Deadline: 15 June 2024
Applications are now open for the IJP George Weidenfeld Bursary to provide British and German journalists the opportunity to gain work experience in the other country.
Delegates work in either British or German newsrooms of their choice, while simultaneously investigating and researching for their home organisations. The programme will take place from October to December 2024.
By fully taking part in the day-to-day journalism, the participants will get a valuable insight into the way the media work differently in Germany and in the UK as well as they will learn more about politics, economy, culture and the social fabric of the host country.
The programme is funded by the Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office), by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and by a close circle of private sponsors.
Purpose
- IJP is a non-profit organisation offering sponsored exchange programmes for early and mid-career journalists between Germany and more than 40 other countries and regions. These include the United States, Northern Europe, the Netherlands, Turkey, Latin America, East Asia, Russia, Southern Africa and the Middle East. The purpose of these exchanges is to allow participants to experience their host countries from a correspondent’s perspective, exchange knowledge and network within their field.
- Journalists who are granted the German-British bursary receive a deeper and more detailed insight into the political landscape, the economy, and everyday life in the host country. The bursary provides a unique opportunity to work in a previously unknown journalistic environment, encouraging personal and professional growth.
About Fellowship
- The fellowship programme starts off with a three-day introductory conference (October 23th–25rd, 2024). Subsequently, the participating journalists will begin their stay at their respective host organizations. These are selected by the IJP in consideration of the interests, qualifications and wishes of the individual bursary recipients.
-  The programme concludes with a final meeting (December 11th–13th, 2024). The participants are asked to deliver a three-page report of their experiences. It should also include all contributions produced during their stay. After the exchange, they encourage the participants to stay in touch with each other through the IJP alumni network.
Funding Information
- Each fellow will receive a stipend of 3.800 Euros to help cover travel costs, accommodation and personal expenses during his or her stay in Germany. The participant must cover any additional costs. Work compensation in Germany is up to the individual host organization and cannot be guaranteed.
Eligibility Criteria
- Journalists between the age of 18 and 40 years who regularly contribute as staff or freelance journalists to the German or British media can apply.
- British applicants with no or little prior knowledge of German are explicitly encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit IJP.
