Journalism & Media

"E.P.A. Suspends 144 Employees After They Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump"

"The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday placed 144 employees on administrative leave and opened an investigation into their decision to sign a letter accusing the Trump administration of politicizing the agency."

Source: NYTimes, 07/07/2025

Recreation in Polluted Water Can Be Threat to Human Health

A cool swim on a hot day is one of the quintessential pleasures of summer. That is, unless polluted water makes it — and any other aquatic contact — a high-risk activity. It’s an important environmental and public health story for journalists to tell. TipSheet helps review waterborne illnesses to watch for, regulations supposed to protect against them and local story ideas to pursue.

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November 5, 2025 to November 7, 2025

African Investigative Journalism Conference

An initiative of the Wits Centre for Journalism, this annual conference gathers investigative journalists from Africa and elsewhere at Wits University to network, share ideas and stories, celebrate excellent, groundbreaking work and learn from one another through lectures, workshops, masterclasses and seminars.

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July 15, 2025

DEADLINE: African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award

Run by the Wits Centre for Journalism and the African Investigative Journalism Conference, this award recognizes outstanding investigative reporting from across Africa. Enter by Jul 15 for the chance to win cash and a trip to the AIJC conference, Nov 5-7, 2025 in Johannesburg.

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July 15, 2025

DEADLINE: CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism

The 2025 Central European Initiative and the South East Europe Media Organisation award seeks to highlight the role of investigative journalism in raising public awareness of critical issues such as human rights violations, social discrimination, corruption, gender inequality, environmental threats. Cash prizes. Enter by Jul 15.

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"National Climate Report Website Goes Dark"

"The government website that hosted the federal government’s national climate reports, which are mandated by legislation, went offline Monday afternoon. The website was also one of the main federal sources of information on climate change."

Source: NYTimes, 07/02/2025
September 5, 2025

DEADLINE: Collier Spotlight

The Collier Prize for State Government Accountability is initiating a new quarterly award to recognize impactful reporting on state institutions. No fees to enter. All media platforms are eligible. First deadline is Sep 5, 2025. 

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September 1, 2025

DEADLINE: IRE Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship

Investigative Reporters & Editors' yearlong program aims to prepare and support a journalist of color for a career in investigative reporting. It provides assistance to attend multiple IRE trainings, including a Data Journalism Bootcamp, the NICAR Conference, the IRE Conference and more. Apply by Sep 1, 2025.

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July 16, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN's Earth Shorts 2025 — Fellowship for Social Media Creators and Journalists in South and Southeast Asia

Internews' Earth Journalism Network will offer US$2,000 each to 10 social media content creators and 10 journalists across South and Southeast Asia, to boost their skills, participate in peer learning and produce high-quality biodiversity-related video content for their audiences. Apply by Jul 16, 2025.

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