IJP Ernst Cramer & Teddy Kollek Programme 2026 (Funded) – YOA

Deadline: June 15, 2026

Applications are open for the IJP Ernst Cramer & Teddy Kollek Programme 2026. The Ernst Cramer & Teddy Kollek Programme was established in 2004 after a collection of alumni analysis excursions to Israel and Lebanon. It is known as after the German journalist Ernst Cramer (1913 – 2010) and the previous mayor of Jerusalem Teddy Kollek (1911 – 2007). Both had labored with nice ardour for reconciliation between Israel and Germany.

Within the framework of the scholarship programme, the IJP desires to contribute to an intensive dialogue between the media in a area significantly affected by battle and on the identical time invite journalists from the Middle East to change with their German colleagues. This is completed in cooperation with state establishments, foundations and sponsors in Germany and Israel. The fellowship is concurrently introduced for journalists in Germany who can apply for a two-month keep in Israel.

Since 2005, Lebanon, Syria and Palestine have been included within the programme, with Jordan and Egypt becoming a member of in 2006. Currently, as much as 5 journalists from these collaborating international locations are invited to Germany every year; the identical variety of German journalists are despatched to the Middle East.

Benefits

• Each fellow of the programme receives a one-time fee of 5,000 euros (stipend cash + 1.000 euros journey allowance). The quantity is meant to cowl a lot of the participant’s journey bills, board and lodging. Scholarship holders are anticipated to make a sure contribution of their very own. There is not any remuneration for any journalistic work on website.

Eligibility

• Open to Israeli journalists, between the ages of 21 and 37, who work as common staff, trainees or editors for Israeli or Arab media.
• At least two candidates from Germany and two from Israel shall be chosen.

Application

The application should be accompanied by an in depth English CV with a passport photograph, a brief motivational letter, in addition to a advice letter issued by the pinnacle of division or editor-in-chief. This letter should assist the application, assure a depart of absence at some stage in the scholarship, and function proof of journalistic exercise. Work samples might also be included.

Send purposes by e mail to: [email protected] and [email protected]

For extra info, go to IJP Ernst Cramer & Teddy Kollek Programme.