The aim of the competition is to support journalists whose work increases the knowledge of Poles and Germans about the neighbouring country and positively influences the quality of Polish-German relations.
The invitation is addressed to journalists from Poland and Germany who are preparing articles or reportages (print, radio, television, online), photo reportages, as well as books concerning:
– challenges for Polish-German cooperation in Europe and the world;
– the functioning of civil society in Europe;
– the everyday reality of cooperation in border areas;
– ecology, including in the context of European energy policy
Funding may cover research costs for an article or reportage (print, 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 fellowship 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.
For information about the fellowships, please contact: Joanna Czudec, tel. + 48 22 338 62 65, e-mail: joanna.czudec@sdpz.org