IJP German-Japanese Fellowship Programme for Journalists 2023

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About IJP German-Japanese Fellowship Programme

Since 1995, the German-Asian Programme has offered annual fellowships to Asian and German journalists aged 28 to 45.

For the first time in 2023, IJP will offer a fellowship programme exclusively for Japan. 

An independent exchange with the ASEAN countries is planned for 2024.

This programme will put a strong focus on economics, geopolitics, environment/energy, and new technologies. A total of five journalists from Japan and five from Germany will have the opportunity to
participate in a two-month stay abroad in the respective countries.

The fellowships begin mid-October with a joint two-and-a-half-day introductory meeting in Berlin. Prior to this, there will be two online meetings in September, which will give the participants the first opportunity to get to know each other. Furthermore, through short lectures, insights into the respective customs of everyday working life of the host host country will be provided. The stays in the host country, which usually last up to eight weeks, take place between mid-October and mid-December, 2023.

• Sponsor Organisation: International Journalists' Programmes

Benefits of IJP German-Japanese Fellowship Programme

• All delegates of the programme receive a one-off payment of 4,000 Euro from IJP. This should cover most travel, food and accommodation expenses as well as health insurance. Payment by the host media is not to be expected.

IJP German-Japanese Fellowship Programme Requirments

• Open to all journalists between 28 and 45 years of age who work as freelancers or as permanent employees for a Japanese media company.
• Knowledge of the German language is not a prerequisiste, however, working knowledge of English is expected.

Application Date and Process

The following documents must be submitted in one PDF document by May 15, 2023:

• Curriculum vitae
• A letter of reference from the head of department or editor-in-chief (which also supports the application, ensures leave of absence for the duration of the fellowship, if applicable, and serves as proof of journalistic activity)
• A list of links to relevant articles
• Outline of one specific research project should, covering two pages is a prerequisite for a successful application, further research ideas might be just sketched briefly
• Additionally, a one-and-a-half-minute application video in English, should be submitted, clearly outlining the motivation for the host country and the research project. A recording by cell phone is sufficient. Send the video via wetransfer and include the download link in the PDF.

The selection will be made without recourse to legal action by a jury on the basis of the
application documents and, if necessary, a virtual selection interview.

Applications should be sent with the Subject line: “Applicant name/2023” to:
IJP e.V. / Japan Programme
Attn: Ms Martina Johns
[email protected]

Application Deadline

15 May, 2023

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