These awards honor U.S. investigative reporting on government conduct, the making of public policy or the practice of politics; explanatory reporting on the functioning of government and the implementation of public policy; and books on democratic governance. Cash prizes. Deadline: Dec 18, 2025 for the Book Prize.

Selected journalists receive a trip to Amsterdam, accommodation and access to the world’s leading environmental thinkers during the Tyler Prize events taking place in April 2026. Open to professional journalists worldwide who cover environment, science or policy. Deadline: Dec 20, 2025.

This no-fee award, new in 2024, recognizes exemplary journalism of the highest standards that is reported and published in the face of ethical challenges. Three categories — student, local and national/international significance — will present individual cash awards of up to $15,000. Deadline is Dec 22, 2025.

Applications are open for the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF), a collaboration of the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW), the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) and the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ). Early-career US journalists will receive training, networking, mentoring, new sources and story ideas — while allowing them to stay at their jobs. Read the announcement, watch the recording of the Nov. 21 info webinar or apply now [25] (Dec. 31 deadline).

The Stringer Foundation seeks applications from courageous, independent journalists threatened by governments, crime, and corporations. These journalists will be provided with global recognition and financial support, along with global community and shelter. Deadline: Dec 31, 2025.

The 2026 HKIFF takes place April 1-12. Films must have been completed after Jan. 1, 2025. English subtitles are required for non-English language films. Cash prizes in multiple categories. Deadlines: Nov 2 (earlybird); Dec 31 (late).

The intensive, fully funded FASPE Journalism program in professional ethics and ethical leadership will take fellows to Germany and Poland, Jun 19- Jul 3, 2026, to examine the actions and choices of German and international journalists in covering and supporting Nazi policies. Apply by Jan 4.

The Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Awards recognize the best in professional journalism in categories covering print, radio, television, newsletters, art/graphics, online and research, as well as Spanish-language awards. Deadlines: Jan 6, 2026 (earlybird); Feb 18, 2026 (regular).

The Society of Professional Journalists presents these awards annually, honoring the best in student journalism. Open to US and international students studying toward an academic degree enrolled in a U.S. or international college or university. Deadlines: Jan 6, 2026 (earlybird); Feb 11, 2026 (regular).

The Sony World Photography Awards comprise four competitions: Professional, Open, Student and Youth. All are free to enter. Top prizes range from Sony digital imaging equipment to $25,000 USD. Deadlines: Student (Nov 28, 2025); Open and Youth (Jan 6, 2026) and Professional (Jan 13, 2026).