Varies by programme

The International Journalists' Programmes (IJP) invite applications for journalist bursaries funding the exchange of German journalists with international colleagues in 46 countries. For every German journalist taking part in a programme abroad, a foreign colleague will have the opportunity to work in a German media organisation. Where requested by media organisations or bursary sponsors, participants can also initiate a direct exchange. The intention is for the delegates to gain professional and personal experiences and impressions. At the same time, they contribute to a representation of Germany abroad and to more differentiated reporting within the German borders.

The IJP expects their participants to work in a foreign media organisation and to investigate stories on the ground. A core part of most programmes is also an introduction day, a mid-term meeting, and a final meeting. Depending on the parameters of the individual programme, the IJP awards bursaries between 2,500 Euro and 5,000 Euro (US$2,500-5,000). They are designed to cover the greatest part of the expenses while being abroad.

Regions from which bursary applications are accepted include: North and South America, Nothern Europe, Great Britain, Netherlands, South East Asia, GUS (Newly Independent and Commonwealth of Independent States - CIS), Turkey, Middle East, and Southern Africa.

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The IJP website on November 25 2009; and email from Martina Johns to The Communication Initiative on January 5 2010.