Open call for journalists: Mediathon SIMR 2025 – Writing together for change
15 January 2025
Journalists from the Republic of Moldova are invited to participate in the SIMR 2025 Mediathon, an event dedicated to the collaborative production of journalistic content with social impact. The Mediathon will take place between February 27 and March 1, 2025, in Chisinau, and offers participants the opportunity to develop research projects and compete for grants of up to 5,000 euros.
What is Mediathon SIMR 2025?
This event is organized to support investigative journalism in the Republic of Moldova and to encourage collaboration between journalists and civil society representatives. For three days, participants will have access to:
- Workshops: In these, advanced techniques of investigative journalism and data journalism will be presented.
- Opportunities for collaboration: Teams of journalists and civic activists will work together to address social issues and community challenges.
- Grants for projects: The ideas developed within the Mediathon will be able to apply for funding of up to 5,000 euros, for the implementation of journalistic projects in the next 3-5 months.
Who can apply?
The call is open for journalists and representatives of independent media in the Republic of Moldova who:
- Have at least two years of professional experience.
- It promotes democratic values and provides the public with quality information.
- They are interested in developing investigative journalistic materials collaboratively.
- They have availability to participate in the event and the ability to implement the proposed projects.
Regional media representatives are encouraged to apply. Participants from outside Chisinau will benefit from accommodation and transportation provided.
Project topics addressed
The participating teams will develop journalistic projects that include at least five media products and deal with topics such as:
- Public money management and public procurement
- Wealth and integrity of civil servants
- Human rights
- Environmental issues
- Justice reform
- Education, health, gender equality and others.
Selection process and conduct
- January 15, 2025: Application deadline.
- January 22, 2025: Selection of candidates.
- February 27-28, March 1: SIMR Mediathon 2025 in Chisinau.
- 5-15 March 2025: Competition for grants.
- April 2025: Launch of the implementation of the winning projects.
How do you apply?
To participate, fill out the application form available online: FORM DE APLICARE_JURNALIȘTI_RO. Additional details and access to the form can be obtained at: simr_grants@proton.me. The number of places is limited to 30 participants.
The SIMR 2025 Mediathon is organized within the project “Supporting Independent Media and Quality Content Publishing in Moldova,” implemented by IREX Europe (ERIM) and the Media Project “With Meaning,” with the financial support of the European Union.
This event represents a unique opportunity for journalists from the Republic of Moldova to learn, collaborate and contribute to positive change in the community through quality journalism.
