Media Forward Fund
Development of a fund for innovation projects and start-ups in the field of public interest journalism in Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
Technology Journalism Fellowship
This year, Publix is awarding the Publix Tech Journalism Fellowship for the first time, a unique continuing education programme that gives journalists the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the fields of technology and technology policy. The main topic of the first year, ‘Ethical AI’, focuses on the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence systems.
Given the rapid development of AI systems and their growing importance for politics, business and society, there is a need for journalists who can contextualise these technologies, highlight opportunities and risks, and facilitate a fact-based public debate. With the Technology Journalism Fellowship, Publix aims to promote independent, critical and forward-looking reporting on AI and its ethical implications. Journalists will be supported in deepening their expertise, developing new perspectives and building strong networks. The Publix Tech Journalism Fellowship is funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
The continuing education scholarship for technology journalism is primarily aimed at political, science and digital journalists who work either freelance or for local and national media outlets and news agencies and have a long-term interest in reporting on this topic. Support is provided to journalists and media professionals who are interested in critically assessing AI-based technologies and reporting on their responsible use.
The programme offers intensive networking and research opportunities in Germany and other European countries in two phases (14 days each), as well as insights into how AI systems work and how they are regulated at EU and federal level. It also facilitates exchange with editorial teams, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs and legislators.
The application phase for 2026 is now closed. The call for applications for 2027 is expected to begin in mid-2026.
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