Deadline: 30 April 2024
The International Journalism Programs (IJP) are offering a scholarship program for the fifth time for journalists from the Southeast European countries of Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia who want to devote six to eight weeks to reporting on climate and energy issues.
A total of up to ten journalists from Germany, Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia will have the opportunity to take part in the scholarship program.
Journalists who receive the climate and energy scholarship will gain a deeper and more detailed insight into the subject area and thus have the opportunity to work both thematically and internationally and to specialize. Participants are invited to pursue a cross-border research project on a jointly chosen topic during their fellowship period.
The scholarship begins with a thematic introductory conference. This is followed by a stay in the respective guest media. Journalists from Germany spend the fellowship period with a medium in the other countries mentioned above, while journalists from these countries come to a guest medium in Germany. The IJP select the respective guest medium in consultation with the scholarship holders and with regard to interests and qualifications. The scholarship holders are involved in the workflow of the guest media, but also work on their own journalistic projects and report for the media in their home country. During the six to eight week stay, the journalists get to know their host country better, make contacts with local colleagues and deepen their knowledge of climate and energy issues.
At a three-day final conference, participants are asked to submit a three-page report on their experiences as well as their journalistic work that was produced during their stay. All scholarship holders are invited to stay in touch with former participants from Germany and over 40 other countries through an alumni circle beyond the program.
The scholarship holders receive a one-off payment of 3,800 euros. The amount is intended to cover part of the travel costs, meals and accommodation. Participants must cover all additional costs themselves.
Eligibility Criteria
- Journalists and bloggers from the above-mentioned countries, as well as documentary filmmakers, can apply. Applicants from the journalistic field should regularly work as freelancers, volunteers or editors in the areas of print, radio, online or TV. Language skills in a language of the host country are not required. Working knowledge of English is always expected.
For more information, visit IJP.
