About this opportunity
The Bill and Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, working with the Fuller Project, is looking for journalism that links people, population and the health of the planet. Winning stories explore themes such as climate migration, heat and health, or how a changing environment shapes families in a given community.
The prize carries two US$500 awards. A reel, a blog post, an article, a podcast or a newsletter can all win, as long as the story was published in 2026.
Entering is free and takes one form with a headline, a summary of about 150 words and a thumbnail. Winning and selected submissions are shared with audiences across the planetary health, demography and sexual and reproductive health and rights communities, which gives strong reporting a wide and dedicated readership.
What you receive
- Two US$500 awards for winning stories
- Wide distribution to planetary health, demography and SRHR audiences
- A free single-form entry with a headline, a short summary and a thumbnail
Who can apply
- Open to journalists, freelancers, community reporters and student journalists worldwide
- The story must have been published in 2026
- Accepted formats include a reel, a blog post, an article, a podcast or a newsletter
- Submissions from NGO or organisational blogs are not eligible
Documents to prepare
- A headline for the story
- A summary of about 150 words
- A thumbnail image
- A link to the published story or a draft and where it will run
How to apply
- Confirm the story was published in 2026
- Complete the one free submission form with a headline, a summary of about 150 words and a thumbnail
- Submit before the deadline on 9 October 2026
Selection process
- Entries are judged on how clearly the story connects demographic change and planetary health
- Winning and selected submissions are shared with the prize's global communities
Sources and verification
- Official source , Discovered by the opportunity automation module.
Questions applicants ask
Who can apply?
Journalists, freelancers, community reporters and student journalists anywhere in the world, as long as the story was published in 2026.
Does it cost anything to enter?
No, the entry is a single free form.
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