Deadline: 23 August 2024
The German Embassy is calling for applications for the ‘German Grant for Journalism’ in co-operation with the National Press Club of Australia (NPC) – a partnership that spans more than three decades.
The Embassy’s ‘German Grant for Journalism’ encourages Australian Journalists to present Germany-related issues in Australia. The winner will receive a fully funded one-week research trip to Germany in November 2024.
The winner is offered a funded research trip to Germany in November 2024 to allow for in-depth information gathering on the specific subject of the submitted entry. The German Government will finance travel costs, accommodation and meals as well as interpreter/guide services in Germany for up to one week. A German Government appointed organiser will also assist research and facilitate contacts and meetings. A detailed programme will be devised in accordance with the submitted entry. The winner is free to extend the trip to other European countries or to EU institutions at her/his own expense.
Topics
- This year’s Grant topic is:
- Climate Change, Sustainability and Disinformation: The global climate crisis has fueled the worldwide debate on suitable measures and steps to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Pacific island states such as Tuvalu are particularly affected by climate change and are working with their international partners in multilateral forums to promote climate solidarity and climate justice. Countries such as Germany and Australia have joined forces in the Climate Club in promoting climate action and energy transition. But political opposition is growing just as quickly as international cooperation, accompanied by a drastic increase in disinformation in social media networks. In this context, the question arises: How can countries in the Indo-Pacific region, Australia and Germany promote sustainable climate action and effectively counter disinformation narratives that take hold in the region.
For more information, visit National Press Club of Australia.
