BIRN is looking for mid-career journalists from the Balkans to apply for the scholarship..
BIRN is gathering leading journalists and trainers, both from the Balkans and internationally to provide informative, insightful and entertaining training focused on investigative, computer-assisted and organised crime and corruption journalism, in print and broadcast media.
Confirmed speakers include renowned trainers and presenters Don Ray, Mark Hunter, Luuk Sengers, Gavin Rees, Milorad Ivanovic, Maunela Mareso and the OCCRP training team with Drew Sullivan, Rosemary Armao and Paul Radu.
The summer school will offer a full programme including exercises and round-tables on the changing face of Balkan media ownership, violence against media professionals, and more.
All applicants selected to attend the Summer School will get BIRN’s newly published textbook “Digging Deeper: A Guide for Investigative Journalists in the Balkans” free of charge.
There will also be time to tour the beautiful orchards, vineyards, monasteries and forests in the Fruska Gora National Park.
Finally, all participants will receive a BIRN Summer School certificate.
BIRN will provide all necessary documentation and assistance for applicants that required visas or travel documents.