Deadline: 26-Mar-21
Do you have an idea for a big story in the public interest? Do you want to explore topics relevant to Montenegro and the EU integration process? Do you want to conduct your story to the highest standards, with training and quality editorial mentoring from the country and the region that let you explore your subject in depth? Would you like your story to be published in the region, translated into English, and to reach the wider public? If yes, then submit your ideas for investigative articles in the public interest related to the EU integration process.
The training will be followed by a selection process. Three candidates with the best ideas, journalistic skills, and knowledge will implement their investigative projects, with close supervision and mentoring of the editorial team from the country and the region.
The candidates with the best proposals will undergo training, which will be held in Montenegro at the end of April 2021.
After completion of the investigation, all stories will be published on the websites of CIN-CG and BIRN, as well as in a special bilingual publication and e-book.
Funding Information
- Apart from the training, mentoring, and editorial support, the selected applicants will receive € 1,000 bursary for their stories (reduced by approximately 9% tax).
Eligibility Criteria
- All journalists from Montenegro who have interest and experience in investigative journalism are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://birn.eu.com/news-and-events/open-call-for-stories-from-montenegro/