Mental Health
Student Media Challenge
Grant up to $7,500 from Solutions Journalism Network
Launched in 2022, the Student Media Challenge builds on Solutions Journalism Network’s ongoing work with colleges and universities, as solutions journalism courses continue to expand at both undergraduate and graduate … Last updated March 12, 2026
Domestic Violence Symposium and Impact Reporting Fund
Fellowship up to $10,000 from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism
Domestic violence affects more than 10 million Americans each year, and in California more than half of families have been impacted. Despite its scope, it is too often treated only … Last updated August 18, 2025
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Taylor/Blakeslee Graduate Fellowships
Fellowship from Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) offers $6,000 fellowships to support outstanding journalists and students pursuing graduate-level study in science writing. These fellowships help emerging science communicators … Last updated October 13, 2025
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Rory Peck Trust Assistance Grants
Grant, Rolling from Rory Peck Trust
The Rory Peck Trust’s Therapy Fund covers the cost of treatment for freelance journalists who would benefit from professional psychological support. Journalists are constantly exposed to stress and pressures that affect … Last updated September 20, 2025
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The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
Fellowship from The Carter Center
The Center’s Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism support a diverse cohort of journalists deeply committed to exploring some of society’s biggest mental health challenges. Fellows are encouraged to … Last updated March 9, 2026
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The AAAS Diverse Voices in Science Journalism Internship
Internship from American Association for the Advancement of Science
The AAAS Diverse Voices in Science Journalism Internship offers students from underrepresented backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in science reporting at Science magazine, the world’s largest interdisciplinary scientific … Last updated October 13, 2025
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AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship
Fellowship from American Association for the Advancement of Science
The AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship connects scientists and journalists by placing advanced STEM students and early-career researchers in leading media organizations such as NPR, the Los Angeles … Last updated October 13, 2025
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
The AAAS seeks to “advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people.” To fulfill this mission, the AAAS Board has set the following broad … Last updated November 11, 2022
Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for a young science journalist
Award up to $1,000 from Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
The award is intended to encourage young science writers by recognizing outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science. The 2025 winner will receive $1,000 and expenses to attend … Last updated October 13, 2025
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Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting
Award up to $5,000 from Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
The Victor Cohn Prize, established by the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) in 2000, recognizes a writer whose work has made a profound and lasting contribution to … Last updated October 13, 2025
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Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award
Project from Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
The Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award, presented by the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW), honors mid-career journalists whose work reflects the depth, precision, and humanity of the … Last updated October 13, 2025
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Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing is committed to improving the quality and quantity of science news reaching the public. Directed and advised by distinguished journalists and scientists, … Last updated January 24, 2023
United States Journalism Emergency Fund Application
Emergency Fund, Grant, Microgrant from International Women’s Media Foundation
What it offers: Emergency assistance for U.S.-based journalists whose reporting on politically charged events has exposed them to harm, risk, or crisis. Support may cover: Replacing destroyed or stolen equipment … Last updated February 22, 2026
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Association of Health Care Journalists
The Association of Health Care Journalists, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public understanding of health care issues. Its mission is to improve the quality, accuracy and … Last updated March 22, 2022
Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma
The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, is dedicated to informed, innovative and ethical news reporting on violence, conflict and … Last updated March 18, 2022