Opportunities

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.

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.

De Montfort University

PDRA - Art and Science Communication

We are seeking a dynamic PDRA to lead the creative communication and dissemination research strategies for the EASE project. You will be responsible for co-implementing and managing PicturingClimate.org, a transdisciplinary platform designed to share live project outputs and host contributions from academic, cultural, and community partners.

De Montfort University

PDRA - Creative Practices

We are seeking a practice-based researcher to lead the development, refinement, and documentation of the Climactic Assemblages Methodology (CAM). You will act as the Artist Venturing Labs Coordinator, helping to organise and facilitate five week-long residencies in Crete that embed artists within scientific fieldwork.

Camera Austria / Kulturvermittlung Steiermark

5th Graz Residency for International Photographers (GRIP) 2026

An annual one-month photography residency in Graz, Austria, jointly organised by Camera Austria and Kulturvermittlung Steiermark, now in its fifth edition. Open to international early-career artists working with photography or other lens-based media, the residency runs from mid-September to mid-October 2026. Residents receive a €1,000 stipend, a fully equipped apartment in Graz city centre, travel cost reimbursement, and access to Camera Austria's 11,000-volume research library. The residency concludes with a public presentation at Camera Austria's exhibition space.

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.

Earth Journalism Network / Internews

EJN Biodiversity Story Grants 2026

The Earth Journalism Network is offering 5–10 reporting grants to journalists to produce in-depth stories on biodiversity. Grants average 1,000–2,000 EUR each, with stories expected to be published by December 2026. Open to early-career and experienced reporters from all types of media organisations internationally. Selected journalists receive mentorship support throughout their project.

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.

Museum of the Home

Head of Collections, Programmes and Partnerships – Museum of the Home

Senior leadership role at the Museum of the Home (London), responsible for guiding collections, curatorial, community, and learning teams in ways described as 'bold, equitable and climate-active.' The postholder shapes the museum's programmatic direction, embedding climate action into all decision-making across a permanent full-time position. Salary is £60,000 per annum. Candidates should have significant museum leadership and curatorial experience.

Centro di Studioe di Ricerca Internazionalesui Cambiamenti Climatici

Multi scale modelling of climate change impacts onMediterranean coastal systems

This PhD position focuses on developing and applying multi‑scale modellingframeworks to better understand how climate change affects Mediterraneancoastal systems. The project will explore the links between large‑scale climatedrivers, regional atmospheric and oceanic dynamics, and local impacts relevantto coastal vulnerability, extreme events, and adaptation planning.

Centro di Studioe di Ricerca Internazionalesui Cambiamenti Climatici

PHD: Participatory approaches for building climate resilience in Venice

This PhD position aims to explore how environmental and climate awareness canact as a leverage point for more inclusive and effective pathways for mitigation,adaptation, and resilience in the Venice Lagoon. With a focus on participatoryprocesses and community‑driven approaches, the position will advance howenvironmental and climate knowledge is shared, co-produced, and translated intomeaningful ac

European Commission / Creative Europe

Creative Europe — European Cooperation Projects 2026

Supports cross-border cultural cooperation across all creative sectors including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, heritage, design, and literature. Small scale: up to €200,000 (min. 3 partners). Medium scale: up to €1,000,000 at 70% funding rate. Around 150 projects expected to be supported from a €60 million budget.

Erasmus School of Philosophy (ESPhil)

Postdoc Position on Philosophy of Climate Science and Climate Justice

SUNRISE (Extreme Events In A Warming, Unequal World: Linking Drivers To Impacts For Improved Attribution, Forecasting And Regional Responses) brings together 19 academic and non-academic partners from three continents with the scope of advancing the knowledge and practices of attribution science, impact assessment and operationalized forecasting of climate/weather extreme events at global scale.

The Redford Center

Redford Center Environmental Documentary Grant 2026

The Redford Center awards $40,000 to documentary filmmakers working on feature-length films or docu-series exploring urgent, intersectional environmental stories. Recipients also receive a yearlong fellowship including mentorship, access to industry and environmental experts, and an in-person convening. Open to filmmakers at any career stage with a compelling environmental narrative.

