IJP and Frontiers Travel Grants Cover Travel and Accommodation for Science Journalists

IJP and Frontiers travel grants support science journalists to attend Frontiers Science House in January 2027.

What IJP and Frontiers travel grants cover

Up to three journalists will receive travel and accommodation coverage for the 18–22 January 2027 programme in Davos, with arrival and departure arrangements depending on origin. Support includes access to relevant briefings, discussions and interview opportunities.

Important limitations

Recipients must secure their own travel documents. The organisers do not provide visa-application assistance. Access covers Frontiers programming, not World Economic Forum Congress Center accreditation. The grant preserves journalists’ editorial independence.

Who should apply and what to prepare

Applicants should be experienced science journalists in any media format. Submit one English PDF containing a statement of up to 500 words, a brief CV, at least three story ideas and a commissioning or commitment letter from an editor or outlet.

Deadline and submission

Send the application to johns@ijp.org and copy office@ijp.org by 20 November 2026. Use the subject “Davos Travel Grant 2027 Application” followed by your name. The call does not state the closing time or timezone.

Turn event access into a reporting plan

Prepare story ideas that could produce useful reporting rather than a diary of attendance. For each idea, identify a question, potential sources and the format your outlet would use. Consider what can be reported independently if a particular speaker or interview becomes unavailable. This is suggested preparation, not a promise of access to any individual.

Confirm the outlet’s role

Discuss the proposed coverage with an editor before requesting a commitment letter. Agree on the likely format, audience and production timetable, and be clear about who will edit the work. Do not describe an informal expression of interest as a confirmed commission. The grant’s editorial independence does not remove normal newsroom verification and conflict-disclosure practices.

Separate funding from permission to travel

An award does not itself provide a visa or replace the travel documents required for your circumstances. Check those requirements early and allow time for processing. Likewise, access to one organiser’s programme should not be described as access to every meeting taking place nearby. Use the official grant scope when discussing accreditation with your editor.

Budget beyond the headline

Ask how covered expenses are booked or reimbursed and what evidence must be retained. Establish whether you would need to pay anything upfront before making non-refundable arrangements. Do not assume equipment, additional nights or unrelated travel are included. Keep a contingency plan if travel permission is delayed.

Compare the right opportunity

A reporting travel grant serves a different purpose from a longer project fellowship. JAWS may be relevant to eligible health journalists seeking sustained mentoring rather than event attendance. Read our JAWS health reporting fellowship guide for the separate eligibility and application process.

Official application information

Read the official opportunity and application instructions.

Prepare your application against the organiser’s requirements, rather than relying on the headline alone. Check that documents are complete and that the application reaches the specified destination before the deadline. An application does not guarantee selection.

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