Opportunities

European Federation for Science Journalism (EFSJ) / Wissenschaftspressekonferenz (WPK)

ECSJ 2026 / WISSENSWERTE — European Conference of Science Journalism: 'Science Journalism in a World in Crisis'

Organised by the European Federation for Science Journalism (EFSJ) and co-hosted with Germany's leading science journalism conference WISSENSWERTE, this combined event takes place at Herrenhausen Palace in Hannover, Germany (October 14–16, 2026). The ECSJ theme 'Science Journalism in a World in Crisis' is structured around three strands: trust and accountability, connection and community, and skills and transformation. Around 400 journalists, editors, science communicators, and researchers will explore how rigorous science reporting — including on climate, ecology, and environment — can drive meaningful change. Programming covers climate journalism, AI in science communication, cross-border investigative methods, and more.

European Federation for Science Journalism (EFSJ) / WPK (Wissenschafts-Pressekonferenz)

European Conference of Science Journalism (ECSJ) 2026 – Science Journalism in a World in Crisis

Organised by the European Federation for Science Journalism (EFSJ) in conjunction with the annual WPK Wissenswerte conference, held 14–16 October 2026 at Herrenhausen Palace, Hannover, Germany. The theme is 'Science Journalism in a World in Crisis', with strands covering trust and accountability, connection and community, and skills and transformation. The conference brings together European science journalists to explore how rigorous, impactful reporting can cover topics including climate change, environmental crises, and global upheaval. It is one of the most important European forums for science and environmental journalism.

Princeton University – High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI)

HMEI Environmental Fellows Program (2027–28)

Princeton University's High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) is accepting applications for the 2027–28 HMEI Environmental Fellows Program, a postdoctoral fellowship open to scholars from all disciplines across the sciences, engineering, policy, and humanities. Research areas explicitly include environmental media/visual culture, narrative and science communication, climate justice, environmental humanities, and environmental justice, alongside natural and social sciences. Fellows receive a competitive annual salary plus research and travel allowances; appointments are for one year with renewal possible. Eligible candidates should have no more than two years of post-PhD research experience prior to the anticipated start date of September 1, 2027; deadline is October 31, 2026.

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

ASBMB Science Outreach & Communication Grant

Up to five grants of $1,000 each per cycle for new or enhanced science outreach and communication activities. Particularly suitable for early-career researchers. Applications open October 2026.

Photoworks

Photoworks Photography+ Open Call — Environment Issue

Photoworks invites photographers to submit work for the Environment issue of Photography+ magazine. The call welcomes images about climate change, society's impact on the natural world, environmental racism, climate activism and justice, and the photographer's role in documenting the crisis. Open to professionals and non-professionals alike, including young people new to photography. One image per artist; selected photographers receive an £80 artist fee. Deadline: 2 November 2026.

Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) / ECMWF

Visualising Climate 2026 — First Global Conference on Climate Data Visualisation

Hosted by Copernicus (ECMWF) at the DAMA Technopole in Bologna, Italy (November 4–6, 2026), this is the inaugural global conference dedicated to transforming complex climate and environmental data into compelling visual narratives. It brings together scientists, artists, journalists, communicators, and designers to share tools, methods, and case studies at the intersection of data, storytelling, art, and science. The in-person-only event (capped at ~140 general attendees) accepts submissions for talks, workshops, artistic interventions, and peer-reviewed papers; accepted papers are published in the open-access Journal of Visualization and Interaction (JoVI). Speakers include IPCC information designers and the New York Times Weather Data team.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

COP31 — UN Climate Change Conference, Antalya 2026

The 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) takes place in Antalya, Turkey from 9–20 November 2026. The conference brings together world leaders, scientists, artists, Indigenous Peoples, civil society, and communicators to advance global climate action. For PCN members, COP31 offers opportunities to engage with the climate communication community, attend side events on art and science, and connect with organisations working at the intersection of visual culture and climate policy.

Natural History Museum London

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2027 — Natural History Museum London

Now in its 62nd year, the NHM's Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the world's most prestigious wildlife photography competition. Entry opens 19 October 2026 and closes 3 December 2026. Adults may enter up to 25 images for £35; entrants aged 18–26 and under enter free, as do photographers from 114 countries across Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. Work across all wildlife and natural environment categories is eligible, with winning images exhibited at the NHM from October 2027.

