Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) is currently accepting applications for its Kosovo Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About BIRN - Kosovo Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence
The Kosovo Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence Funded by the European Union, the six-month fellowship offers a unique opportunity for 10 aspiring and mid-career journalists aged 18–35 to develop in-depth, high-quality investigative stories on issues of public interest.
Benefits of BIRN - Kosovo Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence
- €2,000 bursary to support the production of a long-form investigative article;
- Professional editorial mentorship from award-winning BIRN Kosovo editors with long experience of investigative journalism;
- Wide publication opportunities, including republication on leading BIRN platforms such as KALLXO.com or Prishtina Insight.
BIRN - Kosovo Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence Requirements
- Journalists with at least three years of professional experience;
- Applicants from broadcast, online, public, and private media outlets;
- Journalists working in Albanian, Serbian, and minority languages are encouraged to apply;
- Women and members of non-majority communities are strongly encouraged to apply. BIRN is committed to ensuring that at least 50% of selected fellows are women, and at least two fellowships will be awarded to journalists from non-majority communities.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
22 June, 2026
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