The U.S.-Austrian Journalism Exchange Fellowships, administered by the International Center for Journalists and the Kuratorium for Journalistenausbildung (KfJ) in Salzburg, Austria, grant young U.S. and Austrian journalists the opportunity to spend six weeks in each other's countries, working as foreign correspondents for their hometown news organizations. U.S. journalists: apply by May 31, 2018.

Launched by the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition and the Thomson Reuters Foundation, this award will recognise the work of professional journalists and emerging talent from all over the world for excellence in reporting and communicating issues related to food security, sustainability, agriculture and nutrition. Cash and other prizes for published and unpublished work. Deadline is May 31, 2018.

Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors (FIRE) helps independent journalists by providing two services: a complimentary Editorial Consultancy and a Virtual Newsroom. Applications are open for services and grants of up to $10,000 to assist freelance reporters working on investigative stories. Deadline is May 31, 2018.

The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund and Reuters annually award three $5,000 prizes, one to a local reporter in a developing country or nation in transition, another to a freelance journalist covering international news, and a news fixer, to recognize independent and professional reporting that sheds new light on controversial issues. Apply by May 31, 2018.

The fellowships allow American and German experts from journalism, the public sector, think tanks, nonprofits, law, and cultural organizations to research and assess the most pressing topics on the transatlantic agenda while engaging with their counterparts overseas. The fellowships are designed to enhance broader understanding of key policy issues related to global trends while promoting networking across the Atlantic. $5,000 stipend. Apply by Jun 1, 2018.

Choose a two- or four-week residency program for environmental writers, in Point Reyes Station, CA. Room and most dinners are provided at no cost. The program is open to both experienced and emerging writers. Deadline: Jun 1 for Fall 2018.

This award honors excellence in accurate and scientifically-based environmental journalism which increases public understanding of natural resources issues. Enter by Jun 1, 2018.

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) invites women journalists to apply for a reporting trip in Juba, South Sudan, from August 8 to 24, 2018, including a 4-day Hostile Environments and First-Aid Training (HEFAT) in Nairobi, Kenya from August 9 to 12. This reporting trip theme will include topics around civil society and civic engagement. Deadline: Jun 3.

This annual awards competition honors excellence in Web journalism, especially those demonstrating mastery of the special characteristics and emerging technology of digital journalism. Categories include data journalism, visual digital storytelling, investigative journalism, public service, technical innovation and general excellence. Cash prizes. Enter by Jun 7, 2018.

The board of directors of the Society of Environmental Journalists meets in Las Vegas, June 8-10, 2018. SEJ members are welcome to attend.