Google News Initiative Fellowship: Connecting young talent with leading news organisations

The Google News Initiative Fellowship, organised by the European Journalism Centre and funded by the Google News Initiative, offers paid summer placements to journalism, technology or design students who want to kick off their career in the news industry.

Fellows gain relevant work experience, learn from experts and build lifelong contacts.

In 2020, the programme offers 50 paid Fellowship placements across 14 European countries.

Timeline & important dates:

• 30th March: Deadline to submit your application.
• April: News organisations review applications and contact the successful candidate.
• 30th May: All fellows participate in a one-day Bootcamp in Brussels.
• Between June and October (8 weeks): Fellows join their host organisations.