FWPN Journalism Fellowships – Spring 2026

The aim of the competition is to support journalists whose work enhances the knowledge of Poles and Germans about the neighbouring country and positively influences the quality of Polish-German relations.

Nabór: 23.02.2026 – 10.04.2026

We invite journalists from Poland and Germany who prepare articles or reportages (press, radio, television, online), photo reportages, as well as books on:

– challenges for Polish-German cooperation in Europe and the world;

– the functioning of civil society in Europe;

– everyday cooperation in border areas;

– ecology, including in the context of European energy policy

Funding may cover the costs of research for an article or reportage (press, radio, television, online), photo reportage, or book – in Poland, Germany or neighbouring countries.

Journalists (with a professional track record) permanently residing in Poland or Germany may apply for the fellowship. The fellowship amounts to a maximum of EUR 2,500 (the amount depends on the nature of the research).

The application should include a CV and one representative publication, the concept of the planned work, and a cost plan.

Please submit applications in Polish or German here:

https://dziennikarze-journalisten.fwpn.org.pl

Application deadline: 10 April 2026

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