2021-08-20

BRUSSELS - The next deadline for submitting a project is 10 September 2021. Articles in daily and weekly newspapers, online longreads, podcasts, documentaries, ... The Fund supports in-depth and investigative journalism in all its forms.

Both starters and experienced journalists can apply for a grant. These are projects that have great newsworthiness and depth, and are at the same time original, innovative and time-consuming, and which would not come about without financial support. All information on how to apply for a work grant can be found on this website. There is €50,000 to be distributed in this round.

A scholarship from the Pascal Decroos Fund supports the research part of the journalism project. Read the guidelines for more information. 

There is a new application website: journalists who already applied in the past need to create a new account. 

Of course, we are happy to discuss your project ideas or help you with your application in a personal way. So please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email, or to make an appointment for a video interview.

Deadline: Friday 10 September 2021, 12 AM (CET)

Contact: 

  • kristof.polfliet [at] fondspascaldecroos.org (kristof[dot]polfliet[at]fondspascaldecroos[dot]org)
  • +32 2 726 97 88

European investigative journalism still substandard

2012-09-05

A study on European investigative journalism focusing on fraud with EU money is being prepared for publication. The study, ‘Deterrence of fraud with EU funds through investigative journalism’, will be presented in the European Parliament in early October and promises to be an interesting read for anyone involved in investigative journalism in the EU. Here's a taste of what's in store.

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Swedish journalists risk years of imprisonment in Ethiopia

2011-10-21

Two Swedish journalists are accused by the Ethiopian authorities of aiding and cooperating with "terrorist organisations". They were apprehended while doing their work in the Ogaden region, where separatist movements are involved in an armed struggle with the central governement in Addis Abeba. MO* participated in the opening session of a high profile court case.

 

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Turkish Raids in Search of Unpublished Book by Journalist Ahmet Sik

2011-03-28

VIENNA - The International Press Institute (IPI) on Friday condemned raids by Turkish police last week in search of draft copies of an unpublished book by imprisoned journalist Ahmet Sik that reportedly focuses on the influence of an alleged Islamic group within the country's police force.

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