Fully Funded Press Tour for Science Journalists, 22-27 October 2017, Germany

Institution: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Applicant Eligible Countries: Worldwide

Type of Opportunity: Trainings & Conferences

Application Deadline: May 31, 2017

Press Tour 2017 - Seas and Oceans

You are an international science journalist and interested in ocean research? Apply now for the “Research in Germany” press tour on Seas and Oceans!

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites 15 international science journalists on a press tour to Germany on marine research from 22 to 27 October 2017.

The seas and oceans are the origin of all life and vital to the future of humanity. How can ocean resources be used in a sustainable manner? What are the effects of rising sea temperatures and acidification? What can we do to tackle the pollution of the seas? These are only some of the questions that researchers of today are seeking to answer. The press tour picks up the topic of the German Science Year 2016*17 of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and sets out to show what marine researchers in Germany are working on.

The focus of the tour will be on three fields of action:

Oceans as a source of raw materials and energy
Oceans as “weather kitchen” and climate machine
Oceans as a source of food and treasure trove

Among the institutions to be visited are the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, the Kiel Cluster of Excellence “The Future Ocean” and the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (to be confirmed). Updates will be published on this website soon.

Who can apply?
Journalists specialized in the coverage of science, technology, the environment or research policy are welcome to apply. Former participants of press tours organized by the DAAD may apply again.

Established journalists with at least three full years of professional experience working/freelancing for general or popular science media
Currently working as journalist or freelance for print, online, or broadcast media outlets (unfortunately, TV journalists cannot take part due to logistical limitations)
Excellent contacts with media in your home country
Specialized in environment, ecology, energy, sustainability or other science and technology issues
Excellent English language skills
Commitment to fully participate in the programme (22 to 27 October 2017)

Application Procedure
Please fill out the online form and upload the requested documents. Only complete applications will be considered. Participants will be selected by a DAAD committee.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 23.59 pm (CET). Successful applicants will be notified by the end of June 2017.

If you are selected, the DAAD will provide official invitation letters for your visa process. However, it is your responsibility to obtain the required travel visas.

Included in the press tour (expenses covered by the DAAD):

organization of the tour
accompaniment throughout the tour by DAAD staff and a tour guide
travel expenses from and back to the journalists’ country of origin (Economy Class, 2nd Class (train)) according to the Federal Travel Expenses Law
accommodation and subsistence expenses for the duration of the tour (as outlined in the final programme)
transfers within Germany during the tour (as outlined in the final programme)
health insurance coverage (for the duration of the tour)

For more information please click “Further Official Information” below.

To learn more and apply, click here.