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Berlin Capital Program for Early Career Journalists

American Association of Teachers of Germaninc

Funding Amount

Fully funded through Fulbright Germany

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
October 17, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

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Eligible organizations

  • Journalism students

Other requirements

  • Early-career U.S. journalists
  • Program Format: Hybrid format combining online and in-person components

Overview

Geographic Scope: Germany, operated through Fulbright Germany, for U.S. journalists

Focus Areas: Professional development in journalism, media landscape, German and European society, transatlantic journalism issues

Eligibility:

  • Early-career U.S. journalists
  • Journalism students

Program Format: Hybrid format combining online and in-person components

Program Duration:

  • Begins March 2024
  • Monthly online meetings (March - August)
  • Intensive week in Germany in September
  • Conducted in English

Program Components:

  • Virtual sessions introducing major themes
  • Guest speakers from media and related fields
  • In-person seminar in Germany featuring:
    • Meetings with German and U.S. expat members of media
    • Discussions with experts in various fields
    • Meetings with government officials
    • Engagement with engaged citizens
    • Visits to media organizations and cultural institutions

Program Outcomes:

  • Enhanced understanding of transatlantic issues
  • Expanded professional perspectives and networks
  • Insights for translating news between Atlantic sides
  • Professional development in German media landscape awareness

Funding: Fully funded through Fulbright Germany

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Verify Eligibility
    • Early-career U.S. journalist or journalism student
    • Available for month online participation (March-August)
    • Available for intensive week in Germany in September
  2. Prepare Application Materials
    • Resume/CV
    • Cover letter explaining interest in program
    • Writing samples or portfolio of journalism work
    • Statement on professional goals and interest in transatlantic journalism
  3. Submit Application
    • Deadline: October 17, 2023 (11:59 pm U.S. time zone)
    • Submit through Fulbright Germany application portal
  4. Program Participation
    • If selected: March 2024 online sessions begin
    • September 2024: Travel to Germany for intensive week-long seminar

What American Association of Teachers of Germaninc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

American Association of Teachers of Germaninc reported $46K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023
1
Total given
$6,500
Median grant
$6,500
  • By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.

Example grants

  • Jnclnclis · Washington, DC

    Policy development

    $6,500

IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Journalism
  • Professional development

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