Climate Film Festival (CFF) – founded by Alec Turnbull and J. English Cook

Climate Film Festival NYC 2026 (3rd Annual)

New York City's first and only city-wide film festival dedicated to climate storytelling in all its forms, returning for its third annual multi-day festival in September 2026 during Climate Week NYC. The festival screens narrative features, documentaries, experimental shorts, animation, and music videos across multiple Manhattan venues, paired with panels, Q&As, filmmaker events, and a Narrative Change Summit. Submissions were open via FilmFreeway with a deadline of 15 May 2026. The festival works with partners including The Guardian US, NRDC, and leading climate and film organisations.

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.

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.

Cavendish Arts Science, University of Cambridge

Cavendish Arts Science Fellowship 2026–27

An international, year-long fellowship for artists to collaborate with physicists and scientists at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, running from October 2026 to October 2027. The fellowship is open to artists of any nationality or medium, including those with no prior experience working with scientists. It provides a £10,000 living stipend, rent-free accommodation and meals at Girton College, a £10,000 production budget, and up to £3,000 in travel support. Artists are encouraged to develop new work through engagement with the scientific community.

FotoDocument / Nikon

Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2026

Now in its 10th edition, this annual award offers £4,000 to a female photographer towards the completion of a documentary photo essay addressing an important social, environmental, economic, or cultural issue. Facilitated by FotoDocument and supported by Nikon, the award is free to enter and open to female photographers of any nationality and career stage aged 18+. Winner announced 30 June 2026.

Environmental Humanities Center, Cappadocia University

4th International Environmental Humanities Conference – The Blue Humanities 2026

Hosted by the Environmental Humanities Center at Cappadocia University (Mustafapaşa Campus, Nevşehir, Turkey), 20–23 May 2026. The conference focuses on 'Blue Humanities' — water-centred ecological thinking spanning literary, historical, philosophical, artistic, and scientific perspectives. It invites scholars, artists, writers, and practitioners, and explicitly welcomes visual art exhibition proposals at the venue. A peer-reviewed edited collection will be published by Cappadocia University Press following the conference. Registration for late arrivals was accepted through April 2026.

National Geographic Society & The Climate Pledge

National Geographic Society × Climate Pledge Funding Program 2026

Up to $100,000 in funding for climate storytelling projects with 2-year support. Access to National Geographic Explorers community, tools, and training. Supports photographers, writers, filmmakers, and multimedia artists documenting climate resilience and solutions globally.

UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme & vivo

Capture the Future: Global Youth Storytelling Initiative for People and Nature

UNESCO and vivo invite young people aged 18-35 to share visual stories (photography or short videos) documenting human-nature relationships and sustainability solutions in UNESCO biosphere reserves. Winners travel to European biosphere reserves for a co-creation camp with dual mentorship from imaging specialists and sustainability experts, plus opportunity for global exhibition.

Copenhagen Photo Festival (non-profit)

Copenhagen Photo Festival 2026 (17th Edition) – Forestillinger | Scenarios

One of Europe's leading photography festivals, running 11–21 June 2026 at The Royal Danish Theatre and across Copenhagen and southern Sweden. The 2026 theme 'Forestillinger | Scenarios' explores photography's role in engaging with unknown agendas and unpredictable terrains, including the looming climate crisis. The festival features 55+ exhibitions, workshops, talks, a photobook market, and networking events, welcoming 250–300 photographers from around the world. Open calls for solo exhibition artists and satellite partners were issued from mid-2025 through spring 2026.

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.

Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment, Imperial College London / NERC

NERC Independent Research Fellowship (IRF) 2026 – Grantham Institute Support Scheme

The Grantham Institute at Imperial College London is supporting candidates applying to the NERC Independent Research Fellowship (IRF) 2026, which closes on 16 June 2026. The Institute offers co-hosting, additional PhD studentship funding, proposal writing support, media training, and international placement opportunities for fellows working in environment and sustainability. Candidates must first identify a relevant Imperial department and seek nomination before applying to the Grantham Institute by 9 April 2026 for internal review.

EUNIC

Spaces of Culture 2026

The call supports contemporary and innovative projects in areas including the arts, creative industries, digitalisation, education, gender, heritage, human rights, social inclusion, sports, sustainability, tourism, youth, and more.

