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IJP - International Journalists' Programmes

IJP offer young talented journalists the chance to work abroad as correspondents for short periods of time.

Through its network of programmes, the IJP offer bursaries in over 45 countries. Alumni benefit of conferences, fact-finding tours, and briefings.

16/06/2026

Meet IJP fellow Natalia Bieniek! ✨
Natalia is usually based at ZDF, where she reports on everything from local stories in Brandenburg to international features in Kenya as a trainee. For her IJP fellowship, she has packed her bags for Vilnius to join the English-language section of LRT, Lithuania’s national radio and television broadcaster.
Over the next few days, Natalia will be taking us behind the scenes of her fellowship, sharing glimpses of her work and life in Lithuania.
📲 Find out more at: https://www.instagram.com/ijp_journalists/

09/06/2026

Hej from Denmark! 🇩🇰
This week, we are heading to Copenhagen for our latest Instagram Takeover featuring IJP fellow Elisa Schwarze. Elisa is spending two months in the Danish capital as part of her German-Northern European Fellowship.
As a news editor for Der Spiegel, Elisa typically covers fast-paced global affairs like politics, economics, and crime. Her time in Denmark offers a shift in pace, allowing her to dive deep into a long-form research project on youth recruitment in gang crime across Scandinavia.
But it’s not all heavy investigative work! Elisa is also taking us along to experience the culture, sights, and charm of Copenhagen.
👉 Head over to our Instagram account so you don't miss a single update!
https://www.instagram.com/ijp_journalists/

08/06/2026

The application deadline for our German-Japanese Fellowship Programme is approaching fast! ⏳

If you are a journalist based in Germany or Japan looking to immerse yourself in a foreign media landscape, elevate your international reporting career and become part of a global network of journalists, this is your chance to take the next step.

The fellowship offers:
📌 A €4,200 scholarship to cover your travel and living costs
📌 Access to a global network of over 3,000 media professionals
📌 Deep insights into your host country’s politics, culture, and media landscape
📌 The chance to report as a temporary correspondent for your home media organization

🗓️ Applications are open until June 15.

🔗 For further details, please click the links below:

🇩🇪 German applicants: https://ijp.org/austauschprogramme/asien/
🇯🇵 Japanese applicants: https://ijp.org/en/programmes/asia/

04/06/2026

Meet the 2026 IJP Lindau Fellows! ✨
We are thrilled to introduce the four IJP Fellows who have been awarded travel grants to attend the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings in Germany at the end of June!

Swipe through the gallery to meet the talented journalists joining Nobel Laureates and young scientists from around the world:
📌 Victor Lacombe – Folha de S.Paulo (Brazil)
📌Karina Niebla – elDiarioAR, Acción Magazine, & The Polis Project (Argentina)
📌 Michaela Küfner – Deutsche Welle (Germany)
📌 Felix Voogt – NRC (The Netherlands)

Stay tuned as our fellows take over our Instagram account to share live updates, exclusive impressions, and daily insights from Lindau at the end of the month.

03/06/2026

The application deadline for our 2026 George Weidenfeld Fellowship is fast approaching! ⏳
If you are a journalist based in Germany or the United Kingdom looking to elevate your career, expand your international network, and gain on-the-ground experience in a foreign media landscape, this is your sign to apply.

What the fellowship offers:
📌 Work directly within a leading media outlet in your host country.
📌 Report as a temporary correspondent for your home media organization.
📌 Access IJP’s extensive international alumni network.
📌 €3,800 bursary to cover travel, accommodation, and living costs.

📅 Application Deadline: 15 June 2026
📍 Eligibility: Working journalists from Germany and the UK (staff or freelance)
⏱️ Duration: Two-month residency

Don't miss this chance to develop a deeper understanding of the political, social, and economic ties between Germany and the UK 🇩🇪 🇬🇧
🔗 For more details, please visit our website at: https://ijp.org/en/programmes/greatbritain/

01/06/2026

Last week, the German Embassy in Riga generously hosted alumni from our Northern European Programme for an inspiring evening of networking and professional exchange.