NRDC / The Black List / CAA Foundation

NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship 2027 — $20,000 Screenwriting Grant

The NRDC's Rewrite the Future programme, in partnership with The Black List, CAA Foundation, NBCUniversal, and the Redford Center, awards $20,000 to three screenwriters developing feature-length screenplays or TV pilots that engage compellingly with climate change. Fellows receive six months of mentorship from established Hollywood writers. Open to writers worldwide who have completed a qualifying script; writers retain all rights to their work. Deadline: 4 December 2026.

Climate Change Authority (Australian Government)

Climate Change Authority — Temporary Employment Register

The Australian Climate Change Authority (CCA) in Canberra maintains a rolling Temporary Employment Register for motivated and skilled individuals interested in climate research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement opportunities within Australia's national climate advisory body. The Register is open for submissions through 31 December 2026, and registered candidates are contacted for available roles matching their preferred work type. The CCA offers a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace with learning and development opportunities. The Authority encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Climate Central

Chief Communications Officer — Climate Central (Remote, USA)

Climate Central — an independent science and media organisation that generates local climate storylines and compelling visuals used by journalists and policymakers worldwide — seeks its inaugural Chief Communications Officer. Reporting to the CEO, the CCO leads editorial, media relations, digital communications, and marketing across a team of approximately 10–12 staff. Salary: $220,000–$240,000. Remote position with HQ in Princeton, NJ. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; apply promptly.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM)

Associate Curator of Climate and Clean Water

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) in Winona, Minnesota created this two-year, full-time grant-funded position to advance the museum's commitment to climate and clean water stewardship. The Associate Curator serves dual roles: on the Operations Team, assessing procedures and leading initiatives to reduce MMAM's greenhouse gas emissions; and on the Engagement Team, developing and evaluating public engagement opportunities that build a culture of environmental stewardship across education and exhibition activities. Candidates should have a degree in museum studies, environmental science, or social justice, with experience in museum curation or exhibition development and a strong understanding of climate change and social justice issues. The role includes a full benefits package.

University of Chicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth

Communications Specialist, Science and Technology — Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth

The University of Chicago's Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth (CSEi) is seeking a Communications Specialist to lead development and execution of the communications strategy for the Institute's science and technology portfolios, and to support broader climate research communications. Responsibilities include translating complex research across climate, energy, and sustainability into compelling public-facing content. The role is based at the University of Chicago and sits within a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment working at the forefront of climate systems engineering and policy research. Further details and the application link are available via the Institute's opportunities page.

Climate Science Alliance

Communications Manager — Climate Science Alliance

The Climate Science Alliance in La Jolla, California is seeking a full-time, permanent Communications Manager to serve as the public voice of the organisation, translating complex climate adaptation solutions into accessible, personal narratives for diverse audiences. This is an outgoing, bold storytelling role requiring the ability to engage communities around the organisation's transformational approach to climate adaptation. The salary range is $33–$38 per hour and the position is open until filled. Candidates with backgrounds in science communication, environmental journalism, or public engagement are well-suited for this role.

University of East Anglia (UEA)

Research Associate — Fossil Fuel CO₂ Quantification Using Atmospheric Measurements

The School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA) is seeking a Research Associate to conduct studies quantifying fossil fuel CO₂ using atmospheric measurements, starting salary £31,236 per annum. The role involves contributing to research at the intersection of climate science, atmospheric chemistry, and environmental data, working within an internationally recognised research environment including access to the Climatic Research Unit and Tyndall Centre. Candidates with a relevant doctoral degree or equivalent research experience are encouraged to apply. This is a research-focused position at one of the UK's leading institutions for climate and environmental sciences.

Clean Water Action / Clean Water Fund

Environmental Justice Program Coordinator

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a full-time Environmental Justice Program Coordinator based in Philadelphia and southeast Pennsylvania (hybrid). The coordinator will organise workshops, youth engagement, environmental education, and community projects on food access, green space, pollution, and climate resilience, while managing logistics, tracking outcomes, and coordinating partnerships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent lived experience) and 2–4 years in community-based programme coordination, environmental advocacy, or public health, with demonstrated experience engaging BIPOC and lower-income communities. Salary ranges from $52,000–$55,000 per year; the position is permanent and full-time.

