About
Journalism Science Alliance
The Journalism Science Alliance (JSA) is a programme that aims to fuel the production of local, regional, and transnational investigative journalism backed by science through grant funding, training, mentoring and networking.
The Journalism Science Alliance (JSA) offers grant funding, training, mentoring and networking opportunities to advance investigative journalism grounded in scientific evidence. The programme aims to foster the collaboration between media organizations and research institutions across Europe to strengthen the credibility, depth, and impact of investigative journalism.
Over its 24-month lifecycle (2025-2027), the programme will award approximately 75 grants, co-funded by Creative Europe, to teams including at least one media outlet and one research or academic institution. In addition to funding, selected teams will benefit from expert mentoring on topics such as investigative journalism, science journalism, and science-backed journalism. Participants will also have access to a dedicated training programme and valuable networking opportunities.
The scope of the calls is intentionally wide and inclusive. Applicants are free to propose projects on virtually any topic of public interest where scientific evidence is relevant, needed, or can add depth and credibility. We welcome high-quality investigative reporting on issues ranging from climate change, healthcare, and social inequalities, to emerging technologies or local governance, among many others.
Media freedom and pluralism
The Journalism Science Alliance aims to strengthen media freedom and pluralism by integrating scientific practices into journalism and fostering the cooperation between media and research institutions.
Collaboration between journalists and scientists
With the support of the Journalism Science Alliance training and mentorship, journalists and scientists will work together to uncover new topics of public interest, producing investigative stories that engage audiences and serve the public interest across Europe.
The consortium
The Journalism Science Alliance is a joint initiative of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (NOVA) and the European Journalism Centre (EJC). NOVA is a leading institution in journalism and science communication education and research, while the EJC is a recognized independent non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting journalism and media across Europe.
NOVA University of Lisbon
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, as public higher education institution funded in 1973, in Lisbon, Portugal, has as mission to serve the society at the local, regional and global level, through the progress and dissemination of knowledge and understanding between cultures, societies and people, by way of a teaching and research of excellence and of a provision of services based on a strong sense of community.
European Journalism Centre
The European Journalism Centre (EJC) foundation is an independent Dutch non-profit based in Maastricht, The Netherlands. EJC’s purpose is to support, strengthen and develop journalism and media in the council of Europe. EJC is a Centre for communities, knowledge and collaboration with partners and funders.