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ERASMUS MUNDUS JOURNALISM MASTER’S PROGRAMME

Application Period: 1 November, 2026 – 10 January, 2027 13.00 CET

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Journalism, Media and Globalisation is a two-year international joint master’s degree programme that combines academic media research with practical journalism training across global contexts. Admission is highly competitive and in addition to meeting the formal requirements, all applications are carefully assessed according to specific selection criteria to ensure that candidates are a strong fit for the programme’s academic profile and international learning environment.

ELIGIBILITY:

Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) based on at least three years of full-time study

When commencing the Mundus Journalism programme by the 1st of September, students must have completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. The bachelor’s degree must be a degree approved by both Aarhus University and by the university chosen for the second-year studies*. Applicants who have not yet graduated from their bachelor’s degree at the time of application, can, however, still apply. 

All applicants need to include a transcript of records of all the courses completed within the application package. Applicants who have received their bachelor’s certificate must include this as well. Applicants who are yet to graduate, must forward documentation of a bachelor’s degree to Aarhus University no later than the 1st of August to complete the enrolment process prior to course start.

Subjects within bachelor’s programmes in Arts/Humanities and Social Sciences are by default considered to be relevant. Applicants who have completed other programmes, but whose qualifications are deemed by the Consortium to be relevant and adequate, may also be offered admission.

To ensure that the best candidates are admitted, the Consortium has decided to give priority to academic merit; candidates will only be admitted if they have an above-average bachelor’s degree (a minimum of an above-average class mark/GPA is expected).

Students holding a Bachelor degree from China, India and Vietnam need to present an APS Certificate for admission to LMU Munich. APS Certificates are issued by the Cultural Departments of the German Embassy in Beijing and Shanghai and the Academic Evaluation Centers in Hanoi and New Delhi.

Provide proof of English language proficiency at the application stage through an accepted English language test, unless exempt

The Erasmus Mundus Journalism programme is taught entirely in English. Students are therefore expected to be able to read and understand academic texts, participate actively in lectures and classroom discussions, and complete written assignments and examinations in English. 

The Erasmus Mundus Journalism programme is taught entirely in English. Students are therefore expected to be able to read and understand academic texts, participate actively in lectures and classroom discussions, and complete written assignments and examinations in English.

Because the Mundus Journalism programme is grounded in the field of media and journalism studies rather than basic skills training, applicants must already possess foundational journalistic experience before joining the programme. They therefore require documentation of at least three months of full-time journalism work—ensuring that all students enter with a practical understanding of the profession, which they can then build on through the programme’s academic and analytical focus.

BENEFIT:

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship benefits:

An Erasmus Mundus scholarship covers both your tuition and your living costs for the full Mundus Journalism programme.

Scholarship holders receive:

A complete waiver of all tuition fees for both years of the programme

€1,400 per month for up to 24 months, which you can use for housing, food, travel, visas, and any other costs related to studying and living in Europe

Free health and liability insurance

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FULLY FUNDED WORLD CONFERENCE OF SCIENCE JOURNALISTS 2027 (WCSJ2027) TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS

Application Deadline: 23:59 BST on 23 October 2026.

LOCATION: England

Applications for the fellowships are now open. The WCSJ2027 Travel Fellowships support journalists (journalism may be their primary or secondary profession), journalism students, or students in related fields who would otherwise be unable to attend the World Conference of Science Journalists 2027 (WCSJ2027) in London on 6–9 September 2027. These fellowships aim to broaden international participation, increase diversity, and improve access for professionals who have limited funding opportunities in their own countries or organizations.

ELIGIBILITY:

The programme is open to:

Journalists and other media professionals covering science and related fields, such as engineering, climate or health – even if science journalism isn’t your primary profession.

Students in science journalism, journalism, media studies, science communication or related fields.

Those carrying out research and teaching in journalism, media studies or science communication, as long as they have a proven track record in journalism.

Applications will be assessed through a competitive international review process based on the published selection criteria. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.

Before applying, Applicants should ensure they:

are available to attend the entire conference (6–10 September 2027);

have checked whether they require a UK Standard Visitor visa (here and here);

hold a passport valid until the end of September 2027 or have already applied for a new or renewed passport and can provide evidence of the application;

can complete the application and all supporting documents in English.

Application requirements

Applicants will be asked to provide information about their professional background and experience, including:

current employer, institution, or professional affiliation;

current role and years of professional experience;

CV or résumé (maximum two pages);

professional biography;

examples of published work from the past two years (written, audio, video or multimedia);

a supporting letter from an employer, editor, educational institution or relevant professional association.

As part of the application, candidates will also be asked to answer several professional questions, including:

why they wish to attend WCSJ2027;

what they hope to learn at the conference;

how attending will benefit their professional work;

what expertise they will contribute to the WCSJ2027 community;

how they intend to share the knowledge gained after the conference; 

a funding statement explaining what financial support is already available and why additional assistance is needed.

Applicants whose work is not in English may submit AI-assisted translations, provided these faithfully reflect the original work. Original versions must also be supplied to enable assessment by multilingual reviewers.

Applications are assessed in two stages. Professional reviewers assess the applicant’s professional work, motivation and potential contribution to WCSJ2027. Authorised WCSJ2027 Travel Fellowship administrators carry out administrative and eligibility checks and consider additional programme objectives, including financial need and the overall composition of the Travel Fellowship cohort, before final funding decisions are made.

Applications must be submitted through the online application form. Although a downloadable offline version of the application form is provided to help candidates prepare their responses in advance, applications can only be submitted through the online form.

BENEFIT:

Successful applicants will receive financial support towards travel, visa costs, limited local transport, and up to six nights of accommodation, together with full conference registration, refreshments, and lunches during the conference. The fellowship does not include per diem payments.

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