Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Germany is offering a new scholarship. The scholarship is directed at journalists worldwide who are exposed to particular risks and challenges due to their work.
We invite a journalist from a war zone or crisis area to take some time out from their stressful environment and come to Berlin for six months, where they can rest and work on a new journalistic project.
WORTH
Due to the current situation we suggest the following agenda:
- The scholarship will run for six months, from autumn 2020 to spring 2021.
- We pay your travel expenses, provide an apartment, pay a monthly grant of 1000 €, and provide a pass for free public transport in Berlin for six months.
- As a participant, you will have the opportunity to take on a new journalistic challenge during your scholarship.
- You can also use the time to expand your professional network and to recover from stressful circumstances in your home country.
- You will have time to develop new ideas and enhance your journalistic skills.
- We also offer psychosocial support if needed. We will be glad to offer advice and guidance if you want to explore the political and cultural scene in Berlin
ELIGIBILITY
- Participants should have a good command of English or German
- Participants should have adequate work experience as a journalist.
- The fellow must also have a firm intention to return to his/her country of origin after the six-month scholarship period.
DEADLINE: June 12, 2020
To apply and for more information visit here
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