IJP German-Northern European Programme 2024 (up to €3,800)

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About IP German-Northern European Programme

The German-Northern European Programme sees itself as a forum for dialogue between the five Nordic and three Baltic states and Germany. It was launched in 2000, initially with the five Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Since 2015, the exchange has been expanded to include the Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The programme thrives partly on the fact that Germans' interest in the political systems and social developments in Northern Europe remains high. Conversely, Northern Europeans and Balts are increasingly interested in Germany - as a major trading partner, but also as a cultural and political source of inspiration.

The programme comprises a total of up to 22 fellowships. While the participants from the Nordic and Baltic states visit a German editorial office, eleven German fellows travel to one of the eight Nordic and Baltic countries. The introductory conference in one of the capitals brings together the participants of the programme. In discussions with leading representatives from politics, business and society, the journalists can learn about current topics and about German-Northern European-Baltic cooperation. At the end of the programme, the fellows come together again in Berlin for a closing event to exchange views on their working stays abroad and to explore further research together.

• Sponsor Organisation: International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP)

Benefits of IP German-Northern European Programme

• Each scholar will receive a single payment of 3,800 Euro to cover part of their travel expenses, accommodation and personal expenses during their stay in Germany. Additional costs should be paid by each scholar.Payment for the work in Germany is up to the individual media and should not be expected. 

IP German-Northern European Programme Requirements

• The application is open to any journalist from the Nordic countries between the ages 18 and 45, working for any print, radio or TV media (employed or freelancer). Fluency in German is not expected or a prerequisite for successful application. At least workable knowledge of English is essential.

Application Date and Process

The application deadline is 15 July 2024. Applications should include:

• CV, incl. Photograph
• letter of recommendation by an editor, supporting the application
• four written samples of work (TV and radio journalists are asked to send a comprehensive list of contributions.)
• preferences of host media outlets and of host regions (i.e. Munich) in Germany

The selection is made by a committee until 21 July 2024.

Address of application
The digital application is kindly requested in one PDF document to:
[email protected]

The application has to be addressed to:

 

• IJP e.V.
• German-Northern European Programme
• Mr. Vassilios Theodossiou

If you have any queries regarding the programme or your application, please contact IJP.
For applicants from Germany and the Nordic countries:
Mr. Vassilios Theodossiou, phone: +49/551/500 655 04 e-mail: [email protected]

For applicants from the Baltic countries:
Dr. Ulrich Brümmer, phone: + 49/172/6380 976 e-mail: [email protected]

Application Deadline

15 July, 2024

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