IJP Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme 2027 in Germany
Brief Description
The
IJP Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme 2027 is a multiyear initiative designed to bridge the political and cultural gap between
Africa and Europe. Named in honor of former Federal President Horst Köhler, this prestigious
German African Journalism Fellowship gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the political, economic, cultural, and social fabric of
Germany. If you are an early-to-mid-career reporter looking to expand your international reporting footprint, this
Journalism Bursary Germany offers a fixed
3,500 Euro grant to help cover your travel, accommodation, and living expenses while reporting from host media organizations abroad.
Name of Host Institution
IJP (Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme)
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a journalist from Southern Africa (SADC Member States and Kenya)
- Aged between 25 and 40 years old
- Must regularly work for a media organisation
- Must possess above-average English language skills
Fellowship Funding and Grant Details
You will receive a fixed payment of
3,500 Euro, which is expected to cover most of your travel, accommodation, and living expenses. No further payments will be issued, meaning you must use your own funds for any extra costs, and payment for work with host media is not envisaged. To receive the full grant, you are required to write a report of at least
three pages and provide copies of your published journalistic work after returning home.
Application Requirements and Documents
You need to put together a complete application package sent via email by the closing date. Your submission must include:
- A comprehensive CV featuring a passport photograph, detailing your education, work experience, and language skills in English and German (along with relevant certificates like Goethe-Institut or TOEFL, if available)
- An 800-word essay covering why you want to work in Germany, your three proposed research topics, the role you expect to play at your home media in the future, and how you plan to spend the bursary
- Two representative work samples (articles for print, or scripts and online links for TV and radio journalists)
- A journalistic reference letter from your editor-in-chief, head of department, or a senior journalist (if you are a freelancer), which must explicitly guarantee a leave of absence for the duration of the programme
Deadline
January 20, 2027Apply Now
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the IJP Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme?
Journalists from Southern Africa (SADC Member States and Kenya) between the ages of 25 and 40 who regularly work for a media organisation are eligible to apply.
Q: What expenses does the 3,500 Euro bursary cover?
The fixed 3,500 Euro payment is expected to cover most travel, accommodation, and living expenses during your stay in Germany.
Q: What specific topics must the application essay address?
The 800-word essay must explain why you want to work in Germany, outline three research topics you plan to pursue, detail your expected future role at your home media, and describe how you plan to spend the bursary.
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