Journalism Science Alliance Grants 2026

Deadline: Mar 23, 2026

other

Up to 8 months (duration)

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📝 About Journalism Science Alliance Grants

The Journalism Science Alliance (JSA) Grants support collaborations between journalists and scientists to deliver investigative journalism grounded in scientific evidence. This program enables projects that:

Address pressing societal issues
Foster public understanding
Strengthen media-science partnerships across Europe

Sponsor Organisation: Journalism Science Alliance

🎁 Benefits of Journalism Science Alliance Grants

Grants are available in three tiers depending on project scope and complexity:

Tier 1: €10,000 for small-scale projects
Tier 2: €20,000 for medium-scale projects
Tier 3: €50,000 for large-scale, complex projects

Additional Details:

Project Duration: Up to 8 months
Total Budget for 2026 Call: €1 million

✅ Journalism Science Alliance Grants Requirements

To qualify for the grants, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Lead Applicant: At least one media outlet based in a Creative Europe Programme country
Co-Applicant: At least one research or academic institution
Additional Team Members: Freelancers or other partners may join but cannot apply independently
Journalists: All media formats including print, broadcast, digital, multimedia, and documentary
Scientists: Any relevant research discipline

📅 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

Form a partnership team including:
- Media outlet (lead applicant)
- Research or academic institution (co-lead)
- Optional freelancers or additional partners
Identify a topic of public interest with scientific grounding.
Prepare a project proposal detailing:
- Objectives and relevance
- Methodology and investigative approach
- Project timeline (up to 8 months)
- Detailed budget according to the chosen grant tier
Submit the application in English via the EJC Platform.
Selection Process: Grants are awarded through an independent jury process based on merit.