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The Journalism Science Alliance jury is assigned
The Journalism Science Alliance jury is assigned 2560 1707 journalismsciencealliance

The jury for the first call for grants from the Journalism Science Alliance has now been appointed. The panel brings together five juries who will evaluate and select the best proposals of the first round of grants for investigative journalism supported by science.

The jury members are:

  • Sanne Breimer, founder of Inclusive Journalism and a global media strategist, trainer, coach, and researcher;
  • Adam Bychawski, freelance investigative journalist who has received high commendations from judges at the UK Press Awards and the British Journalism Awards;
  • Miguel Castanho, full professor and head of the Biochemistry Department of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, Portugal;
  • Adriana Holova, freelance data journalist, with experience in data and investigative journalism, cross-border reporting and teaching mid-career and university students;
  • Daniela Ovadia, scientific director of Center for Ethics in Science and Journalism and co-director of the Neuroscience and Society Lab at University of Pavia, Italy.

The first call for applications closed on 4 August 2025 at 17:00 CEST and received 162 submissions.

Applications underwent a preliminary eligibility check by the European Journalism Centre and NOVA University. Eligible applications will now be reviewed by the jury. Each jury member will independently evaluate the proposals against the criteria for selection. All jury members will meet online to finalise the selection and decide on the awarded projects.

All grants will be awarded through a transparent and independent jury process, free from donor influence, and based on the merit of each proposal.

See more information about our jury here.

162 applications in first call for Journalism Science Alliance grants
162 applications in first call for Journalism Science Alliance grants 7952 5304 journalismsciencealliance

The first call for Journalism Science Alliance grants, which closed on 4 August, received 162 applications, more than double the total number of grants the programme will award over its two-year span.

There are applicants from 54 countries. Most of the lead applicants are from Portugal (17), Ukraine (16) and Germany (13). The majority of applications sought Tier 3 grants of €50,000.

5 top lead applicant’s countries
Portugal – 17
Ukraine – 16
Germany – 13
Italy – 12
Romania – 11

Submissions will now undergo validation and evaluation by the Journalism Science Alliance jury. The selected teams are expected to be announced in October 2025. After teams have been notified of the results, the agreements will be signed, and the first round of payments will follow.

The Journalism Science Alliance thanks all applicants for their submissions. For those who didn’t apply for this round, the next call for applications opens in early 2026.

Over the course of two years, starting in April 2025, the Journalism Science Alliance will fund up to 75 grants for investigative journalism projects that explore the powerful intersection of watchdog journalism and scientific expertise. The goal is to support impactful, high-quality journalism that informs and empowers the public across Europe.

Read more about the Journalism Science Alliance grants here.

Open call for applications for journalist-scientist teams grants
Open call for applications for journalist-scientist teams grants 2560 1707 journalismsciencealliance

The Journalism Science Alliance, a programme co-funded by the European Union, opens today the first call for grants for journalist-scientist teams across Europe. One million euros will be delivered in funding to produce investigative journalism backed by science co-created by journalists and scientists.

These grants, with the duration of eight months, will support collaborations between journalists and scientists to produce high-quality investigative journalism stories with local, regional and transnational impact, grounded in scientific evidence and focused on topics of public interest, such as climate change, healthcare, emerging technologies, or local governance.

Applications will remain open until the 4 August 2025, at 17:00 CEST.

The Journalism Science Alliance encourages submissions from journalists and media outlets from all formats – print, broadcast, digital, multimedia, and documentary –, scientists, academia, research institutions, freelancers, and NGOs engaged in journalism or academic/scientific research.

Each team must include at least one media outlet (the lead applicant must be a journalist) and one research or academic institution (co-lead).

In addition to funding, selected teams will receive mentorship, access to training sessions, and opportunities to participate in networking events with other grantees.

Applications must be submitted in English through the European Journalism Center Platform.

For more information, visit the JSA Grants page.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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