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Applications are open for the 2025 Berlin Fellowship Program which aims to empower journalists in the digital field. Apply Below: When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline for the 2025 Berlin Fellowship Program is Monday, November 25th, 2024 at 23:59 (CET). Tell Me About The 2025 Berlin Fellowship Program: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Germany is calling for applications for its Berlin Fellowship Program for Digital Security for Journalists. RSF will invite six journalists from crisis areas to Berlin for six months (May 2025 until the end of October 2025). During their stay in Berlin, the fellowship holders can enjoy a break and will complete a comprehensive training program for digital security for journalists. Back home, they will become multipliers for digital self-defence for journalists. The program is funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises. Check: TaRL Africa Fellowship Program 2.0 For Sub-Saharan Africa Leaders – Apply Now! Which Fields are Eligible? Journalism Type: Fellowship Who can Apply For The 2025 Berlin Fellowship Program? Additionally, the eligibility criteria include: Professional journalists, bloggers, media professionals and citizen journalists who are exposed to digital threats of any form (such as for example surveillance, hacking, doxing or impersonation) want to educate themselves about digital security in order to improve their personal security and the safety of their sources and are interested in passing on the knowledge acquired during the fellowship program to colleagues in their home regions and, ideally, already have some experience in teaching or other areas of knowledge transfer and are able and willing to fully participate in the program. We expect the applicants to be available for all activities of the program including the comprehensive training for digital security. Please plan with about 20 to 25 hours per week during the training period. In the selection process, positive consideration will be given to applicants who work as investigative journalists on topics such as the climate crisis, corruption, labor rights or migration. Requirements: If you want to apply you must have a very strong command of the English language, as the whole fellowship program will be conducted entirely in English and must have adequate experience working as a journalist, be it as a professional journalist or as a citizen journalist and must be able and willing to fully participate in all activities of the program (see above: Who can apply) must show that you are willing to return to their home region after the fellowship in Germany must show a strong interest in learning in-depth about digital security for journalists. A high level of proficiency in regards to digital security is not required. Anyone who is used to working with a computer and smartphone can apply. Which Countries Are Eligible? All countries Check: Fully Funded TKM Foundation Scholarships 2024/25 For Female Undergraduates In Nigeria Where will the Award be Taken? Germany How Many Awards? Not specified What is the Benefit of the Award? Additionally, the benefits include: Comprehensive training program in digital security with experienced trainers for digital self-defence for journalists. Coverage of travel costs for fellows. Assistance with all visa-related matters. Provision and payment for an apartment in Berlin during the fellowship. Monthly allowance of €1,000. Coverage of health insurance expenses. Payment for public transportation use in Berlin. Insights into the activities of Reporters Without Borders Germany, a leading journalist and human rights organization. Networking opportunities with German journalists and other members of civil society. How Long Will the Award Last? 6 months How to Apply: If you want to apply for the Berlin Fellowship Program, please fill out this form and upload the required documents here: https://forms.projectresources.org/index.php/772292?langen Please also check your spam folder after registering. If you do not receive a link, please try with a different email address.

International Fellowships

Call for Applications 2025 Berlin Fellowship Program: Empowering Journalists in the Digital Field

TaRL Africa Fellowship Program 2.0 For Sub-Saharan Africa Leaders – Apply Now!

IFA CrossCulture Program (CPP) Fellowships 2025 (Fully Funded To Germany)

Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program On Democracy and Development 2025 At Standford University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 In The USA ( $85,000 Stipend)

Georgetown University Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program 2025/26 (Funded To The USA)