University of New Brunswick – Faculty of Science

Canada Impact+ Research Chair – Environment, Climate Resilience and the Arctic (Associate Professor or Full Professor)

The Faculty of Science at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) invites applications from world-leading researchers for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair focused on environment, climate resilience, and the Arctic. The successful Chair will receive long-term funding (valued at up to $8 million or $4 million over eight years) to lead transformative research, build exceptional teams, and translate discoveries into real-world applications. The appointee will hold a faculty position at Associate Professor or Full Professor level in an appropriate department within the Faculty of Science. Research may span biology, chemistry, earth sciences, mathematics, physics, or statistics; UNB expects to submit the nomination in June 2026.

Audubon Society / National Wildlife Federation

Audubon Society Nature Photography Contest 2026

An annual photography contest celebrating the beauty of birds and the natural world, with all entries supporting the conservation mission of the National Wildlife Federation. Open to amateur and professional photographers. Categories include birds, plants, landscapes, and wildlife habitats.

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.

ComSciCon France / University of Bordeaux / Université Bordeaux Montaigne

ComSciCon Flagship 2026 – International Edition

The 2026 international flagship edition of ComSciCon — the premier science communication workshop series for graduate students — takes place 7–10 July 2026 in Bordeaux, France, hosted by the University of Bordeaux and Université Bordeaux Montaigne. For the first time, ComSciCon France co-organises the event with the North American branch, making it a fully international edition conducted in English. Up to 60 PhD students participate in roundtables, writing sessions, workshops, and networking with professional science communicators. The event is free upon application; applications closed 15 February 2026.

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.

Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Burroughs Wellcome Fund — Climate Change & Human Health Seed Grants

Early-stage seed grants of $2,500–$50,000 bridging biomedical science with ecology, environment, epidemiology, urban planning, and planetary-scale thinking. Primarily interested in building connections between basic biomedical science and population-focused fields. Open to US and Canada-based researchers. Rolling deadlines through July 2026.

Moku Art Studio

Moku Art Studio 2026 Virtual Art Residency Programs — Atmos-fear & Sustainability

A suite of four thematic virtual art residencies from Moku Art Studio, open to artists of all nationalities and disciplines. Relevant to PCN members are the Atmos-fear residency (exploring how human activities have warmed the atmosphere and driven climate change; deadline June 10, 2026) and the Sustainability residency (exploring the interconnected well-being of the planet in alignment with UNESCO SDGs; deadline July 31, 2026). The Ocean residency (endorsed by UNESCO's UN Ocean Decade) ran earlier in the year. Programs are community-based with live sessions and a curated virtual exhibition. Participation fees range from $290–$450; no application fee.

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.

Inside Climate News

Inside Climate News Fall 2026 Fellowships

Inside Climate News (ICN), the oldest and largest dedicated climate newsroom in the United States, is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Fellowships focusing on climate, environment, and environmental justice reporting. The part-time fellowships require a commitment of 10 hours per week, begin in September 2026, last for 10 weeks, and provide a $1,000 stipend. Fellowships are fully remote. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and clips.

Visa pour l'Image – Perpignan Association

Visa pour l'Image – International Photojournalism Festival 2026 (38th Edition)

The world's largest international photojournalism festival, running annually in Perpignan since 1989. The 2026 edition (38th) runs 29 August–13 September, with a professional week 31 August–5 September featuring exhibitions, outdoor screenings, portfolio reviews, panel discussions, and press awards including the Visa d'Or. More than 20 free exhibitions are spread across historic venues throughout the city, attracting over 200,000 visitors. Photographers wishing to propose a news-only photo essay for exhibition consideration faced a submission deadline of 31 March 2026.

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.

Vital Impacts

Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grants & Mentorships 2025–2026

Annual programme awarding one $20,000 grant (to an established photographer) and six $5,000 grants (to emerging photographers) for 12-month documentary projects focused on local, solutions-based environmental and wildlife conservation stories. Ten additional emerging photographers receive intensive one-on-one mentorship with industry experts and renowned photographers. Applicants must be community-rooted photojournalists with existing relationships to the story community. The 2025–2026 cycle had a submission deadline of 15 September 2025; the 2026–2027 cycle will open again annually. International applicants welcome; entry fee $25 (waivable for financial hardship).

Vital Impacts

Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grants and Mentorships

An annual grant programme from the women-led nonprofit Vital Impacts supporting local, solutions-focused environmental documentary photography projects. Offers one $20,000 grant for an established photographer and six $5,000 grants for emerging photographers from across the globe, each covering a 12-month project period. An additional intensive mentorship programme is awarded to ten emerging photographers. Applicants must be community-rooted photographers reporting on environmental stories in their own locale.

