The six-month, paid Grist Fellowship Program in Seattle is an opportunity for early-career writers, editors, and others with diverse backgrounds to hone their journalistic skills at a national news outlet and deepen their knowledge of environmental issues. Fellows will make daily contributions to Grist’s editorial operations. Next deadline: Jul 9, 2018.

Launch your own media startup in New York! The Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism is accepting applications for the Jan-May 2019 Advanced Certificate Program. Scholarships available. Deadline: Jul 15.

NAHJ 2018 will take place in Miami, Florida.

The NAJA 2018 National Native Media Conference will be held Jul 18-22 in Miami, FL. Expect networking, professional development opportunities and recognition of the best coverage of Indigenous issues at the National Native Media Awards banquet.

Blue Earth Alliance sponsors photography projects that educate the public about threatened cultures, endangered environments and other social concerns. Next deadline: Jul 20, 2018.

The NABJ will gather Aug 1-5 in Detroit, Michigan for the 2018 Annual Convention to explore the theme of "Driving Journalism, Technology & Trust." Thousands of journalists, media executives, public relations professionals, and students are expected to attend to network, participate in professional development sessions and celebrate excellence in journalism.

 The American Association for the Advancement of Science awards recognize outstanding reporting for a general audience and honor individuals for their coverage of the sciences, engineering and mathematics. Categories include print, broadcast, online and children's science news. Cash prizes. Deadline: Aug 1.

Enter your film into the annual Banff Mountain Film Competition and bring the magic of mountain landscape, culture, and adventure to an international audience. $40,000 CAD in cash and prizes. Deadline is Aug 1, 2018.

Promoting the work and advancing the role of women in the news media across the globe is critical to transparency and a diversity of voices. This funding initiative enables the International Women’s Media Foundation to dramatically expand its support of women journalists reporting on issues of global importance that are typically under-reported. Apply by Aug 7, 2018.