American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)

Assistant Curator in Climate Physics: Atmosphere or Ocean

The Division of Physical Sciences at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City is seeking an Assistant Curator (tenure-track, early career) in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, specialising in the physics of climate systems with emphasis on atmospheric or oceanic processes and their relation to human and natural systems, including ecosystems or biodiversity. The successful candidate will establish an independent research programme, mentor graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, and collaborate with partners including NASA GISS and Columbia University. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Climate Science, Physics, or a closely related field and have postdoctoral research experience at the time of application. This position bridges research and public education at one of the world's leading natural history museums.

University of Luxembourg / IPCC Working Group III

Officer in the IPCC Working Group III Technical Support Unit

The Luxembourg Centre for Socio-Environmental Systems (LCSES) at the University of Luxembourg is seeking a Support Officer for the IPCC Working Group III Technical Support Unit (Mitigation of Climate Change). The role provides professional, organisational, and logistical support to the TSU Management Team and coordinates scientific report processes, including managing author submissions, contributing content to IPCC website pages, and serving as the principal point of contact for Chapter Scientists and Review Editors. Candidates should have a Master's degree in administration, environmental sciences, or a related field, and experience in coordinating projects in international or scientific contexts. The position is open until filled; early application is strongly encouraged.

Parliamentary Internships for the Environment (Canada)

Parliamentary Internships for the Environment — Canada 2026–27

Paid internship programme placing young Canadians (ages 18–30) in parliamentary offices to work on environmental and climate policy, running October 2026 to June 2027. Open to applicants from anywhere in Canada. Participants gain hands-on experience in policy advocacy, environmental communications, and governmental processes at the federal level. Applications accepted from across Canada.

Future Art Ecosystems (FAE)

Future Art Ecosystems R&D Fellowship 2026: Art × Convergence

A six-month international low-residency fellowship for practitioners working at the intersection of art and advanced technologies, launching September 2026. Supports four fellows (individuals or collectives) in exploratory, interdisciplinary, process-led research through online cohort sessions, specialist workshops, one-to-one mentorship, and three in-person London intensives. Open internationally; applicants must attend three mandatory London weekends. Fellowship supported by a distinguished international jury including Refik Anadol and Cao Fei.

E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation

E.O. Wilson Environmental Photography Grant 2026

The E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation's Environmental Photography Grant celebrates Wilson's legacy and his Half-Earth conservation concept, supporting photographers documenting biodiversity and the natural world. The grant encourages conservation photography that raises public awareness and drives action. Open to photographers internationally; recurring annual award. Check the foundation website for current cycle deadlines.

The Home Museum

Head of Collections, Programmes and Partnerships — Home Museum (UK)

The Home — the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the idea of home shaped by identity, politics, and environment — is seeking a Head of Collections, Programmes and Partnerships to lead curatorial, community, and learning teams in ways that are bold, equitable, and climate-active. Senior leadership role with salary £39,906–£46,049 (12-month fixed term). Based in the UK.

Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF)

Nuclear Free Campaigner — Australian Conservation Foundation

The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is hiring a permanent, full-time Nuclear Free Campaigner to lead advocacy for a renewable-powered Australia, tracking the uranium sector, supporting First Nations communities impacted by uranium mining, and monitoring nuclear/AUKUS policy developments. The role involves public advocacy, political engagement, media work, and community mobilisation. Based in Melbourne or flexible; salary AUD $117,179 + 12.5% superannuation.

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)

Postdoc/Data Scientist – AI-Driven Climate Risk Modelling and Early Warning Systems for Flash Floods

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is offering an 18-month fixed-term postdoctoral/data scientist position in AI-driven climate risk modelling and early warning systems, contributing to the AIGLE project on humanitarian anticipatory action. The successful candidate will join the Remote Sensing and Natural Resources Modelling (REMOTE) group and work closely with remote sensing experts, machine learning scientists, and hydrologists to develop deep learning algorithms for flash flood forecasting. Based at LIST in Belvaux, Luxembourg. A PhD in remote sensing, environmental science, data science, or a related field is required.

