The aim is to provide Australian journalists with the chance to explore issues relevant to Germany and present them to Australian audiences.

The winner will receive full funding to attend the Global Media Forum (GMF) 22.-24. June 2026 in Bonn, Germany. The GMF is an annual conference organized by Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster and one of the most relevant international media outlets.

The 2026 grant topic is:   Germany and Australia within a new world (dis)order?

As the international order undergoes a period of significant transformation, marked by conflicts, economic uncertainties, and the rise of new power dynamics, the relationship between countries like Germany and Australia becomes increasingly vital. The recent years have witnessed a surge in global instability, from the war in Ukraine to increasing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. At the same time, the rise of protectionism, the climate crisis, and the ongoing debate about the future of multilateralism present essential challenges. In this context, the question arises: How can Germany and Australia adapt, position themselves and collaborate to address the challenges of a new world (dis)order?

The winner will receive an invitation to attend the Global Media Forum in Bonn, Germany in June 2026.

You are invited to submit a comprehensive, well-developed outline of a journalistic project to the assessment panel convened by the National Press Club of Australia and the German Embassy. The Assessment takes into account factors such as a detailed project outline, originality and significance of the subject matter as well as prospects for successful completion and publication. The topic has purposely been defined in less specific terms for you to choose your own angle - be it political, economic, social, cultural, autobiographic or other.

• Address: PO Box 6184 KINGSTON 2604 ACT
• Phone: 02-6270 1935
• Email: coordinator@npc.org.au