🇧🇪 Summer School for Young Journalists at the European Parliament 🤖 ESMH Summer School — Science Communication in the Age of AI, Brussels 🇧🇪
Are you a young journalist or content creator with at least two years of experience, a genuine interest in science communication, and a pressing need to understand what AI is actually doing to your profession? The European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) of the European Parliament is inviting up to 50 young EU journalists aged 18 to 36 to a four-day summer school at the European Parliament in Brussels — focused entirely on AI in science journalism and newsrooms. Through hands-on workshops, panel discussions with policymakers and researchers, and sessions with experienced science journalists, you will leave with the tools to cover AI responsibly, tell compelling science stories, and navigate the evolving landscape of digital media. Travel and accommodation costs are covered for selected participants. Deadline: 18 March 2026 at 12:00 CET (midday).
🏛️ Did You Know? The European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) is part of the European Parliament's Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) — one of the few parliamentary bodies in the world with a dedicated unit specifically designed to bridge the gap between scientists, journalists, and elected policymakers. It was launched in 2018 and has since supported hundreds of journalists covering science and technology across Europe.
What Will You Learn & Do?
🤖Explore how AI is being used in newsrooms today — and how to harness its potential for science communication while understanding its clear limits and ethical implications
🛠️Participate in four interactive, hands-on workshops in smaller groups led by experienced science journalists and media trainers — focused on practical skills for covering AI and integrating it into reporting and editing workflows
📖Learn how to tell engaging, accurate science stories that genuinely captivate audiences — navigating the specific complexities of science communication in a noisy digital environment
🎙️Join thematic panel discussions with policymakers, researchers, journalists, and science communicators on the future of AI and journalism
🤝Network with up to 50 young journalists from across EU member states — building connections across borders and beats inside the European Parliament itself
💡 Did You Know? Science journalism is one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialisations in European media — yet studies consistently show it is also one of the most underserved in terms of dedicated training. The ESMH Summer School is one of the very few fully funded, EU-level training programmes specifically designed for journalists covering science and technology.
Financial Support & Practicalities
✈️Selected participants receive a grant to cover travel costs within the EU and accommodation for the duration of the event — subject to eligibility conditions confirmed upon selection
📍The summer school takes place at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium — one of the most significant institutional venues in Europe for journalism and policy
👥Up to 50 young journalists will be selected — competition is expected to be high, so a strong, well-prepared application is essential
✉️Questions? Contact: esmh@europarl.europa.eu
Who Can Apply?
🌍You are a citizen of an EU member state — this opportunity is exclusively open to EU nationals
🎂You are between 18 and 36 years old at the time of application
🗣️You are fluent in both written and spoken English — the sole working language of the summer school
📰You have at least 2 years of professional experience in journalism or content creation
🔬You have a demonstrable passion for science communication — this should be clearly reflected in your application
Key Information
Application Link
🔗 Apply here: ec.europa.eu — ESMH Summer School 2026 Application Form
🌐 More info: sciencemediahub.eu
✉️ Questions: esmh@europarl.europa.eu
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