Rest and Resilience Fellowship 2025 in Germany | Fully Funded
Rest and Resilience Fellowship in Germany is a collaborative program between Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Taz Panter Foundation. Each year, this fellowship invites two journalists from nations with limited freedom of the press and information. The Short Term fellowship program in Berlin is flexible and can be customized to suit each fellow’s unique needs and interests, without the requirement to follow a structured daily schedule.
Host Country:
Germany
Host Organization:
Reporter Ohne Grenzen
Fellowship Location:
Berlin, Germany
Fellowship Duration:
6 months (May 2025- October 2025)
Benefits of the Fellowship
Monthly Grant: €1,000 for living expenses
Accommodation: Furnished apartment in Berlin
Travel Costs: Visa and travel expenses to and from Berlin covered
Health Insurance: Travel health insurance for six months
Psychological Support: Access to support during the fellowship
Workshops and Training: Digital safety, stress management, and more
Networking Opportunities: International journalists and German media professionals
Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
Be a professional journalist from a country with restricted freedom of press and information
Have several years of experience in journalism
Face personal risks or challenging work conditions due to your journalistic work
Be proficient in English
Hold a valid passport for at least 12 months
Be in good health and able to handle daily life independently
Be willing to return to your home country after the fellowship
Required Documents:
Online application form completed and signed.
Scanned passport (showing validity for 1 year).
CV in tabular form.
A motivation letter explaining the purpose of applying in this fellowship. Mention your difficult working situations and how this program will improve those conditions positively.
How to apply:
Completed Online Form: Submit by November 25th, 2024, 11:59 pm (CET)
Scanned Passport: Valid for at least 12 months, submit by November 25th, 2024, 11:59 pm (CET)
Tabular Curriculum Vitae: Highlighting journalistic experience, submit by November 25th, 2024, 11:59 pm (CET)
Letter of Motivation: Explaining your application reasons and plans, submit by November 25th, 2024, 11:59 pm (CET)
Submission: Secure and encrypted online application
Selection Process:
Initial review of applications
Shortlisted candidates notified for interviews
Final selection and notification by February 2025
Application Deadline:
25th November, 2024.
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