Pulitzer Center

Pulitzer Center — Our Work/Environment Reporting Grants

The Pulitzer Center's Our Work/Environment initiative offers rolling grants to freelance and staff journalists to report on the intersection of climate, labour, and the environment — exploring how rising temperatures, water competition, and industrial transformation threaten livelihoods globally. Grants are open to journalists worldwide, with particular interest in reporting from Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. All formats are welcome, including print, digital, broadcast, film, and data journalism. Grant amounts vary based on project scope; applications are reviewed on a rolling first-come basis.

Arts Council England

Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants

Arts Council England’s open-access funding programme supports thousands of individual artists, community organisations, and cultural institutions across England. Project Grants fund arts, libraries, and museum projects — including environmental, climate, and ecological work. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year with no fixed deadline. Ideal for UK-based artists and organisations seeking project funding.

CCCL Film Festival / Tonkla Rak Lok Foundation

CCCL Film Festival 2026 Production Grants

Film production grants for emerging Southeast Asian filmmakers exploring climate change and its social, cultural, and political impacts. Up to THB 75,000 (~USD 2,400) per project for climate-focused short films. Includes 4-day workshop in Bangkok June 12-15, 2026. Prioritizes filmmakers from climate-affected, underrepresented, indigenous, or low-income communities.

The Redford Center

Redford Center Grants Program

A flagship grant programme supporting independent environmental documentary feature films and docuseries at any stage of development, production, or post-production. Grants of approximately $25,000 per project are awarded to films with clear environmental impact goals, with additional mentorship, cohort learning, and professional development. The programme operates on a biennial cycle and prioritises films led by historically excluded and environmentally impacted communities; the next open call is expected in 2026.

Earthwatch Institute

Earthwatch Institute — Citizen Science Research Funding

Funds field research projects that actively involve citizen scientists alongside professional researchers. Focus areas include climate change, biodiversity, marine life, ecosystems, and wildlife. Annual budgets of $20,000–$80,000 based on citizen scientist participation. Rolling RFP process from April 2026 for projects beginning in 2028.

Creative New Zealand

Creative New Zealand Creative Fellowship Fund

Supports New Zealand artists and practitioners to spend time developing new ideas, new work, and new approaches in their practice with a focus on experimentation. Maximum of $50,000 within a 12-month period. Multiple rounds per year.

Ian Potter Cultural Trust

Ian Potter Creative Fellowships

Two fellowships awarded annually to individual Australian artists, creatives, and cultural leaders. Each fellowship provides an unrestricted, tax-free grant of $200,000 over two years. Open to practitioners across visual arts, performing arts, interdisciplinary practice, new media, literature, and humanities.

Rockefeller Foundation

Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency

Residential fellowships for scholars, artists, and practitioners working on pressing global challenges. Thematic calls include climate resilience, clean energy access, and health equity. Mix of General Open Call and Thematic Open Call cycles throughout the year.

Arts & Humanities Research Council (UKRI)

AHRC Follow-On Funding for Impact & Engagement

Funds translation of previously completed AHRC or UKRI research into real-world societal, cultural, or policy impact. Science communication and public engagement projects are strongly eligible. Full economic cost up to £150,000.

Camargo Foundation

Camargo Foundation Core Fellowship 2026–27

10-week residential fellowship in Cassis, France for artists, scholars, and thinkers working across the arts and humanities. International panel selects 14 fellows (7 artists, 7 scholars). Collaborative teams of up to three eligible. Sessions: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

National Science Foundation

NSF Science of Science: Discovery, Communication & Impact (SoS:DCI)

Supports research on how science is conducted, communicated, and creates societal impact. Awards range from $200,000–$700,000. Rolling programme — check NSF website for the current cycle deadline.

Festival della Fotografia Etica

World Report Award — Documenting Humanity 2026

An international photography award promoting social documentary through photography. Open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide. Projects focused on environmental conservation, climate action, and solution-driven photojournalism are encouraged. Offers €19,000 in prizes with exhibition in Lodi, Italy during the Festival della Fotografia Etica.

