Each year, the German Academic Exchange Service invites journalists to attend a press tour regarding a relevant topic. These press tours are designed for both German and foreign tourists, and allow professionals to interact with each other as well as with German research institutions, universities, and corporate research and development facilities. These journalists receive a one-of-a-kind look at the German research landscape, with a special focus on science and economics. Journalists of all mediums, including print, radio, and web sources, are invited to apply.

This year, fifteen international science journalists are invited to attend a press tour to discuss the future of Germany and of work. In 2018, the conference will be held between October 21 and October 26.

The purpose of this conference is to address how the way we work is rapidly changing. Both automation and globalization, as well as digitization, are having a significant impact on the way in which businesses and individuals go about their daily work tasks. This press tour will cover topics such as how we will work in the future, as well as where we will work. It will address the skills and education that may be required, and whether robots or other intelligent or automated machines will take our jobs. This year’s tour is formally known as “Science Year 2018 – Working Life of the Future” and will explore all opportunities and difficulties related to future work.

This program allows journalists to meet influential researchers and key developers at research institutes, companies, and universities within Germany. Sample organizations and institutions that will participate in this tour include Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering, Cyber Valley, German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, among many others.

Currently, applications are no longer being accepted, but applicants may inquire and receive more information about the state of their applications by visiting the program website. Information about the 2019 program will also be posted there once it is available.

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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.

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