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Open Call for Journalists-in-Residence Programme

Issued by European Centre for Press and Media Freedom · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls

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Published
24 Oct 2026
Closes
15 Nov 2026
Reference
media-freedom-rapid-response-journalists-in-residence-programme-2027
Sector
Media, Printing & Advertising

At a glance

European Centre for Press and Media Freedom has published a funding call in media, printing & advertising: “Open Call for Journalists-in-Residence Programme”. Submissions close on 15 November 2026, 2 days from today. Quote reference media-freedom-rapid-response-journalists-in-residence-programme-2027 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 1,786 open media, printing & advertising notices on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium invites applications for its Journalists-in-Residence (JiR) programme, which offers temporary shelter and support to journalists facing harassment and intimidation in the EU or candidate countries. Managed by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), this programme provides a safe environment for journalists to continue their work, rest, and network. The deadline to apply is 15 November 2026. The Journalists-in-Residence programme is designed to support journalists, media workers, documentary filmmakers, and press photographers who are under threat due to their work. It provides a conducive environment for rest, recovery, and continued professional activities in Leipzig, fostering solidarity and networking opportunities.

Participants receive

To qualify, applicants must:

Eligible regions include countries such as Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and Ukraine. The programme supports journalists who face threats and pressures as a result of their work. It provides tools and resources to help them continue their investigative and reporting activities safely. This programme is essential for journalists under threat, providing them with the necessary support to continue their critical work in a safe and supportive environment. It allows for professional development and recovery, ensuring the continuation of free and independent journalism.

To apply, candidates must:

Successful applicants will undergo a verification and review process before being invited to Leipzig. Interested applicants should carefully review the official guidelines and ensure all application materials are submitted by 15 November 2026. For further details, contact the Journalists-in-Residence Programme Manager at journalistsinresidence@ecpmf.eu.

Context for bidders

We hold 2 notices from European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, going back to October 2026 — 2 of them still open. They buy mostly in Healthcare & Pharma and Media, Printing & Advertising. There are 1,786 open Media, Printing & Advertising tenders. This one closes in 2 days.

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