ELIGIBILITY:

The application is open to young journalists from all over the world 

Participants must be proficient in English, under 35 years old, and be prepared to develop at least one report and to secure coverage in a media outlet after the event.

You can apply here until 15 July 2026. You can find out more about the programme in the Frequently Asked Questions section.

You must be currently working as a journalist, with demonstrable experience of reporting on social, political, or economic issues. Journalists from digital, print, broadcast, or multimedia backgrounds are all welcome to apply.

You must be passionate about fighting corruption and committed to learning more about Transparency International and the issues we work on.

As part of a mentored programme participants will have the chance to join the conference discussions, interview leaders and activists, and build their knowledge of the latest trends in the anti-corruption space.

They are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. They actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures, and backgrounds.

Selection for the young journalist programme is made on a competitive basis, and they do not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, colour or ethnic background, religious belief, sex, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation, marital or family status, age or ability. They kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.

Successful participants are expected to develop a report linked to the topics from the conference and to independently pitch it to a media outlet. In addition, participants will be required to adhere to the conditions set out in a terms of reference and code of conduct.

BENEFIT:

The programme includes an economy return flight to Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic and 5 nights’  accommodation plus breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the conference hotel (arriving 30 November, departing 5 December 2026). Alcoholic drinks are not included. Transparency International will also reimburse visa processing costs, agreed upon in advance and on submission of receipts. Any other travel costs are participants’ responsibility.