Deadline: 16-Apr-23
The International Journalists Program (IJP) is for the fourth time offering a scholarship program for journalists from the south-eastern European countries of Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia who want to dedicate six to eight weeks to reporting on climate and energy issues.
Journalists who receive the climate and energy grant will gain 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.
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 the other countries mentioned, while journalists from these countries 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 work processes 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,
Funding Information
- 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.
Target Group: Journalists from Germany, Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia.
Eligibility Criteria
- A total of up to ten journalists from Germany, Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are given the opportunity to take part in the scholarship programme.
- 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. All scholarship holders are invited to stay in touch with former participants from Germany and over 40 other countries through an alumni group.
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Journalists and bloggers from the countries mentioned above can apply, as can documentary filmmakers. Applicants from the journalistic field should regularly work as freelancers, trainees or editors in print, radio, online or TV. Language skills in a language of the host country are not required. Working knowledge of English is expected in any case.
For more information, visit IJP.