The British Academy

British Academy Knowledge Frontiers — International Interdisciplinary Research

Supports UK-based researchers in humanities and social sciences collaborating internationally on transnational and planetary challenges. Projects must bridge SHAPE and STEM disciplines. Awards up to £300,000 over 2 years at 80% FEC. Must include at least one international co-applicant.

Museum für Naturkunde Berlin / PCST Network / BMFT-funded Trust in Citizen Science project

PCST Berlin Symposium 2026 – Building Knowledge Together: Citizen Science, Communication, and Trust

An international symposium supported by the PCST Network, taking place 5–6 October 2026 at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin. It focuses on the intersection of citizen science, science communication, and public trust, welcoming conceptual and empirical research as well as practice-based contributions from researchers and practitioners. Innovative formats such as workshops and interactive sessions are explicitly encouraged. Abstract submissions of up to 5,000 characters were accepted until 17 April 2026, with notifications by 18 May 2026.

Nature Festival Association / Tiroler Umweltanwaltschaft (Environmental Ombuds Office Tyrol)

Innsbruck Nature Film Festival (INFF) 2026 – 25th Edition

A major international nature and environmental film competition and festival, celebrating its 25th edition 6–11 October 2026 at Metropol Cinema, Innsbruck, Austria. INFF screens around 60 curated documentary, fiction, and animated films on topics including nature, ecology, climate change, sustainability, and the human-nature relationship, with filmmaker Q&As, scientific talks, networking events, masterclasses, art exhibitions, mountain excursions, and a Film Industry Market. The festival collaborates with the IUCN, the Alpine Convention, and the Green Film Network. Film submissions for the 2026 edition were open; the regular deadline for entry falls in spring 2026 (check FilmFreeway for current status).

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.

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.

Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

Ocean Campaigner (EU Fisheries Transparency)

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is hiring an Ocean Campaigner based in Brussels to drive high-impact engagement with EU institutions on fisheries transparency and ocean conservation, supporting EJF's objectives on combatting IUU fishing and promoting blue carbon ecosystems. Responsibilities include EU-level advocacy, working with national advocacy officers across France, Spain, and Germany, representing EJF in the EU IUU Fishing Coalition, and contributing to policy papers and communications materials. Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience is required.

Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

Deputy CEO

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is seeking a Deputy CEO to play a central role in shaping the organisation's strategic direction and operational excellence, working in close partnership with the CEO and senior leadership team to scale impact, strengthen global presence, generate new income, and ensure the organisation continues to deliver evidence-led change on environmental and climate justice. This is a senior leadership role requiring significant experience in NGO management, advocacy, and strategic communications. Location is London-based with hybrid working.

Rutgers University – EcoClimate Lab

Postdoctoral Associate – Climate Change in Terrestrial Ecosystems

The EcoClimate Lab at Rutgers University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate to join its new research group beginning Fall 2026, funded for two years. Led by Dr. David Klinges in the Department of Ecology, Evolution & Natural Resources, the lab combines computational modelling, field studies, and laboratory experiments to understand how terrestrial species and ecosystems respond to climate change. Candidates should have a PhD in ecology, climate science, or a closely related discipline.

Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment, Imperial College London

Research Fellow in Climate Science and/or Climate Impacts and Adaptation

The Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment at Imperial College London is seeking a Research Fellow to undertake research and teaching in climate science and/or climate impacts and adaptation, supporting the Institute's vision of a sustainable, resilient, zero-carbon future. The fellow will lead an independent programme of research, teach modules on Grantham postgraduate courses, and engage with policy communities. A PhD in climate science or a closely related discipline is required.

Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

Senior Press Officer (Spain/EU)

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is recruiting a Senior Press Officer fluent in English and Spanish to build media coverage for its environmental justice campaigns across Spain and key EU outlets. Responsibilities include placing impactful stories in high-profile international media (e.g. Financial Times, El País), writing op-eds, and coordinating with EJF's international teams. Candidates need a proven track record in impactful journalism and/or a press office, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

EU Communications Officer

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is hiring an EU Communications Officer based in Brussels or London to secure high-level media coverage for environmental campaigns and deliver policy impact across EU member states. The role involves developing integrated communication plans, pitching stories to political media, writing op-eds and content for digital channels, and working with global communications teams. Requires at least 3 years of experience in communications, journalism, or a press office, with professional fluency in English and either French or Spanish.