A cozy restaurant in Riga’s historic Old Town provided the perfect backdrop for a dinner with our Latvian alumni, representatives from the German Embassy and Deutsche Welle in Riga, as well as our two German fellows, who just wrapped up six weeks of reporting from Latvia.
One of the highlights was an engaging discussion led by Friedrich Schmidt, political correspondent for the FAZ. He provided valuable food for thought and thought-provoking insights that sparked a lively debate.

A heartfelt thank you to the German Embassy Riga for the invitation and for continuously fostering our international journalistic network!

28/05/2026

This week, Peruvian journalist Renzo Giner is taking over our Instagram! 🇵🇪 ➡️ 🇩🇪

Renzo is currently in Germany through the IJP German-Latin American Fellowship, spending two months as a visiting journalist in the t-online newsroom.
Usually, he covers international news from Peru for his home media outlet El Comercio. Now he is experiencing those global dynamics firsthand on the ground. He has already shared a vibrant look at Berlin’s Carnival of Cultures and a took us along on his midterm trip to Halle and Weimar.

🔗 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eCXDSapZ

25/05/2026

Looking back at the final conference of our 32nd German-Dutch Journalism Fellowship two weeks ago 🇩🇪 🇳🇱

From newsroom evaluations to exclusive political insights, our fellows had an unforgettable wrap-up in Berlin. Some of the highlights included:
📌 We visited the Bundestag for an exclusive guided tour with the Chief of Staff to Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider, tracing the historical entry route of Marinus van der Lubbe into the Reichstag in February 1933.
📌 At the ZDF Hauptstadtstudio, Wulf Schmiese took us behind the scenes and shared his perspective during an engaging discussion on the dynamics of one year under Chancellor Merz's administration.
📌 We dove into cross-border policy with Embassy Counselor Ilse Rooze, discussing the Dutch approach to civil security. To top it off, Ambassador Hester Somsen graciously invited the cohort to the Dutch Embassy for drinks and an inspiring exchange on bilateral relations and shared challenges.

A massive thank you to our hosts, speakers, and most importantly, our brilliant fellows, for making this 32nd programme year so unforgettable! ✨

22/05/2026

Ready to become a correspondent abroad?
Applications for the Ernst Cramer & Teddy Kollek Fellowship Programme are now officially open. This unique journalism residency gives journalists from Germany and Israel the opportunity to swap newsrooms and work as temporary correspondents for two months.

What this fellowship offers:
📌 Immersive Placement: A two-month placement at a host media outlet in Germany or Israel.
📌 Deep Insights: Gain in-depth knowledge of your host country’s politics, culture, and media landscape.
📌 Alumni Network: Lifelong access to the IJP network of over 3,000 media professionals worldwide.
📌 Financial Support: A €5,000 scholarship to fully cover your travel and living costs.

If you want to step out of your local beat, build international expertise, and bring fresh perspectives to your reporting, this is your opportunity.

📅 Application Deadline: 15 June

For more details, please go to our website ⬇️
🔗 Journalists from Germany: https://ijp.org/austauschprogramme/israel/
🔗 Journalists from the Middle East: https://ijp.org/en/programmes/israel/

22/05/2026

🌍 Expand your journalistic horizons!
Applications for the IJP German-Middle Eastern Fellowship Programme 2026 are officially open. This unique residency connects journalists from Germany, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the Palestinian Territories, giving them the opportunity to work as temporary correspondents for two months.
Why you should apply:
📌 International Experience: A 2-month placement at a host media outlet.
📌 Deep Insights: Gain in-depth knowledge of your host country’s politics, culture, and media landscape.
📌 Lifelong Network: Access to the IJP alumni network of over 3,000 media professionals worldwide.
📌 Financial Support: A €5,000 scholarship to cover your travel and living costs.

Take your reporting beyond borders and bring fresh, vital perspectives back to your home newsroom.

📅 Application Deadline: 15 June

For more details, please go to our website ⬇️
🔗 Journalists from Germany: https://ijp.org/austauschprogramme/nahost/
🔗 Journalists from the Middle East: https://ijp.org/en/programmes/middleeast/

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