Media Literacy Incubator – Portugal
June 23, 2026, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
NOVA FCSH, Av. de Berna, 26C, Lisbon
Media Literacy Incubator - Portugal
- Introduction to Changing Tide
- Democracy in the age of disinformation
- Disinformation and the media ecosystem
- Disinformation and Media Literacy
- Fact-checking
- Disinformation in election campaigns
- How to respond to disinformation
Who can apply?
Young people (aged 18–30) from EU member states (or countries for the CERV programme);
Young people with good command of English;
Young people with interest in disinformation, media literacy, democracy, digital rights, communication, youth participation, or related topics.
How to apply?
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Required documents: CV and a short motivation letter
In your motivation letter, tell us:
- why you want to join;
- why this topic matters to you;
- what you hope to learn;
- what you would like to contribute.
Why apply?
Because disinformation affects all of us — from politics and public debate to trust, participation, and everyday life online.
By taking part, you will:
- improve your ability to spot misleading or manipulative content;
- learn practical tools for navigating online information;
- exchange ideas with other young people from across Europe;
- explore the Portuguese context together with experts and civil society actors;
- become part of a wider European network working on democracy and disinformation.
Terms & Conditions
Participation is free of charge.
The group is limited to 25–30 people.
Travel reimbursement info, if applicable, will be shared with selected participants.
Participants are expected to actively contribute and complete feedback surveys.
What is the focus?
Disinformation resilience and regulatory innovation.
That means looking at questions like:
- how false or misleading information spreads online;
- how people and communities can become more resilient;
- what schools, media, civil society, and institutions can do;
- how Portugal and the EU are responding through policies and regulation;
- how young people can play an active role.
Additional opportunity: Changemakers
At the event, four participants will be selected as Changemakers.
Changemakers will have the chance to:
- join a mentorship process to design public awareness campaigns about disinformation;
- participate in further project activities, including three in-person events in Brussels and a second national event in Lisbon (Fall 2026 - June 2027);
- work with other young people from across Europe;
- present their ideas and campaigns to relevant European audiences.
Changemakers will be chosen based on their motivation, engagement, and contributions during the event.
*Financiado por fundos nacionais através da FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P., no âmbito do apoio UID/4627/2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54499/UID/04627/2025.