Earth Journalism Network (EJN) / Internews

EJN Story Grants – Gendered Impacts of Environmental & Climate Crises, Asia-Pacific

The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers approximately 20–25 story grants of up to $2,000 each to women journalists and those identifying as gender and sexual minorities in Asia-Pacific low- and middle-income countries, to produce in-depth reports on the gendered impacts of climate and environmental crises. Selected journalists also receive mentorship from experienced editors and EJN's GESI Advisor. Applications are accepted from Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia, and Pacific Islands only. The programme recurs annually within EJN's Asia-Pacific project (extended to mid-2026 with Sida support).

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.

London School of Economics

Director — Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

The London School of Economics seeks an outstanding individual to provide intellectual and strategic leadership for the Grantham Research Institute, one of the world’s leading climate policy research centres. The Director will oversee programmes of policy-relevant research and act as a skilled advocate for climate action. Salary competitive at £89,502+. Five-year appointment with potential for extension.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Associate Curator of Climate and Clean Water — Minnesota Marine Art Museum

A new two-year grant-funded role at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, supported by the Morgan Family Foundation. The Associate Curator will serve on both the Operations Team (reducing the museum’s greenhouse gas emissions) and the Engagement Team (developing public programmes on environmental stewardship). Ideal for someone with a background in museum studies, environmental science, or social justice with a strong interest in climate leadership.

Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment, Imperial College London

Grantham Institute Events and Outreach Intern 2026

The Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment at Imperial College London is offering an Events and Outreach Internship for 2026, supporting the Institute's public engagement, events programming, and outreach activities on climate change and the environment. The intern will assist with the planning and delivery of events, communications, and engagement activities. Full details including pay and duration are available in the role description PDF on the Grantham Institute vacancies page. Candidates are encouraged to apply through the Imperial jobs website.

Harvestworks Digital Media Arts Center (New York)

Harvestworks 2026 Artists-in-Residence Program

Year-round residencies supporting contemporary American artists and legal US residents working at the intersection of art and technology. Based at Harvestworks' T.E.A.M. Lab in New York City. Selected artists develop and present new projects exploring how technology deepens understanding of the world. Includes studio access, technical assistance, mentorship, and project feedback.

PhMuseum

PhMuseum 2026 Photography Grant

€10,000 in cash prizes for contemporary photography projects. International open call welcoming all approaches from traditional documentary to experimental storytelling. Winners selected for exhibition at major photo festivals (Lodz Fotofestiwal, Kranj Foto Fest, PhMuseum Days) in summer/autumn 2026. Applicants retain full image copyrights.

Artists-in-Labs / Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK)

Artists-in-Labs (AIL) International Residencies 2026

International art-science residencies providing artists with 2-3 month placements in scientific research laboratories worldwide. Focus on ecology, conservation, and environmental science. Master Series Residencies emphasize process and mutual exchange between artists and scientists. Output includes sketches, notes, prototypes, and final research reports alongside artistic development.

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.

Cultural Vistas & Federal Foreign Office of Germany

Climate Action Artist Residencies – Cultural Vistas & German Federal Foreign Office

Three-month artist residencies with environmental research organizations. Eight artists selected (two from Germany, six from Vulnerable 20 countries in Asia/Pacific). Artists generate new discourse on climate crisis through artistic media. Artists from Germany work with organizations in Fiji, Philippines, Samoa; V20 artists work in Germany. Funded by German Federal Foreign Office.

Earthwise / Mols Bjerge National Park

Earthwise Artistic Residency – Mols Bjerge National Park, Denmark

Two annual calls for artistic residency applications at 13-hectare site in Denmark's Mols Bjerge National Park. Supports emerging and established artists in collaboration with researchers or specialists. Emphasizes research where art interacts with humanities and natural sciences with focus on ecological issues and human-environment relationships. Twice-yearly application deadlines.

Utrecht University

Making Visible the Invisible – Critical Pathways Fellowship 2026

Utrecht University offers 4-6 week interdisciplinary fellowship (October-November 2026) with up to €10,000 covering travel, accommodation, living expenses, and visa costs. Open to artists, filmmakers, writers, activists and researchers from all backgrounds exploring hidden structures, inequities, and systemic impacts in sustainability, social justice, and ecological innovation. Access to university facilities and networking with academic communities.

