Deadline: 15-Jul-23
The International Journalist Program (IJP) is accepting applications for its George Weidenfeld Journalism Fellowship.
Every year, the George Weidenfeld journalist grant enables British and German journalists to work in the other country. The scholarship holders work in British or German editorial offices of their choice and at the same time report for their home media. In this way, the participants should get to know the working methods of the media in the host country better and gain a direct impression of politics, economy, culture and society in Great Britain or Germany. The program was established in 1995. In 2000 it was named after the London publisher Lord Weidenfeld of Chelsea.
Objectives
- The IJP, a non-profit association, has been offering scholarship programs for young journalists for more than 40 years. These exchange programs make it possible to get to know a country as a guest reporter in a renowned medium on a bilateral basis. Similar programs exist with the USA (Arthur F. Burns Fellowship), Northern Europe, the Netherlands, Latin America, Southeast Asia, the countries of Southern Africa (SADC region), Turkey (Johannes Rau program) and the Middle East.
- With the help of the German-British program, young journalists should get a personal impression of politics, business, culture and everyday social life in the respective host country. It offers a unique opportunity to work in a foreign environment while gaining new experience.
- The various scholarship programs are financed exclusively by donations. This program is supported by the Foreign Office, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and private sponsors.
Benefits
- Scholarship holders of the German-British journalist program receive a one-off payment of 3,800 euros from the IJP.
- The amount is intended to largely cover travel expenses, meals and accommodation.
- A certain amount of personal contribution from the scholarship holders is expected.
- There is no provision for remuneration for on-site work.
Eligibility Criteria
- Journalists between the ages of 18 and 40 who work as freelancers, trainees or editors at German media can apply. Fluency and confidence in both languages is required.
- The IJP attaches particular importance to intensive individual preparation of the stay abroad by the scholarship holders and is looking for applicants with convincing interests and areas of focus.
- Applicants are asked to send the following documents (in German or English) in digital form to the address provided:
- a tabular curriculum vitae with a passport photo
- a journalistic report from the head of department or editor-in-chief (which also supports the application, possibly ensures the leave of absence for the duration of the scholarship and serves as proof of journalistic activity)
- a maximum of four written work samples; TV and radio journalists are asked to compile a comprehensive list of outstanding contributions as proof of work
- Indication of preference for media
For more information, visit IJP.