APPLY NOW FOR RSF BERLIN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Germany will once again invite journalists from countries with restricted freedom of press and information to Berlin for our annual fellowship program. Please apply online starting December 15th, 2025 until January 15th, 2026. 

The RSF Fellowship Program is designed to provide a safe space for journalists: 
Fellows will be able to take time off from their daily obligations to recover from their difficult working conditions. They will learn new skills to better protect themselves by taking part in a comprehensive safety training program.

THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 

The 2026 RSF Fellowship runs from June until November and encompasses:

  • A comprehensive, hands-on training program in digital security, incl. individual risk assessment
  • Workshops on safety and resilience building for journalists covering sensitive issues
  • Peer-to-peer exchange within a cohort of colleagues from different regions and professional backgrounds
  • Insights into the activities of Reporters Without Borders, a globally-active human rights organization
  • Networking with German media professionals and newsrooms
  • Opportunities to meet with relevant stakeholders of German civil society and policy fields
  • Holistic support for individual psychosocial needs

We expect fellows to be available for all program activities. On average, they should be able to spend up to approximately 20 to 25 hours per week on training, workshops and activities. There will be breaks in programming that can be individually tailored for travel or work purposes, but keeping a full-time editorial schedule while participating in the fellowship will not be possible.

The fellowship aims to empower journalists to become multipliers for digital self-defense for their colleagues and networks of media professionals. Participants are expected to dedicate themselves to conducting at least one workshop or training session in their country of residence after completion of the fellowship.

WHAT FELLOWSHIP OFFERS

In addition to the program outlined above, RSF will cover:

  • Visa and travel expenses
  • Assistance with all visa-related matters
  • A furnished studio apartment in Berlin for the duration of the fellowship
  • A monthly stipend for living expenses
  • Travel and health insurance 
  • Public transportation costs within Germany
  • Travel to networking events and/or journalism conferences 
  • A co-working space in a Berlin media hub
  • Touristic and social activities 

PERIOD OF STAY IN BERLIN

The fellowship starts at the beginning of June 2026 and ends in November 2026. The exact dates for the travel to and from Berlin will be coordinated with the chosen participants. RSF will assist with obtaining the necessary visa, however, a selection for the program does not automatically guarantee a positive or timely visa process.

ONLINE APPLICATION

DEADLINE: JANUARY 15th, 2026.APPLY NOW

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