Jackson Wild, Amberjack Films, Schoolyard Films

My World Film Grant

Global funding opportunity supporting emerging environmental filmmakers to produce short films (10-20 minutes) on nature and environmental stories. Up to USD 30,000 per film with mentorship through editorial process and distribution support. Open to emerging filmmakers worldwide at any stage in their careers with commitment to environmental storytelling and clear impact goals.

Save Our Seas Foundation

Ocean Storytelling Film Grant

Save Our Seas Foundation offers USD 50,000 to emerging and early-career filmmakers to produce short films (up to 20 minutes) documenting marine conservation stories. Grantees receive direct mentorship from the storytelling grant team. Priority given to early-career storytellers with less than 5 years professional experience; women and applicants from underrepresented communities especially encouraged.

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.

National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS)

NCEAS Art + Science Fellowship: Dialogues in Science thru Art & Music

A new annual fellowship from the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) that invites one visual artist and one musician/composer to collaborate with leading environmental scientists during a weeklong Ideas Summit in Santa Barbara. The inaugural 2026 theme is 'Extinction & Persistence,' exploring disappearance, survival, and ecological dimensions of change. Fellows receive a $10,000 stipend plus travel, accommodation, and per diem, followed by quarterly virtual dialogues and a public exhibition. Open to US-based visual artists and musicians with a strong body of work and interest in interdisciplinary inquiry.

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.

NOAA / UCAR CPAESS

NOAA Climate & Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship

Two-year postdoctoral fellowship for researchers working across the full breadth of climate and global change science, including physical, social, and integrated disciplines. Includes salary, benefits, relocation allowance, scientific travel, and publication support. Applications typically open September–January each year.

NEON Organisation

NEON Grants Scheme 2026

Grants of €5,000 for contemporary art exhibitions (solo or group), performance & dance productions, and interdisciplinary projects. Work can be realised in Greece or internationally. Commissioned by NEON, a non-profit organisation supporting contemporary culture in Greece.

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.

Museum of Science, Boston

Museum of Science Science Communication Fellowship

Fellowship supporting practitioners who communicate science to public audiences. Fellows receive a $20,000 base grant (50% at start, 50% at completion) and attend an in-person professional development retreat in Boston. Aimed at strengthening public science communication practice.

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.

Ecological Society of America

ESA SciComm in the Parks (SCIP) Fellowship

Fellowship for early-career scientists and recent graduates to create science communication products (videos, infographics, blogs, social media) on National Park Service priority science topics. Fellows receive a $3,000 stipend and professional development in scicomm.

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.

Rita Allen Foundation

Rita Allen Foundation — Civic Science Media Collaborations

Up to 10 awards of $15,000 each for cross-field collaborations that bridge scientists, media, and communities. Open to US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits or projects with a fiscal sponsor. Runs in recurring cycles.

Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics (LSE)

Policy Fellow – Climate, Gender and Inclusivity

The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at LSE is recruiting a Policy Fellow to work on gender, inclusivity, and climate policy as part of the Stern team on international climate action. The post-holder will establish a new work programme on inclusivity within the Institute, lead policy engagement activities, produce policy outputs, and build networks. Salary ranges from £53,949 to £62,160 per annum (inclusive of London allowance), with potential to progress to £69,073 pa; this is a fixed-term appointment of 12 months. Applicants should have a master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field and experience engaging with decision-makers on climate and gender issues.

Princeton University – Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (C-PREE)

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Social Vulnerability to Environmental Hazards

The Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (C-PREE) at Princeton University invites applications for a postdoctoral or more senior researcher to conduct spatial quantitative research on social vulnerability to hazards. The researcher will investigate cumulative environmental impacts, use of census microdata for social vulnerability modelling, and population exposure to climate hazards, reporting to Professor Eric Tate. A PhD in geography, urban planning, data science, sociology, public health, or emergency management is required, along with expertise in spatial analysis and scientific programming (R, Python). Salary and full employee benefits are offered per Princeton University guidelines; the position is one year with possibility of renewal.

