Program for German Journalists to Visit Japan
Interest in Japan has dropped noticeably in Germany, and the number of reports about Japan by the German media has also significantly declined as a result of global shifts in power. The recent earthquake-, tsunami-, and nuclear disasters have generated extensive news coverage on Japan again; yet in general German media are increasingly focusing on countries such as China and India. As a democratically governed superpower in Asia and an economic powerhouse, Japan remains one of Germany’s important strategic partners, however.
In order to promote increased and more varied news coverage of Japan in the German media, the Robert Bosch Stiftung launched a program in 2009 for German journalists to visit Japan.
Applications are open to journalists active in all forms of German media (print, TV, radio, online). There is no age limit.
In 2011, the Robert Bosch Stiftung will carry out the program for the second time. The topic of this year’s program will be "Security and Cooperation in Asia: Historical Patterns & Future Trends".
The six-day program will include speeches as well as discussions with prominent members from politics, administration, business, science, and the media. Select participants will also be asked to give a lecture on a current issue related to Germany during a symposium for Japanese decision makers as part of the overall program. In the second half of the program, the journalists will have the opportunity to conduct their own research. The program will be held in English and Japanese. We expect the participants to have excellent English-language skills. Language assistance will be provided during the entire program. A publication following the conclusion of the trip is expressly desired
The Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs (Keizai Koho Center) and the Japanese-German Center Berlin are assisting the Robert Bosch Stiftung in organizing and carrying out the program.
The selection process for this year's program is completed. The deadline for submittal of applications was June 17, 2011. We no longer accept applications for the program 2011.
In order to promote increased and more varied news coverage of Japan in the German media, the Robert Bosch Stiftung launched a program in 2009 for German journalists to visit Japan.
Applications are open to journalists active in all forms of German media (print, TV, radio, online). There is no age limit.
In 2011, the Robert Bosch Stiftung will carry out the program for the second time. The topic of this year’s program will be "Security and Cooperation in Asia: Historical Patterns & Future Trends".
The six-day program will include speeches as well as discussions with prominent members from politics, administration, business, science, and the media. Select participants will also be asked to give a lecture on a current issue related to Germany during a symposium for Japanese decision makers as part of the overall program. In the second half of the program, the journalists will have the opportunity to conduct their own research. The program will be held in English and Japanese. We expect the participants to have excellent English-language skills. Language assistance will be provided during the entire program. A publication following the conclusion of the trip is expressly desired
The Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs (Keizai Koho Center) and the Japanese-German Center Berlin are assisting the Robert Bosch Stiftung in organizing and carrying out the program.
The selection process for this year's program is completed. The deadline for submittal of applications was June 17, 2011. We no longer accept applications for the program 2011.
