This annual award celebrates writing that exemplifies literary excellence on the subject of physical and biological sciences. The winner receives a cash award of $10,000 and is honored at the PEN Literary Awards. Deadline: Aug 15, 2018.

The #hostwriterPrize for collaborative research is designed to award exemplary collaborative journalism.  One award is for a work already published and the other is for a brilliant pitch. Cash prizes. Apply by Aug 15, 2018.

The South Asian Journalists Association invites individual journalists and news organizations in North America to participate. Enter by Aug 15, 2018.

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources will take journalists to Quebec, Ontario and New York, Sep 23-29, 2018, for a look at the economic and ecological impacts of this major shipping thoroughfare, including topics such as endangered and invasive species, as well as the impacts of current agricultural and municipal practices and the region's legacy of industrial activity. Apply by Aug 10 extended to Aug 17.

SEJ and IJNR invite journalist attendees of SEJ's 28th annual conference in Flint to apply for the expenses-paid post-conference tour, October 7-10, 2018 to northern Michigan, where lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron come together. Deadline is Aug 17.

This University of Texas at Austin workshop (Sep 25-26, 2018) offers journalists who regularly cover energy and environmental issues direct access to some of the world’s leading energy experts. The workshop includes travel, lodging and complimentary meals. Space is limited. Deadline is Aug 24.

The Science Journalism Student Award enables students pursuing a science or medical journalism degree to attend the SfN annual meeting. Receive complimentary meeting registration, four nights’ lodging, $750 for expenses and a mentor who is an experienced professional journalist covering the annual meeting. Deadline is Aug 31, 2018.

The Award is given by the New York Public Library to the author(s) of outstanding, full-length books resulting from print, broadcast, or electronic journalism that impacts public consciousness and policy around an important current issue. Winner receives a $15,000 prize. Nomination deadline is Aug 31, 2018.