Mentorship Program is restricted to members of the Association of Health Care Journalists. "For emerging journalists, our program offers the chance to be paired with experienced professionals who provide invaluable insights, feedback and support. ... For experienced journalists, this is a unique chance to shape the future of health journalism by guiding and mentoring the next generation of reporters." To participate, AHCJ members fill out an application form and indicate whether they're interested in being a mentor or a mentee. The AHCJ team reviews applications and matches mentors and mentees based on shared interests, goals and expertise.
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AHCJ

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Article

Covering Health Misinformation: What Journalists Need To Rethink

Journalists and public health experts shared 12 strategies for building trust, using careful language and improving coverage of health misinformation during a workshop at the Association of Health Care Journalists' annual conference.
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Covering Health Misinformation: What Journalists Need To Rethink

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Journalists and public health experts shared 12 strategies for building trust, using careful language and improving coverage of health misinformation during a workshop at the Association of Health Care Journalists' annual conference.
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Naseem S. Miller

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The Journalist's Resource

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June 17, 2025

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Conference

ScienceWriters2025

NASW

"The National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing are excited to announce that ScienceWriters2025 will take place in Chicago, November 7-9, at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare. We are thrilled to be able to bring the community together this fall in a city with vibrant cultural and scientific opportunities. In this challenging time, we are pleased to have secured a convenient midwestern location with reasonable rates, which we hope will keep costs lower for attendees. The virtual portion of the conference will take place online October 22-24."

Conference

ScienceWriters2025

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"The National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing are excited to announce that ScienceWriters2025 will take place in Chicago, November 7-9, at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare. We are thrilled to be able to bring the community together this fall in a city with vibrant cultural and scientific opportunities. In this challenging time, we are pleased to have secured a convenient midwestern location with reasonable rates, which we hope will keep costs lower for attendees. The virtual portion of the conference will take place online October 22-24."

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NASW

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Chicago

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November 7, 2025 - November 9, 2025

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Awards

Online Journalism Awards: Excellence in Science Reporting

"This category honors excellence in digital journalism focusing on science. Entries in this category may report across areas such as, but not limited to, health and wellness, climate change, medical and natural sciences, space science, scientific innovation, STEM education and careers, and/or the role of science in society." ... "Entries may include up to three links of work demonstrating how the single story used multiple mediums to reach the intended audiences." Deadline: May 22, 2025
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Online Journalism Awards: Excellence in Science Reporting

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"This category honors excellence in digital journalism focusing on science. Entries in this category may report across areas such as, but not limited to, health and wellness, climate change, medical and natural sciences, space science, scientific innovation, STEM education and careers, and/or the role of science in society." ... "Entries may include up to three links of work demonstrating how the single story used multiple mediums to reach the intended audiences." Deadline: May 22, 2025
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CASW 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." Winners receive a cash prize and expenses paid to attend the NASW/CASW Science Writers conference, where the award is presented. Applications are due June 30.
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CASW 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." Winners receive a cash prize and expenses paid to attend the NASW/CASW Science Writers conference, where the award is presented. Applications are due June 30.
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CASW

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CASW Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting

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 $3,000, presented at the NASW/CASW ScienceWriters conference in October. The deadline for nominations is June 30.
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CASW 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 $3,000, presented at the NASW/CASW ScienceWriters conference in October. The deadline for nominations is June 30.
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CASW

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Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

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 are due April 30, and the winner will be announced in late summer. 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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Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

Summary:
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 are due April 30, and the winner will be announced in late summer. 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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CASW

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