Calendar

July 10, 2026

DEADLINE: Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism [11]

Early-career journalists: apply for a nine-month fellowship with Durham University including undertaking an investigative project from inside a newsroom in London, New York or Toronto. Includes mentoring by editors at Reuters or other media partners, stipend and access to University resources. Applications close on 10 July 2026 at 12 noon BST.

Workshops and Fellowships [12]

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Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

International [16]

Canada [17]

Europe [18]

July 12, 2026

IWMF Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism [19]

The International Women's Media Foundation administers this fund in memory of "storytelling editor" Kari Howard, awarding annual grants supporting compelling human stories globally to women and nonbinary journalists with three or more years of professional journalism experience. Deadline is July 12, 2026.

Awards and Grants [20]

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Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

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International [16]

July 12, 2026

DEADLINE: Tarbell Center for AI Journalism [21]

Tarbell Center for AI Journalism is accepting applications for original reporting on AI and its impacts. Tarbell offers grants of $1,000–$20,000 to support original reporting published in established outlets, whether from freelancers or staff. Applications for this round close July 12, 2026.

Awards and Grants [20]

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Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Technology [22]

Water & Oceans [23]

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National (U.S.) [15]

July 14, 2026 to July 28, 2026

Poynter's The Business of Journalism: Skills for Smarter Decision-Making [24]

Understand the business of journalism and make smarter decisions. A practical course for journalists ready to grow their impact and influence. Join a three-part live course on July 14, 21 and 28, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.

Workshops and Fellowships [12]

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Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

International [16]

July 16, 2026 to July 30, 2026

Poynter's Vertical Video for Creators and Journalists [25]

Create vertical video that reaches and engages your audience. A hands-on course from trusted experts for journalists and creators ready to show up where it matters most. $249; 2-3:30 P.M. Eastern on July 16, 23 and 30.

Workshops and Fellowships [12]

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Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

International [16]

July 22, 2026

DEADLINE: USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Data Fellowship [26]

This program offers training on data acquisition, cleaning, analysis and visualization led by some of the most skilled data reporters and journalism practitioners in the nation. They teach journalists how to “bulletproof” their data, ensuring accuracy in reporting. New program components focus on how to use AI in data journalism. Following the training week, Senior Fellows mentor reporters as they pair original data analysis with compelling narratives on long neglected or underexplored issues. Apply by July 22.

Workshops and Fellowships [12]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Other or All [27]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

International [16]

July 23, 2026

PUMA Fest: The 1st Latin American Festival of Environmental Journalism [28]

Mongabay Latam is celebrating its 10th anniversary with PUMA FEST: the 1st Latin American Environmental Journalism Festival, a gathering for journalists, teachers, students and anyone interested in journalism and the environment. It will take place on July 23rd in Bogotá and is completely free.

Professional Meetings [29]

Workshops and Fellowships [12]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Climate Change [30]

Environmental Justice [31]

Environmental Politics [32]

Environmental Studies [33]

Journalism & Media [14]

Other or All [27]

Region:

International [16]

South America [34]

July 26, 2026 to July 31, 2026

Ecological Society of America's Annual Meeting [35]

Press registration is now open for the Ecological Society of America's Annual Meeting, the world’s largest gathering of professional ecologists. The 2026 meeting will run from Sunday through Friday, July 26-31, at the Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT.

Professional Meetings [29]

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Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Environmental Studies [33]

Journalism & Media [14]

Natural Resources [36]

Other or All [27]

People & Population [37]

Science [38]

Wildlife [39]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [40]

July 31, 2026

DEADLINE: Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism [41]

Environmental journalists, if your investigations have delved into the business world, enter your work in this contest sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Cash prizes. Award entries open on June 1, 2026 and will close at 11:59 PM (AZ time) on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Awards and Grants [20]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

September 17, 2026

ISOJ 2026 — International Symposium on Journalism [42]

For the first time in its 27 years history, the International Symposium on Journalism [43] (ISOJ) will be held in the fall instead of the spring. Traditionally, ISOJ has been held in April, but the 2026 edition of the conference will be on Sept. 17 – 18, 2026, at the University of Texas at Austin.

Professional Meetings [29]

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Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Region:

International [16]