Call for Applications for Journalists from Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon

Deadline: 20-Jun-22

The Goethe-Institut is seeking applications from the Journalists to bring the modern and accessible media, scientific knowledge into conversation with people living in the MENA region.

This programme supports journalists from the MENA region to expand their journalistic skills and thereby strengthen the often marginalised field of science journalism. Participants are given creative opportunities to practice reputable and accessible science journalism and centre socially relevant topics within mainstream print and online media.

This promotes diversity of topics and journalists within the media world and helps to engage populations in social debates and meaningful dialogue. Journalism that is close to the people in its practice and based on accurate scientific research can help combat the rise of fake news and instead raise widespread interest in science.

The Goethe-Institut Cairo is organising workshop for print and multimedia journalists who are interested in covering scientific topics. The workshop will be held in Beirut from July 22-29, 2022.

Benefits

The workshops provide the opportunity for participants to connect with each other and expand their professional network internationally.
All participants who complete the basic workshop in full have the opportunity to attend additional online modules such as “fact checking”, “data journalism” or “podcast”.
During the workshop, the participants produce scientific articles and publish them in their editorial offices. The best journalists of the three basic workshops will then receive further support through a mentorship program. In addition, they have the opportunity to publish their articles at well-known media institutions in Germany or Egypt.
The winners will be selected by an experienced jury of experts who will evaluate the articles submitted by the participating journalists.
Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for participants from Iraq and Jordan. The flight and hotel reservations will be organised by the Goethe-Institut. The participants will have to apply for the visa by themselves.
The costs will be refunded by the Goethe-Institut. Participants are responsible for their own entry into and exit from Lebanon. The Goethe-Institut does not cover any costs for dinner.