IJP German-British Programme 2026-2027 (Funding available) – YOA

Deadline: June 15, 2026

Applications are open for the IJP German-British Programme 2026-2027. The German-British Programme of the IJP was based in 1995. It is of explicit significance given the typically weird portrayals of the connection between Germany and the UK within the media. Brexit has intensified this phenomenon and thus made a journalistic trade between Great Britain and Germany much more vital.

Every yr, the bursary permits British and German journalists to spend time working in one another’s international locations. Bursary holders work in British or German editorial workplaces of their selection and on the similar time report for his or her home media. This manner, the individuals get to know the working strategies of the media within the host nation and achieve a direct impression of politics, economic system, tradition and society in Germany or the United Kingdom.

Benefits

• Fellows of the programme obtain a one-time cost of three,800 Euros. The quantity is meant to cowl many of the journey bills, meals and lodging. Fellows are anticipated to make a sure contribution of their very own. Remuneration for the work on website will not be envisaged.

Eligibility

• Open to British and German journalists;
• Be aged 18 to 40 and
• Work as editors, trainees or common freelancers for German or British media. 
• British candidates with no or little prior data of German are explicitly inspired to apply.

Application

The application deadline is June 15, 2026. Applications ought to embody:

• CV
• A letter of advice by an editor or supervisor supporting the application
• Four samples of publications (for TV and radio journalists: a complete listing of contributions, no clips)
• Preferences relating to host organizations and/or cities/areas

The digital application is kindly requested in a single PDF doc to: [email protected]
The application needs to be addressed to:
IJP e.V.
British-German Programme
Attn. Mister Vassilios Theodossiou

For extra data, go to IJP German-British Programme.