European Development Journalism Grants

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€ 120,000 /Avg

Deadline for applications: 8 February 2021 (deadline extended from 18 January)
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Global Health Journalism Grant for France

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€ 15,000 /Avg

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Innovation in Development Reporting Grant

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€ 20,000 /Avg

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Mathias Tertilt

Germany

Biography

Mathias Tertilt is a freelance journalist, science writer and filmmaker based in Cologne. His work is published by several german print and broadcasting media, e.g. DIE ZEIT, Süddeutsche Zeitung, ARD, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, ARTE. He mainly covers science and medicine.  He attended the renowned German School of Journalism in Munich and holds a BSc in Life Sciences and MA in Journalism.

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Funded projects

How climate change shapes healthcare issues

The journalist will follow Bangladesh scientists to villages to explore the health effects of climate change, examining soil and freshwater quality, waterborne diseases, and access to healthcare.

Tuberculosis In India

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health problem in India. The "German Doctors" are fighting the disease in the slums of Kolkata. This reporting project explores the efforts to stop TB by means of new drugs and better access to healthcare.