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Journalism Award for Integration

The Austrian Integration Fund's (ÖIF) Journalism Award for Integration recognizes outstanding journalistic contributions on integration in Austria. The prize is awarded to journalists and collectives who analyze social developments and highlight opportunities and challenges in the field of integration through factual reports, features, and opinion pieces. The prize is awarded annually in cooperation with the independent Expert Council for Integration.

Information regarding the submission deadline for the 2026 Integration Journalism Prize will follow shortly.

Categories at a glance

Price categories

  • Print /Online
  • Audiovisual media (TV and video)
  • Auditory media (radio and podcasts)
  • Young Talent Award (for journalists under 30 years of age)

Main topics

  • Working and learning German
  • Empowering women and girls with a migration background
  • Prospects for young refugees
  • Integration of skilled workers from abroad
  • Ukrainian refugees in Austria
  • Prevention of antisemitism, extremism and radicalization in the context of migration

Who can apply?

All journalists who publish or broadcast in Austria are eligible to submit entries – regardless of the medium. Contributions from print, online, TV, radio, or podcasts relating to integration in Austria are welcome.

What content requirements must be met by the submissions?

The Integration Journalism Prize is awarded to individuals who, through factual and balanced reports, features, and opinion pieces, highlight current challenges and opportunities in the field of integration, critically examine social developments, and carefully explore topics of cultural identity and belonging in Austria. The focus is on an independent and innovative approach to the subject.

What is there to win?

2,000 euros will be awarded per category, and a maximum of three entries can be submitted per submission.

contact

For questions, please contact: journalismuspreis(at)integrationsfonds.at

Download

Terms and conditions of participation and data protection information for the Journalism Prize 2025 (PDF, 72 KB)