IJP Climate and Energy Fellowship Programme (Germany and Poland)

Up to ten journalists from Germany and Poland will receive a fellowship to work for two months in a media house in their respective foreign countries and report as climate and energy correspondents for media in their host and home countries.

The Climate and Energy Fellowship focuses on promoting comprehensive coverage of these important areas. It offers the fellows the opportunity to gain an in-depth insight into the topic area and to specialise in terms of content.

During their fellowship, participants are invited to take part in a transnational research project focusing on climate or energy issues. This gives them the opportunity to explore and highlight significant aspects of these issues on an international level.

Promoting cross-national exchange and cooperation between fellows is another important aspect of the fellowship. Through dialogue and cooperation with other fellows, synergies and new perspectives emerge that can contribute to the further development of climate and energy reporting. The fellows have the opportunity to expand their network and build long-term connections with other professionals. After the exchange, participants stay in touch through the IJP alumni network, which supports them in building a network of journalistic experts.

Funding Information

• Each fellow will receive a stipend of 3.800 Euro to help cover costs for accommodation and personal expenses during his or her stay. The participant must cover any additional costs.

Fellowship Structure

• The fellowship begins with a thematic introductory conference. This is followed by a stay with host media. Journalists from Germany spend the fellowship period with an outlet in Poland, while journalists from Poland come to a host outlet in Germany. 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 submit a three-page report on their experiences as well as their journalistic work produced during the stay.

Eligibility Criteria

• Journalists, bloggers and documentary filmmakers from Germany and Poland who work in print, radio, online or TV are eligible to apply.
• Language skills in the respective language of the host country are not required. A working knowledge of English is expected.

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