Deadline: 15-Dec-22
The International Journalists Program (IJP) is accepting applications for German-North European Journalism Grant.
The International Journalists Programs (IJP) are advertising their scholarship program for the twenty-fourth time with the five Nordic countries Denmark , Finland , Iceland , Norway and Sweden as well as Estonia , Latvia and Lithuania .
A total of up to eleven German and eleven Nordic/Baltic journalists are given the opportunity to work for a medium in the other country. The program will be advertised simultaneously in the Nordic countries.
With the help of the German-Northern European scholarship, young journalists should get a personal impression of politics, business, culture and everyday social life in their northern neighboring countries. It offers the unique opportunity to work in an unfamiliar journalistic environment and gain new experience in the process.
The fellowship begins with a four-day introductory conference in one of the Nordic capitals or Berlin. The IJP choose the guest medium in consultation with the scholarship recipients. At a final conference, the participants submit their journalistic work and a report of at least three pages. Texts and reports are included in a final documentation. All scholarship holders are invited to stay in touch beyond the program through an alumni group.
Funding Information
- The German scholarship holders receive a one-off payment of 3,800 euros.
Eligibility Criteria
- Journalists between the ages of 18 and 45 who work as freelancers, trainees or editors at German media can apply. Knowledge of a Nordic language – or German in the case of applications from Northern Europe – is not a prerequisite. Working knowledge of English is expected in any case.
- The following must be attached to the application:
- 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 and, if necessary, 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 provide a comprehensive list of outstanding contributions as proof of work
- An indication of preference for specific countries and media, and whether the application should apply to all countries or only to the designated countries.
For more information, visit IJP.