Princeton University – Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (C-PREE)

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Hazards, Impacts, and Human Responses to Climate Change

The Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (C-PREE) at Princeton University invites applications for postdoctoral associates to conduct research on the impacts of climate change and resulting human responses, reporting to Professor Michael Oppenheimer. Successful applicants should be skilled in either physical modelling of extreme events (heatwaves, tropical cyclones) or econometric/quantitative methods applied to human migration and sensitivities to climate change. The position is a one-year appointment with possibility of renewal; salary and full benefits are provided in accordance with Princeton University guidelines. A PhD in a relevant field and 0–2 years of post-PhD experience are required; applications reviewed on a rolling basis from April 2026.

CIRES / University of Colorado Boulder

Engage Climate Science Outreach & Communications Specialist — CIRES/CU Boulder

CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks an Outreach and Communications Specialist to expand the reach of Engage Climate Science seminars and workshops for professionals in media, business, finance, philanthropy, and policy. Responsibilities include building organisational relationships, scheduling engagements, and creating digital content. Remote or hybrid arrangement possible. Anticipated start date June 2026.

Earth Journalism Network / Internews

EJN Story Grants — 30x30 Target & Marine Protected Areas 2026

Earth Journalism Network reporting grants to support journalists covering progress toward the global 30x30 conservation target and marine protected areas. Grants support in-depth investigative and documentary work on ocean conservation and marine policy. Open to journalists internationally with experience covering environment and conservation issues.

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.

DesirMED Project

DesirMED Photo Competition – Capture Climate Adaptation

Photo competition inviting individuals across the Mediterranean region to submit documentary and artistic photographs highlighting climate adaptation and resilience. Winners gain opportunities to participate in DesirMED flagship events and network with climate adaptation practitioners. Both documentary and artistic photographic approaches accepted.

Embassy of Foreign Artists Geneva (EOFA), Campus Biotech Geneva Foundation, University of Geneva, EPFL

Art & Science Residency Geneva – Imagination 2026-2028

Embassy of Foreign Artists (EOFA) in Geneva invites professional artists to 3-month residencies collaborating directly with scientific laboratories on art-science projects. Covers accommodation, free participation, direct collaboration with scientists, access to lab equipment and data, collective publications and networking. Three sessions available: Sep-Dec 2026, Feb-Apr 2027, Feb-Apr 2028.

Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics (LSE)

Policy Fellow – UK Adaptation and Resilience

The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics seeks a Policy Fellow to join its climate change adaptation and resilience team, working on impacts of climate change on the UK including a national heat risk commission. The role involves conducting policy-oriented research, producing high-quality outputs such as an annual climate impacts report, and leading secretariat support for the heat risk commission. Salary ranges from £53,949 to £62,160 per annum (inclusive of London allowance, potential to progress to £69,073 pa), fixed-term for 2 years. Applicants should have a master's or equivalent experience in environment/climate, risk management, or related fields, with a track record of influencing decision-makers.

Climate Science Alliance, Marigold Fund, and International Community Foundation

Climate Science Alliance 2026 Fellowship Program (Climate, Art & Environment)

Fellowship program focused on climate change, art, and environment with separate adult and youth opportunities. Application window March 16 - April 17, 2026. Aims to engage and financially support diverse artists from San Diego County, Tijuana region, and Tribal Nations to address climate crisis through art and community-led efforts. Includes both adult and youth tracks.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) / World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Secretary, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is recruiting a Secretary for the IPCC based in Geneva, Switzerland, reporting to the WMO Deputy Secretary-General. The role involves overseeing IPCC communication strategy, liaising with UNFCCC and other multilateral bodies, and managing the IPCC Secretariat's day-to-day functions. Annual net base salary is US$130,477 with an additional post adjustment of US$118,082. Applicants must hold a master's degree in a relevant field and at least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in national or international scientific organisations; closes 17 April 2026.

PowerLines (US nonprofit on energy modernization)

PowerLines 2026 Photography Fellowship

A three-month documentary photography fellowship (May 15 - August 15, 2026) paying $30,000 to document the human impact of rising utility bills and energy affordability across the United States. Requires minimum 3 years professional photography experience with strong documentary/photojournalism background. Fellow retains image ownership and can accept other assignments.

