Calendar

June 19, 2026

Institute for Independent Journalists’ Business of Freelancing workshop [11]

The workshop will take place on Friday, June 19, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm ET at the annual Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) conference at the Gaylord National D.C.. It's free for IRE conference attendees and only $59 until April 30. After that it's $79.

Workshops and Fellowships [12]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [16]

June 25, 2026

Webinar — Reporting on Toxics & Health: Lessons from covering “forever chemicals” [17]

June 25, 2026, 12:00 pm US Eastern Time. In this Collaborative for Health and Environment (CHE) webinar, award-winning chemical pollution reporters Sharon Lerner of ProPublica and Stéphane Horel of Le Monde will discuss the importance of accurate local reporting on toxic chemicals. Focusing on PFAS “forever chemicals” as an example, the speakers will explore the critical role of journalists in covering chemical health hazards, public decision-making, and industry strategies to influence both policy and science.

Workshops and Fellowships [12]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Chemicals [18]

Consumer [19]

Environmental Health [20]

Environmental Justice [21]

Health [22]

Journalism & Media [14]

Laws & Regulations [23]

Policy [24]

Pollution [25]

Science [26]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

International [27]

June 29, 2026

DEADLINE: EJN Biodiversity Fellowships for Journalists to Cover the UNCBD COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia [28]

EJN is pleased to announce an in-person fellowship program that will support selected journalists to attend and report from the UN Convention on Biological Diversity COP17 conference scheduled for October 19-30, 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia. Application Deadline: June 29, 2026, 11:59 PM (Pacific/Niue).

Workshops and Fellowships [12]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Biodiversity [29]

Climate Change [30]

Diversity [31]

Government [32]

Journalism & Media [14]

Laws & Regulations [23]

Other or All [33]

Policy [24]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

International [27]

June 29, 2026

DEADLINE: Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism [34]

The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism awards up to $100,000 to help mid-career journalists broaden their knowledge through study, research and travel — and produce impactful journalism that serves the public.

Awards and Grants [35]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

July 1, 2026

The New York Times Local Investigations Fellowship [36]

The New York Times Local Investigations Fellowship hires local reporters for one year to pursue a significant investigative project in their community. Fellows get the full backing of the Times newsroom — editing, resources, and reach — while staying rooted in the region they cover. Applications open July 1, 2026. The Local Investigations Fellowship team is hosting a webinar on Thursday, May 21st, at 5:00 p.m. ET to answer questions about the program. Anyone who wants to learn more about the one-year fellowship and its application process is welcome to attend. Sign up using this link [37].

Workshops and Fellowships [12]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

July 10, 2026

DEADLINE: Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism [38]

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]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

International [27]

Canada [39]

Europe [40]

July 12, 2026

IWMF Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism [41]

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 [35]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Region:

International [27]

July 12, 2026

DEADLINE: Tarbell Center for AI Journalism [42]

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 [35]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Technology [43]

Water & Oceans [44]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

July 14, 2026 to July 28, 2026

Poynter's The Business of Journalism: Skills for Smarter Decision-Making [45]

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]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

International [27]

July 16, 2026 to July 30, 2026

Poynter's Vertical Video for Creators and Journalists [46]

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]

Visibility:

Public [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media [14]

Region:

National (U.S.) [15]

International [27]