IACC 2026 Young Journalists Initiative Application
The IACC 2026 Young Journalists Initiative is accepting applications through the official IACC Series online form. Applicants are asked to provide their journalism specialisation, reporting background, recent work examples, and CV/resumé. The call is open until 15 July 2026.
Quick Overview
Programme: IACC 2026 Young Journalists Initiative
Opportunity Type: Journalism initiative
Application Format: Online application form
Deadline: 15 July 2026
Programme Focus: Reporting on corruption-related topics
Relevant Specialisations: Digital/print journalism, broadcast journalism, video making, photo journalism, and social media journalism
Required Upload: CV/resumé
About the IACC 2026 Young Journalists Initiative
The IACC 2026 Young Journalists Initiative application form collects personal, professional, and journalism-related information from applicants. The form asks applicants to share where they usually report from, their area of specialisation, and examples of recent work.
Applicants are also asked to explain which corruption-related topics they are most eager to report on. In addition, they must state which media outlet or publishing channel they would pitch to.
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Journalism Specialisations
Applicants must select their area of specialisation from the options listed in the official form.
The listed specialisations include:
• Digital/print journalism
• Broadcast journalism
• Video making
• Photo journalism
• Social media journalism, specifically Instagram and TikTok
What Applicants Need to Prepare
The application form asks applicants to provide recent work samples and supporting information. Applicants should prepare their materials before completing the form.
Required or requested items include:
• Name and email
• Date of birth
• Nationality, including more than one if relevant
• Usual reporting location
• Website URL and social media profiles, if available
• Links to 3–5 recent examples of work
• A two-sentence description for each work example
• Context about the outlet’s significance and reach
• A copy of the applicant’s CV/resumé
The official form allows CV/resumé uploads with a maximum file size of 200 MB and up to three files.
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Application Process
Applicants must complete the official online application form and submit the requested information.
The application process includes:
• Fill in personal and contact details.
• Provide nationality and reporting-location information.
• Select the relevant journalism specialisation.
• Add website and social media links, if available.
• Answer the visa-related questions included in the form.
• Share 3–5 recent work examples with short descriptions.
• Explain the corruption-related topic or topics of interest.
• Identify the media outlet or publishing channel for the pitch.
• Upload a CV/resumé.
• Confirm the required data protection consent.
• Submit the application before the stated deadline.
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Consent Requirement
Applicants must confirm that they have read and understood the Data Protection Consent Form. The consent statement allows Transparency International e. V. to collect, process, and use personal data for the stated purposes in accordance with GDPR and the German Federal Data Protection Act.
Applicants should review the consent statement carefully before submitting the form.
Application Deadline
The official page states that applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The call is open until 15 July 2026.
The page also states that places are limited and encourages interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible.
Official Link
Submit your application through the official application link below.