Global Witness

Campaign Strategy Lead – Land and Environmental Defenders

Global Witness is recruiting a Campaign Strategy Lead to spearhead impactful campaigns and investigations aimed at accelerating international action to increase recognition and protection of land and environmental defenders. Based in London (with offices also in Washington DC and Brussels), the role involves developing and executing strategic campaign plans, leading investigations, and working across the organisation's fossil fuels, forests, critical minerals, big tech, and environmental defenders pillars. Global Witness offers a 30-hour, four-day working week at full-time salary, a hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in office), and a competitive benefits package. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Global Witness

Climate Change Jobs: Communications, Campaigns, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Project Management

Global Witness is hiring multiple roles to support its climate change programme, spanning communications, campaigns, monitoring and evaluation, and project management. Based in London (hybrid), the roles support the organisation's mission to investigate and expose abuses of power driving the climate emergency, amplify affected communities, and campaign for systemic change. Global Witness operates offices in London, Washington DC, and Brussels, and offers a 30-hour, four-day working week at full-time salary. Applicants must be eligible to work in the relevant office location.

Royal Geographical Society / Photoworks / Italian Cultural Institute London

Hidden Narratives Residency 2026–27 — Royal Geographical Society & Photoworks

A year-long paid artist residency (running across 2026 and 2027) organised by the Royal Geographical Society, Photoworks, and the Italian Cultural Institute in London. Open to Italian photographers with an interest in archive research, the programme invites artists to immerse themselves in the RGS's one-million-piece historic photography collection, engaging with materials relating to the environment and humanitarian themes, and developing new works exploring loss and human impact. Artists receive a £1,500 fee with all travel, accommodation, and production costs fully covered. The residency includes three UK research visits and culminates in an exhibition at Summit Photo 2027.

Wellcome Trust

Wellcome Climate Impacts Awards 2026

Funds transdisciplinary research teams to make the health impacts of climate change visible and drive urgent policy action. Teams must combine climate scientists, health experts, economists, policy strategists, and community partners. Up to £2.5 million per project over 3 years. Approximately 10–15 awards expected.

STFC / UKRI

UKRI Nucleus Public Engagement Awards 2026

Funding for public engagement projects in astronomy, physics, computing, and quantum technologies. Projects must be 24–36 months in duration. TRAC organisations can apply for up to £125,000 FEC (80% funded); non-TRAC organisations up to £100,000 at 100%.

European Commission / S+T+ARTS

S+T+ARTS EC(H)O Residencies – Art, Science & Technology for Ecological Challenges

Multi-country residency program combining art, science, and technology focused on ecological and societal challenges. Artists work in Germany, Austria, and France. S+T+ARTS AQUA MOTION specifically concentrates on water-related issues including supply shortage, pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Nine-month residencies with €40,000 budget per artist.

Photographers Without Borders

Photographers Without Borders — Revolutionary Storyteller Grant

A $5,000 USD grant programme supporting photographers with strong connections to frontline communities working to protect land and water. Projects should address themes of land and water protection, Indigenous science and wisdom, climate change, and regeneration, particularly in biodiversity hotspots. Recipients also receive mentorship, training, and access to a global solidarity network, and are expected to produce a community exhibition. Open to photographers worldwide; applications open annually.

MIT Co-Creation Studio & Agog: The Immersive Media Institute

WORLDING 2026 Incubator on Climate Futures

Virtual incubator at MIT Co-Creation Studio (in collaboration with Agog) for interdisciplinary teams exploring climate futures through storytelling, XR, visualization, and place-based decision-making. Five-week program May 13-27, 2026 with intensive workshops. Seeks teams with storyteller, place-maker, and creative technologist. Focuses on co-creative climate narratives.

International Climate Initiative (IKI) / German Federal Ministry

IKI Small Grants — Climate & Biodiversity Action

Funding of €60,000–€200,000 for local organisations working on climate and biodiversity projects. Targets smaller NGOs with annual revenues between €60,000–€500,000. Community-scale and citizen-facing projects strongly eligible. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment. New calls open annually.

Goethe-Institut / European Commission

Culture Moves Europe — Residency Mobility Grants

Mobility scheme supporting individual artists and cultural professionals to travel and carry out residency projects in another Creative Europe country. Up to €55,000–60,000 per project. Hosting organisations receive €50/day per resident plus accessibility support funding. Part of the €25 million Creative Europe programme running 2025–2028.

Government of South Australia

Arts and Science Collaboration Grant (South Australia)

Grants of up to $5,000 for projects that combine arts and STEM disciplines to engage South Australian communities. Encourages creative approaches to communicating science through artistic practice.