Public

October 15, 2026

DEADLINE: HITS Journalist in Residence Program

Are you an experienced staff or independent journalist who focuses on natural science, mathematics or computer science? Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) is accepting applications for its journalist-in-residence program. Deadline: Oct. 15

Visibility: 
Topics on the Beat: 
October 20, 2026

DEADLINE: GCJT Ochberg Fellowships — Deepen Your Trauma Reporting

Applications are open for the 2027 GCJT Ochberg Fellowship, a weeklong program uniting journalists in Paris to deepen their understanding of trauma and strengthen reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy.

Visibility: 
October 22, 2026

DEADLINE: NPF Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship and Grants

This virtual fellowship provides free training to cover rare diseases and comes with a $2,000 grant.

Visibility: 

Texas Sues To Stop Release Of Data Center Records, Says Could Aid Terrorists

"The Public Utility Commission of Texas is asking a Travis County judge to block the release of information showing where data centers and virtual currency mines operate, saying those details could aid terrorists."

Source: Texas Tribune, 10/08/2026

New Pacific Climate Fund Gets $15 Million Boost But Remains Below Target

"Nations including Fiji and Ireland said on Wednesday they were donating about $15 million to a fund to finance climate resilience and adaptation projects in Pacific ​islands, but pledges remain far below the fund's target."

Source: Reuters, 10/08/2026

New Documents Add to Evidence in Climate Deception Case Against ExxonMobil

"Court filings by the Massachusetts attorney general’s office include previously undisclosed documents, revealing new details about internal deliberations at the oil giant."

Source: Inside Climate News, 10/08/2026

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Public