Briefly
Program description
Public Interest Journalism Lab (PIJL) in cooperation with the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) announces the continuation of the scholarship project in 2026. The project is part of the "Voices of Ukraine" initiative, which is included in the "SAFE" program and coordinated by ECPMF within the Hannah Arendt Initiative.
The program aims to support journalistic activities and help overcome crisis situations.
Priority is given to media from frontline areas, displaced newsrooms, and reporters working in high-risk zones.
Main Information
Eligibility
- Independent regional media and journalists from regions most affected by military action, including displaced editorial offices;
- editorial offices and journalists from across the country who find themselves in critical situations;
- have been working for at least two years;
- continue to work in Ukraine;
- create their own content that is in the public interest.
Financing
Scholarships are intended to support journalistic activities or overcome a crisis situation:
- for editorial offices: €900 per month, up to a total of €7,200, equivalent in UAH;
- for individual journalists: €600 per month, up to a total of €2,400, equivalent in UAH.
Scholarships are not intended for simple salary increases.
Supported Activities
Creation of journalistic content, working in high-risk zones, supporting newsroom operations in crisis conditions.
Roadmap
- Application deadline: until February 10, 2026.
- Project implementation: during 2026.
How to Apply
To apply, it is necessary to fill out the online registration form at the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx_UfVfM56_X4v-t_A803Y9qVp6fG3A3-N993R0V3C0Y1A1A/viewform
The registration form must contain complete information about the applicant, the applicant's editorial office, and a sufficiently detailed description of the applicant's professional plans for the current year.
Evaluation Criteria
The organizer prioritizes individual journalists whose activities would be virtually impossible without these funds. The level of risk and the criticality of the situation in which the newsroom or journalist finds themselves are evaluated.
Required Documents
When filling out the online form to participate in the scholarship program, you must upload (provide) 5-10 materials from the applicant or materials from the applicant's editorial office for the last six months (for print media and press journalists).
Reporting and Compliance
Each participant in the support project must submit a monthly report to confirm their journalistic activity and take responsibility for ensuring that their activities and content comply with journalistic standards and ethics.
Legal Terms
By completing this form, the applicant consents to the storage and processing of personal data. This personal information may be used by LJSI and ECPMF for reporting purposes and shared with program donors.