Grant opportunity
Young Journalists at the 8th German-Baltic Conference 2026
Four young journalists will document the German-Baltic Conference in Tallinn through articles, video, podcasts or other reporting formats.
- Funder
- German-Baltic Future Foundation (DBJW)
- Applications close 2 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST
- Applications close 2 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST: Aug 2, 2026
- Award
- Accommodation and catering covered, travel support up to EUR 100 or EUR 200, publication exposure and a journalism workshop; participation fee EUR 50 or EUR 100
- Applicant
- European residents aged 16 to 30 who are early-career journalists, students or motivated applicants in journalism, communications or related fields, with English proficiency and an interest in youth participation and European affairs.
- Discipline
- Communications, Media and Journalism
- Region
- Europe
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Selected journalists will shadow policy clusters or the youth-exchange network, report on the conference and publish a credited piece through DBJW channels.
Who can apply
Applicants must be 16-30, live in Europe, be proficient in English and demonstrate interest or experience in journalism, communications, youth representation, security or European public affairs.
What it supports
- Conference reporting, interviews and digital storytelling.
- Security, disinformation, EU enlargement and youth exchange.
- A credited post-conference article, video, podcast or comparable output.
Funding and duration
- Accommodation and meals in Tallinn are covered.
- Travel support is available up to EUR 100 for Baltic residents and EUR 200 for other European residents.
- The programme includes a practical workshop and publication through the organiser's platforms.
Applications close 2 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST
Applications close 2 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST: Aug 2, 2026
How to apply
Submit the official application form linked from the DBJW announcement by 2 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Call details
Source-based overview
DBJW is recruiting four young journalists for the 8th German-Baltic Conference, held in Tallinn from 15 to 18 October 2026. Each journalist will follow a policy cluster or youth-exchange working group, participate in conference activities and create an original journalistic output after the event.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 16-30, live in Europe, be proficient in English and demonstrate interest or experience in journalism, communications, youth representation, security or European public affairs.
Funding and benefits
Accommodation and meals in Tallinn are covered.
Travel support is available up to EUR 100 for Baltic residents and EUR 200 for other European residents.
The programme includes a practical workshop and publication through the organiser's platforms.
Themes and supported activities
Conference reporting, interviews and digital storytelling.
Security, disinformation, EU enlargement and youth exchange.
A credited post-conference article, video, podcast or comparable output.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 2 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST: Applications close 2 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST: Aug 2, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit the official application form linked from the DBJW announcement by 2 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.