Applications are now open for the 2025 Reporters Without Borders 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 a period of 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-defense for journalists. The program is funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises.
WORTH
Every fellow will participate in a comprehensive training program in the field of digital security with experienced trainers for digital self-defense for journalists.
Reporters Without Borders Germany will cover:
- the travel costs
- assist with all visa-related matters
- provide and pay for an apartment in Berlin for the duration of the fellowship
- grant a monthly allowance of 1000€/month
- pay for the health insurance and
- for the use of public transportation in Berlin.
ELIGIBILITY
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.
DEADLINE: November 25, 2024
To apply and for more information, visit here
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