Award-Invesigaive-Journalism
In order to support new modes of journalism we are launching awards for the best European initiatives in online investigative journalism.
award-smallThe CMPF, under the project “Strenghtening Journalism in Europe: Tools, Networking, Training” will, on an individual basis, award funding to three journalists who are active in the online sphere in order to undertake innovative investigative projects. The aim is to increase the visibility of freelance, young and female journalists in particular and to provide them with financial support. The three award categories are:
Freelance journalist (EUR 2,000)
Young journalist, max. 35 years old (EUR 1,500)
Female journalist (EUR 1,500)
The payment of the awards shall be made according to the following schedule: 50% will be paid when the projects are selected for the award and 50% will be awarded in January 2015 after completion of the project work. The awarded persons will be responsible for payment of taxes and social security fees in accordance with the regulations in their home country and European University Institute rules.