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Demographics & Planetary Health Story Prize 2026
A free story prize for reporting that connects population trends with climate and environmental health. Student journalists can enter, and there are no country limits.
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Who it’s for
- Journalists and freelancers
- Student journalists and campus media writers
- Community reporters and video/social creators
- People who published a relevant story in 2026
What you get
US$500 for the winner in each category (news/podcast/newsletter, and social/blog/video).
Requirements
- 150-word summary of the story's significance
How to apply
- Publish (or plan to publish) a story on demographics and planetary health
- Open the submission form on the Gates Institute page
- Add the link, headline, outlet and a 150-word significance note
- Submit by 9 October 2026
Timeline
- Closes9 Oct
Tips from past applicants
Make the population–environment link explicit, not just a passing mention.
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