Opportunities

Julie's Bicycle

Chief Executive Officer — Julie's Bicycle (London)

Julie's Bicycle, the UK charity mobilising the arts and culture sector on the climate, nature and justice crises, is recruiting a new CEO to lead its next chapter of creative climate action. The organisation runs consultancy, education and programmes that help cultural organisations reach net zero and inspire public action. Recruitment is managed by People Beyond Profit; closing date 26 October 2026.

Natural History Museum, London

Interconnected: Climate and Health — Natural History Museum Programme for UK Museums

A year-long programme from the Natural History Museum's Our Broken Planet community of practice for UK museums in rural, post-industrial or coastal areas with strong links to young people aged 16–25. Each museum receives a £3,000 grant for a community project and display, online training with scientists from January to May 2027, funding for young people's participation and a chance for two young people to attend a UK Parliament event. Applications close 09:00 on Monday 26 October.

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.

Princeton University – High Meadows Environmental Institute

Currie C. and Thomas A. Barron Visiting Professor in the Environment and Humanities 2027–28 — Princeton University

Princeton's High Meadows Environmental Institute invites distinguished humanists, and practitioners with distinguished records in the arts or national organisations, whose work relates to environmental issues, including environmental media, visual culture and science communication. The visiting professor teaches one course per semester, mentors two or three students and has time for research and writing, with salary and benefits for the 2027–28 academic year. Not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship requiring consular processing.

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.

Equality Fund

Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship 2026–2027

Five journalists in ODA-eligible countries are selected to report on local solutions to global crises, including climate, with a focus on gender. Fellows receive a $4,000 CAD stipend, up to $500 in reporting expenses and six months of programming (January–September 2027), including monthly sessions with journalists and experts such as climate journalist Nina Lakhani. Open to working journalists on any platform with at least three years' experience.

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.

Vital Impacts

Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Fellowships and Mentorships 2027

Vital Impacts awards one $20,000 fellowship to an established environmental photographer, six $5,000 fellowships to emerging photographers and ten year-long mentorships. The programme supports long-term documentary projects on environmental and conservation challenges and the people working on solutions, with a strong preference for photographers telling stories from their own communities. Open worldwide; prior publication is not required. $25 entry fee.

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.

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.

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.

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.