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Mentorship programme for young journalists
Sector:
Media
Type:
Programme
Location:
Ukraine
Deadline:
01 February 2026 at 23:59 Kyiv time
Organiser:
This is a mentorship programme for aspiring journalists who dream of writing stories for young people across Europe.
You will hone your skills in weekly meetings with an experienced mentor. You will gain experience working on stories about the lives of young people outside of big cities. You will see international media from the inside by attending editorial meetings. And you will meet colleagues from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Estonia, Lithuania and Poland during a workshop abroad.
After three months, you will have two materials that you can publish in JÁDU international media outlet. The organisers will provide a monthly scholarship of EUR 700 so you can devote yourself fully to the programme.
The programme is run by the Goethe-Institut online magazine JÁDU and PERSPECTIVES with EU co-funding. This is one of thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.
What do I get?
- Three-month mentorship from experienced JÁDU journalists. Choose a convenient time — from March to June or September to November. And also the format — only remotely or with personal meetings
- EUR 700 of a monthly scholarship
- Participation in a three-day offline training in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Estonia, Lithuania or Poland. The organisers will take care of all travel expenses
- Opportunity to publish your materials about the life of young people outside large cities in JÁDU
- Networking with journalists from other countries and participation in international editorial meetings
- Opportunity to cover research costs for the material
Can I apply?
The organisers invite aspiring journalists who:
- Are passionate about journalism
- Already have experience in journalism or storytelling
- Are willing to write about Europe, transnational affairs, and experiences of life outside of big cities
- Are fluent in Ukrainian, German, Czech, or Slovak
- Have a good command of English
What do I need to apply?
- Completed application form
- CV
- Motivation
- Up to three examples of work — in Ukrainian, English, German, Czech or Slovak
- Two topics you would like to work on
How do I apply?
By 1 February, submit the online form in English.
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