International Journalists’ Programmes Fellowships for Journalists from the Middle East and Germany 2026 – YOA

Deadline: June 15, 2026

Applications are open for the International Journalists’ Programmes Fellowships for Journalists from the Middle East and Germany 2026. Within the Middle East Programme, based in 2005, the IJP contributes to an intensive dialogue between media retailers in a area notably affected by battle and at the identical 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) will likely be given the OPPORTUNITY to obtain a two-month journey and work scholarship for Germany. This is finished 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 grow to be acquainted with the political points in Germany at an early stage of their profession. This raises consciousness of elements of relations between Germany and the Middle East and offers contributors a private perception into mentality, tradition and on a regular basis life in Germany and the European Union.

Scholarship

• Each fellow receives a one-time fee of 5,000 euros (stipend cash + 1.000 euros journey allowance). The quantity is meant to cowl most journey, meals and lodging prices. Scholarship holders are anticipated to contribute. There is not any remuneration fo journalistic work.

Eligibility

• Applications could also be submitted by any citizen of the international locations – Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories and Israel.
• Aged between 21 and 37 years.
• Be working as an everyday worker, trainee or journalist for established media retailers.

Application

The application should be accompanied by an in depth CV with a passport picture, and a suggestion letter written by the head of division or editor-in-chief. The letter ought to assist the application, assure momentary depart of absence for the period of the fellowship, and function proof of journalistic exercise. Work samples could also be included. An excellent data of English is anticipated. While a data of German will naturally be welcomed, this isn’t a vital requirement for an application.

Send your application to: [email protected] and [email protected]

For extra info, go to IJP Middle East Programme.