IJP German-British Programme 2026-2027 (Funding available)

Deadline: June 15, 2026

Applications are open for the IJP German-British Programme 2026-2027. The German-British Programme of the IJP was founded in 1995. It is of particular importance given the sometimes bizarre portrayals of the relationship between Germany and the UK in the media. Brexit has intensified this phenomenon and thus made a journalistic exchange between Great Britain and Germany even more important.

Every year, the bursary enables British and German journalists to spend time working in each other’s countries. Bursary holders work in British or German editorial offices of their choice and at the same time report for their home media. This way, the participants get to know the working methods of the media in the host country and gain a direct impression of politics, economy, culture and society in Germany or the United Kingdom.

Benefits

• Fellows of the programme receive a one-time payment of 3,800 Euros. The amount is intended to cover most of the travel expenses, food and accommodation. Fellows are expected to make a certain contribution of their own. Remuneration for the work on site is not envisaged.

Eligibility

• Open to British and German journalists;
• Be aged 18 to 40 and
• Work as editors, trainees or regular freelancers for German or British media.
• British applicants with no or little prior knowledge of German are explicitly encouraged to apply.

Application

The application deadline is June 15, 2026. Applications should include:

• CV
• A letter of recommendation by an editor or supervisor supporting the application
• Four samples of publications (for TV and radio journalists: a comprehensive list of contributions, no clips)
• Preferences regarding host organizations and/or cities/regions

The digital application is kindly requested in one PDF document to: theo@ijp.org The application has to be addressed to: IJP e.V. British-German Programme Attn. Mister Vassilios Theodossiou

For more information, visit IJP German-British Programme.