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August 24, 2021 to August 28, 2021

Asian American Journalists Association Annual Convention [11]

The 31st annual convention will take place virtually, including learning, connecting and community. #AAJA21 is themed for the group's 40th anniversary — “Proudly Looking Back, Boldly Moving Forward”.

Professional Meetings [12]

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Public [13]

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Diversity [14]

Journalism & Media [15]

August 26, 2021

Using Social Media to Source and Spread Science Journalism [16]

KSJ Science Editing Handbook, a project of the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT, invites you to develop science editing skills through this companion webinar series. Fifth webinar: Learn how to mine social media for ideas and then use the platforms to promote your stories and engage readers. 1-2:30pm ET.

Other Events [17]

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Public [13]

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Diversity [14]

Health [18]

Journalism & Media [15]

Science [19]

August 27, 2021

DEADLINE: Cinema Verde International Environmental Film & Arts Festival [20]

Calling all filmmakers, students, and nature lovers! Submit your film to the virtual 2021 Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival, founded by SEJ member Trish Riley. The event will feature documentaries, shorts and student films. Deadlines: May 27 (early); Aug 27 (final).

Other Events [17]

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Public [13]

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Other or All [21]

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SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [22]

August 27, 2021

DEADLINE: NPF Fellowship on Biomass and Climate Change Ahead of COP26 Conference [23]

Join the National Press Foundation for an all-expenses-paid fellowship for 20 U.S. and Canadian journalists to look at the economic, climate and conservation issues posed by biomass. The training will be held Oct 10-13, 2021 in North Carolina (or online if pandemic worsens). The deadline to apply is Aug 27.

Workshops and Fellowships [24]

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Public [13]

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Climate Change [25]

Economy & Business [26]

Energy & Fuel [27]

Environmental Health [28]

Forests [29]

Journalism & Media [15]

Natural Resources [30]

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SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [22]

August 30, 2021 to September 2, 2021

Science Journalism Forum 2021 [31]

A virtual multilingual global event where science journalists, writers, publishers, scientists, students and academia can share new ideas and thoughts in science journalism. The forum aims to empower all stakeholders with new tools that help them communicate, network and learn from their peers worldwide.

Professional Meetings [12]

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Public [13]

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Journalism & Media [15]

Science [19]

August 31, 2021

DEADLINE: Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism [32]

The Award is given by the New York Public Library to the author(s) of outstanding, full-length books resulting from print, broadcast, or electronic journalism that impacts public consciousness and policy around an important current issue. Winner receives a $15,000 prize. Nomination deadline is Aug 31, 2021.

Awards [33]

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Public [13]

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Journalism & Media [15]

August 31, 2021

DEADLINE: McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends [34]

The fellowships allow American and German journalists and others to research and assess the most pressing topics on the transatlantic agenda while engaging with their counterparts overseas: Urbanization, climate change and sustainability, public health, equity and social justice, and more. $5,000 stipend. Apply by Aug 31, 2021.

Workshops and Fellowships [24]

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Public [13]

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Europe [35]

August 31, 2021

DEADLINE: Big Sky Documentary Film Festival [36]

The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival seeks submissions for its 19th annual event, Feb 18-27, 2022. Open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Cash prizes. 2021 deadlines: Jun 30 (earlybird); Aug 31 (regular); Oct 8 (final).

Other Events [17]

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Public [13]

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Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [37]

August 31, 2021

DEADLINE: Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship Opportunities [38]

Alfred Friendly fellowships have varying deadline. The six-month General Fellowship, for early-career professional journalists from developing countries, provides fellows with basic and advanced hands-on instruction at the Missouri School of Journalism and places them in leading U.S. newsrooms. Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

Workshops and Fellowships [24]

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Public [13]

September 1, 2021

DEADLINE: USC Annenberg Data Fellowship [39]

The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism invites journalists to apply for the 2021 fellowship, Oct 25-29, an expenses-paid online training on mining data sources to reveal key insights essential to high-impact journalism. Fellows receive a grant and mentoring to work on an ambitious reporting project. Deadline: Sep 1.

Workshops and Fellowships [24]

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Public [13]

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Journalism & Media [15]

Technology [40]

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California [41]