FRONTIERS, an initiative funded by the European Research Council, offers immersive residencies of 3-5 months at European research institutions. Open to science journalists worldwide, residing in or outside Europe. Round 3 is exclusively aimed at early-career journalists. Apply by May 6, 2025.

The Banff Centre's Mountain Writers Intensive, Oct 29-Nov 18, 2025 in Alberta, offers writers an opportunity to work on mountain, landscape or environmentally themed writing projects, under the guidance of two celebrated faculty. Standard and Canadian Indigenous scholarships available. Deadline: May 28.

This workshop, Oct 31-Nov 9, 2025 in Alberta, provides the opportunity for independent and emerging filmmakers to turn projects into reality, guided by two of the world’s premier adventure filmmakers. Standard and Canadian Indigenous scholarships available. Deadline: May 28.

MacDowell in New Hampshire supports journalists by providing residencies (studio, lodging and meals for two weeks to two months) and project funding of up to $2,500 in addition to financial aid for accepted applicants engaged in long-form journalism projects. Apply by Sep 10 for Spring Summer 2026.

This biennial conference will be held next in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov 20-24, 2025, with fellowships available to both established and promising journalists in developing and transitioning countries, and for journalists from disenfranchised communities, to participate in-person (Jan 31 deadline).