International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP) Middle East Programme Journalists’ Bursary Programme 2026 in Germany (5,000 Euro Stipend)

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026 IJP Middle East Programme Journalists’ Bursary Programme. Within the Middle East Programme, based in 2005, the IJP contributes to an intensive dialogue between media retailers in a area significantly affected by battle and on the similar time invites journalists from Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt to take part in an alternate with their German colleagues.

Up to 5 journalists from the Middle East (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories and Israel) can be given the chance to obtain a two-month journey and work scholarship for Germany. This is completed in cooperation with governmental establishments, foundations and sponsors in Germany and the Middle East. At the identical time, this scholarship is open to journalists from Germany who can apply for a two-month keep in the Middle East.

The fellowship is meant to allow younger journalists to develop into acquainted with the political points in Germany at an early stage of their profession. This raises consciousness of features of relations between Germany and the Middle East and provides individuals a private perception into mentality, tradition and on a regular basis life in Germany and the European Union.

Dates

• Introductory convention 2026: October 29 – 30 in Berlin

Eligibility

• Applications could also be submitted by any citizen of the international locations aged between 21 and 37 years who’s working as a daily worker, trainee or journalist for established media retailers.

Program Timeline

• The fellowship begins with an introductory occasion in Berlin from October 29 – 30, 2026, along with the German fellows. This is adopted by a two-month fellowship at a German media outlet.
• Fellows could point out their most well-liked media department (newspaper, radio, TV, digital), whereas the precise placement can be organized by the organizers in session with the fellows. There would be the chance to increase the keep on a person foundation.
• Additionally, a two-week intensive German language course in Berlin is on the market initially of this system, with all prices lined.

Fellowship Grant

• Each fellow receives a grant of 5,000 Euro.
• This sum is meant to cowl a good portion of the journey prices, board and lodging bills.
• Fellows are anticipated to contribute partially to their prices. Please observe that there isn’t any further wage offered for the journalist’s work on location.

Application Process

• Applications, for which there isn’t any particular type required, are to be submitted by June fifteenth,
• The application ought to embrace an in depth CV with a passport photograph, a letter of motivation, and a journalistic appraisal written by the pinnacle of division or editor-in-chief.
• The appraisal letter ought to help the application, assure momentary go away of absence throughout this system, and function proof of journalistic expertise. Samples of earlier work could also be enclosed.
• A powerful English proficiency is required. While information of German will naturally be welcomed, this isn’t an important requirement for an application.
• After an preliminary choice course of, the finalists could also be invited for a range interview or convention name. The choice committee’s choice is last and never topic to authorized enchantment.
• Successful candidates can be notified by mid-August.
• All fellows are required to submit a three-page report summarizing their experiences, actions, and impressions upon completion of the fellowship.
• Please ship purposes by e mail to: [email protected] and [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IJP Middle East Programme Journalists’ Bursary Programme