Deadline:
June 15, 2024
Location(s)
Germany United Kingdom
Overview
Every year, IJP George Weidenfeld Bursary gives British and German journalists the opportunity to gain work experience in the other country. Delegates work in British or German newsrooms of their choice while also researching stories for their home organisations. By fully taking part in the day-to-day journalism, the participants will get a valuable insight into the way the media work differently in Germany and in the UK as well as they will learn more about politics, economy, culture and the social fabric of the host country. The bursary was endowed in 1995. Five years later, it was named after the London-based publisher Lord Weidenfeld of Chelsea.
Details
Purpose
IJP is a non-profit organisation offering sponsored exchange programmes for early and mid-career journalists between Germany and more than 50 other countries and regions. These include among others the United States, Northern Europe, the Netherlands, Turkey, Latin America, East Asia, Southern Africa and the Middle East. The purpose of these exchanges is to allow participants to experience their host countries from a correspondent’s perspective, exchange knowledge and network within their field.
Journalists who are granted the German-British bursary receive a deeper and more detailed insight into the political landscape, the economy, and everyday life in the host country. The bursary provides a unique opportunity to work in a previously unknown journalistic environment, encouraging personal and professional growth.
The programme is funded by the Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office), by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Developement Office and by a small circle of private sponsors.
Application
All applicants are asked to send the following documents (in English or German language) via e-mail to the address given in the right margin of this page:
- 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
If applicants are in contact with media organizations and if they have worked for any media organization in the host country, this should be indicated.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
- Journalists between the age of 18 and 40 years who regularly contribute as staff or freelance journalists to the German or British media can apply.
- There is no formal language requirement concerning the host language. Nevertheless, it is highly recommended for German applicants to present evidence of fluency in English in their application. British applicants do not have to have any prior knowledge of German, though we recommend that they start to prepare themselves to work in a mostly German language workplace once the bursary is granted. The conferences are primarily conducted in English. IJP put great emphasis on intensive individual preparation by participants prior to departure and look for applicants with relevant interests and expertise.
Dates
Deadline: June 15, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Bursary
Delegates receive a lump sum of 3,800 Euro in order to cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses. They are expected to use their own funds for any further costs. Payment for their work with the host media is not envisaged.
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