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

NEA Grants for Arts Projects — July Cycle 2026

The National Endowment for the Arts offers project-based grants supporting arts activities that reflect the breadth and excellence of American creativity. Visual artists and organisations working on climate-related visual projects are eligible. The July cycle application package opens mid-May 2026.

Anonymous Was A Woman Foundation

Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants

Grants of up to $20,000 for environmental art projects led by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists in the United States. Projects must have a free public engagement component and can work within any artistic discipline including photography and visual media.

Moku Art Studio

Moku Art Studio — Our Land Virtual Residency

A virtual art residency dedicated to artists whose work reflects our relationship with the living world. Welcomes creators exploring the interconnected wellbeing of lands, waters, oceans, and communities. Between 6 and 12 artists are accepted per programme. Includes access to the Moku Art Studio community, mentorship, and online exhibition.

Vital Impacts

Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grant

Vital Impacts supports visual storytellers who capture compelling, solutions-focused environmental stories at the local level. Awards include one $20,000 grant and six $5,000 grants for photographers documenting environmental issues and climate solutions.

Shutter Hub

FLORA — Shutter Hub Editions Photobook

An open call for photographers to submit work for a dedicated photobook celebrating life, growth, and organic beauty in the natural world. Photographers can enter up to 10 images from a series or standalone images. Selected work will be featured in a printed publication available internationally through Shutter Hub.

Leica Camera AG

LOBA Women Grant 2026 — Leica Oskar Barnack Award

A new €10,000 project fund from Leica for professional female photographers aged 21 and over, exploring the relationship between people and the environment. The selected recipient also receives a Leica Q camera and professional mentoring throughout the project. Unlike the main LOBA, this is open for direct application without a nominator.

Einstein Forum / Wittenstein Foundation

Albert Einstein Fellowship 2026

A 5–6 month residential fellowship for outstanding thinkers under 35 to pursue interdisciplinary projects significantly outside their previous field. Fellows work from Einstein’s summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, and present their project publicly at the Einstein Forum.

The Wash Estuary Programme

The Wash Estuary Multidisciplinary Residency

A multidisciplinary residency programme running 18 July to 8 August 2026, open to artists, writers, musicians, photographers, and filmmakers. Work must relate to The Wash estuary — one of the UK's most important coastal wetland environments and a site of significant ecological and climate interest.

Marginal / Institute of Biology Bucharest / 2Celsius

Otherwise Residency — Art, Science & Environmental Activism

A residency bringing together art, science, and environmental activism, developed by Marginal with the Institute of Biology Bucharest and 2Celsius. Tackles the climate crisis and complex interdependencies of our more-than-human world. Seeks a mid-career artist with a demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary research for a minimum of 2 weeks between June and September 2026.

COAL — Art & Ecology

COAL Prize 2026 — The Night

The COAL Prize 2026 invites artists worldwide to defend the night as a common good and major ecological issue for the regeneration of life. The prize awards €12,000 plus a creative residency at the Domaine de Belval. A Special Jury Prize of €3,000 and a Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles/Paris mention of €2,000 are also awarded. Open to all disciplines including visual art, photography and installation.

Photo Museum Ireland / Tóchar Wetlands

Women in Nature Photography Commission

A €15,000 commission (including €3,000 travel allowance) for an Ireland-based photographer to create 12 portraits of Women in Nature heroes and the landscapes they protect. Organised by Photo Museum Ireland in collaboration with Tóchar Midlands Wetland Restoration, co-financed by the EU Just Transition Fund. The work will be published and exhibited publicly.

Camera Austria

Graz Residency for International Photographers

A month-long fellowship running from mid-September to mid-October 2026 in Graz, Austria. Provides a €1,000 stipend, furnished downtown housing, and travel reimbursement. Open to international photographers across all disciplines.

The Alexia Foundation / Syracuse University

Alexia Foundation Professional Vision Grant 2026

A flagship $20,000 grant supporting socially significant visual storytelling, alongside three $5,000 Pop-Up grants focused on conservation, environmental change, and global health. The Alexia exists to help professional and student visual storytellers produce projects that inspire change. Includes mentorship and editorial support from industry experts.