IRE, IJA and Oklahoma Media Center invite applications for a day-and-a-half long workshop Feb. 12-13, 2026 in Oklahoma City. Gain hands-on experience in investigative techniques, data analysis and storytelling, while connecting with working journalists and mentors in the field. Deadline: Jan 30.

The U.C. Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics invites applications for one of ten $10,000 reporting grants for journalists reporting in-depth print and audio stories on the science, policy, business and culture of this new era of psychedelics. Open to journalists worldwide. Deadline: Jan 31, 2026.

This Mongabay six-month, remote program is for aspiring journalists from low- to upper-middle-income tropical countries who have had little previous experience in or access to international training, education or publishing — six at their global English bureau and six at their Spanish-language bureau. $500 USD/month. Deadline: Feb 1, 2026.

New America invests in thinkers with big, bold ideas that have an impact and spark new conversations about the most pressing issues of our day. $15k-$30k stipend provided for Sep-May fellowship. Stay in your current job, coming together for two cohort gatherings during the fellowship year. Apply by Feb 2, 2026.

MacDowell in New Hampshire supports journalists by providing residencies (studio, lodging and meals for two weeks to two months) and project funding of up to $2,500 in addition to financial aid for accepted applicants engaged in long-form journalism projects. Apply by Feb 10 for Fall Winter 2026/2027.

VLGS is accepting applications from full-time journalists at different career stages for its 2026 one- or two-week summer media fellowships program — two on environmental law and policy and one on food and agricultural law and policy. Cash stipends, free housing. Apply by Feb 15.

The Wake Forest University Environmental and Epistemic Justice Initiative, June 1-4, 2026 in Winston-Salem, N.C., will welcome 4-6 early to mid-career journalists (staff or freelance) as the third class of Wake Forest Mellon Environmental Justice Journalism Fellows. Stipend and expenses included. Deadline: Feb 15.

Metcalf Institute's 2026 Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists at the University of Rhode Island, Jun 21-26, is for full-time journalists to explore how plastics are produced, used, and discarded — and how their breakdown contributes to widespread environmental contamination. Apply by Feb 16.

Deepen your understanding of environmental science and policy, and enhance your journalism skills at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Open to U.S. journalists with five years' full-time experience. Prior experience covering the environment is not necessary. $80,000 stipend and a trip to the SEJ conference. Deadline is Mar 1 annually.