Deadline: 15-Jul-22
The International Journalist Programs (IJP) are offering a scholarship for journalists who want to devote themselves to reporting on climate and energy topics for six to eight weeks.
A total of up to ten journalists from Germany and Poland are given the opportunity to take part in the scholarship program.
Objective
- The scholarship gives participants the opportunity to discover their host country from the perspective of a correspondent while building international networks and exchanging knowledge.
- Journalists who receive the climate and energy grant will get a deeper and more detailed insight into the subject area and thus have the opportunity to work both on a topic and internationally and to specialize.
- The participants are invited to pursue a transnational research project on a jointly chosen topic during their fellowship period.
Scholarship
- The scholarship begins with a thematic introductory conference. This is followed by a stay in the respective guest media. Journalists from Germany spend the scholarship period with a medium in Poland, while journalists from Poland come to a guest medium in Germany. The IJP choose the respective guest medium in consultation with the scholarship holders and with regard to interests and qualifications. The scholarship holders are involved in the workflow of the guest media, but also work on their own journalistic projects and report for the media in their home country. During the six to eight-week stay, the journalists get to know their host country better, establish contacts with local colleagues and deepen their knowledge of climate and energy issues.
- At a three-day final conference, the participants are asked to hand in a three-page report on their experiences and their journalistic work that was produced during their stay.
- The scholarship holders receive a one-time payment of 3,800 euros. The amount is intended to cover part of the travel expenses, food and accommodation. All additional costs must be borne by the participants themselves.
Eligibility Criteria
- Journalists, bloggers or documentary filmmakers from Germany and Poland who work in print, radio, online or TV can apply. Language skills in the respective language of the host country are not required. Working knowledge of English is expected in any case.
- If the program is not carried out due to the Covid 19 crisis or is made up for at a later date, all applications remain valid. They will inform all applicants immediately of any changes.
- The application must be accompanied by:
- a tabular curriculum vitae with photo
- a journalistic report from the head of department or the editor-in-chief, which also supports the application
- two written work samples (TV and radio journalists are asked to compile a comprehensive list of outstanding contributions)
- two preferences of certain media or cities
For more information, visit https://www.ijp.org/stipendien/deutsch-polnisches-programm