The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) hosts a four-day forest governance media workshop (May 2026) in Sumatra for journalists in Indonesia and Vietnam. EJN aims to deepen the participants’ knowledge of forest governance, improve their reporting on solutions being implemented to reverse forest loss and equip their audiences with the information they need to hold governments and those that support damaging environmental practices accountable. Applications are open to journalists working in any medium (online, print, television, radio) from Indonesia and Vietnam. The application deadline is 06 February 2026. Media Workshop on Forest Governance
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Reuters Institute — Journalist Fellowship Program
The Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Program at the University of Oxford is a full-time residential fellowship for mid-career journalists from around the world who want to step back from daily reporting to research a journalism-related topic of their choice. Successful applicants get their fees covered and receive a monthly stipend of £2,000, which will be enough to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and general living expenses. The fellowship is open to journalists from all over the world with at least five years of professional experience across print, broadcast, and digital media. The application deadline is 13 February 2026. Journalist Fellowship Program
Climate Tracker — Climate Journalism
Climate Tracker supports early-career journalists and communicators from Latin America who want to produce solutions-focused climate journalism highlighting responses to the climate crisis in the region. The opportunity is open to journalists, students, and communicators with an interest in climate, environment, and social impact. Selected participants receive training, mentorship, editorial support, and a stipend or reporting grant of up to US$1.000 to develop and publish high-quality solutions-oriented stories with regional and international outlets. The application deadline is 16 February 2026. Climate Journalism
Climate Tracker — Climate Journalism Mentorship Program
Climate Tracker invited applications for the Climate Journalism Mentoring Program, exclusive to Latin America. Journalists from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Mexico will publish stories on the impact of the climate crisis in the region, with a focus on the transition to fair energy. Journalists receive a total financial incentive of US$900 (US$$300 for each story published). The application deadline is 01 March 2026. Climate Journalism Mentorship Program
Erik Hosking Charitable Trust — Writing, Photos, and Art about Birds and Natural History
The Erik Hosking Trust supports projects of scientific and conservation value on birds and other subjects of natural history through the media of writing, photography, painting, and illustration. Projects must be directly connected with ornithology or natural history. Grants of up to £750 may be awarded to suitable candidates from any country. The application deadline is 30 September each year. About the application process
Earth Journalism Network — Seed Grants for Media Outlets in Nepal
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers grants of €4,500 to media outlets in Nepal to support new media programming on natural resource management and green growth. The grants are intended to seed new programs, columns, or sections that focus on providing innovative and solutions-oriented information on green growth and natural resource management to the public and policymakers. Eligibility extends to media outlets in Nepal – including newspapers, online media, radio, television, multimedia platforms, and social media channels. The application deadline is 15 February 2026. Seed Grants for Media Outlets
European Marine Board — Ocean Artwork
The EMBracing the Ocean program provides grants of €10 thousand to individuals or groups to create artwork in collaboration with Ocean scientists. The program aims to raise societal awareness of the Ocean’s value and contribute new insight to scientific research. Applications can be submitted until 16 February 2026. Link to EMBracing the Ocean
The Royal Society — Early Career Researcher Competition
The Biology Letters Early Career Researcher (ECR) Competition recognizes outstanding research papers authored by ECRs. Eligible participants are individuals who have completed a postgraduate degree within the last six years. The competition awards £1,000 to the overall winner and £500 each to two runners-up. To enter, submit your research article via the journal’s submission by 31 March 2026. Link to the competition
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing — Science Reporting Award
The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) awards the Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award. The award recognizes the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist. The winner receives US$20 thousand to undertake a significant reporting project. Candidates must be experienced journalists who have compiled a substantial body of work in science journalism. The deadline for submissions is 30 April 2026. CASW Science Reporting Award
Earth Journalism Network — Investigative Reporting Fellowship: Extreme Weather in the Philippines
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers reporting fellowships to journalists in the Philippines to support the production of investigative and in-depth reports on adaptation measures and government preparedness for climate-induced natural disasters. EJN accepts applications from journalists based in the Philippines with a minimum of two years of professional journalism experience. The Network expects to award up to 12 fellowships with a budget of US$2,000 each. The application deadline is 09 January 2026. Know more