Workshops and Fellowships

This new United Nations Foundation fellowship will bring selected reporters to the Amazon's longest-running biodiversity research project to examine the effects of climate change firsthand. Journalists from all countries are welcome to apply by Aug 5. Includes transportation, lodging and most meals.

Ten journalists, 18-35 years old, will receive fully-funded Climate Tracker fellowships to report on the UN Climate Negotiations (COP27) in Egypt, Nov 7-18, 2022, either in person or virtually. You must be from or living in a developing country. Apply by Aug 19.

Reporters and/or editors who cover environmental and/or climate change issues in any Spanish-speaking country in Latin America are invited to apply by Aug 1 for this most-expenses-paid workshop which will be conducted by Glòria Pallarès of Spain, Aug 31-Sep 2, 2022 in Mexico City.

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources and the Uproot Project invite applications by Jul 22 from journalists of color who want to learn how to cover the environment, Aug 21-23, 2022, at The Ohio State University’s island campus on Lake Erie. Learn about reporting on water from scientists and veteran environment journalists.

Mongabay's six-month, twice-yearly remote program will support up to 12 young and aspiring journalists from the world's biodiversity hotspots — six at their global English bureau and six at their Spanish-language bureau. No educational prerequisites. Monthly stipend of $500 USD. Next deadline: Aug 10, 2024.

Registration is open for a National Press Club Journalism Institute virtual safety training on how to cover political protests and civil unrest while limiting your legal exposure and physical safety risks. 11:30 a.m. ET.

High school students with Native American heritage can spend Jun 11-15, 2023 at University of Kansas (for free!) learning online/digital news content creation, podcasting and multimedia journalism from Indigenous leaders working in media professions. In partnership with the NAJA and Haskell Indian Nations University. Deadline: May 25.

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources invites journalists to an expenses-paid workshop in Boise, Idaho, May 11-13 2022, to meet with wildfire experts, travel into the field and hear firsthand from those tasked with managing fire and mitigating its impacts. Priority will be given to journalists of color. Apply by Apr 6.

Oregon State University invites journalists worldwide to apply for this expenses-paid fellowship, Aug 7-10, 2022, exploring the state's wide range of food and agriculture research, ranging from hops to hemp to wine grapes. Apply by May 1.

One World Media will select 10 fellows from around the world who are working on stories from the global south. Receive year-long support through one-on-one mentorship, a reporting grant of £1000 and workshops, all within an engaging community of peers and alumni. Deadline: Mar 21, 2024.