Application is now open for the RSF Reporting International Fellowships in Germany. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications in before the deadline date.
About Reporters Without Borders and the Fellowship
Reporters Without Borders, also known as “Reporter ohne Grenzen” in German, is a global non-governmental organization that plays a crucial role in defending press and information freedom around the world. The organization’s primary mission is to document and raise awareness about violations of press and information freedom, particularly when journalists and their teams face threats and dangers. Their ultimate goal is to safeguard and uphold the fundamental right to freedom of information.
To further this mission, Reporters Without Borders offers the RSF Reporting International Fellowships. These fellowships aim to provide a secure and supportive environment for highly motivated journalists who have been exposed to threats and dangers due to their work. The fellowship program offers the selected candidates the opportunity to continue their journalistic projects. Specifically:
The fellowship program lasts for six months. The program is open to journalists from countries where press freedom is restricted, and information freedom is under threat. The primary purpose of these fellowships is to enable journalists to work on and complete their journalistic projects in a safe and conducive environment.
These fellowships are invaluable for journalists who often work in challenging and sometimes dangerous environments. By providing a sanctuary to continue their important work, Reporters Without Borders supports their commitment to freedom of the press and the vital role journalism plays in informing the public.
Overall, the RSF Reporting International Fellowships demonstrate the organization’s commitment to protecting journalists and the fundamental human right to freedom of information.
Details about RSF Reporting International Fellowships:
Scholarship Sponsor: Reporters Without Borders (Reporter ohneGrenzen), Germany
Scholarship Value: Varies
Number of awards: 2
Study level: Fellowship
Host Institution(s): Reporters Without Borders (Reporter ohneGrenzen), Germany
Benefits:
The journalists selected as winners of the RSF Reporting International Fellowships offered by Reporters Without Borders will receive comprehensive support to ensure their safety and enable them to work on their journalistic projects. Here is what the fellowship program covers:
- Visa and Travel Costs
- Furnished Apartment in Berlin
- Travel Health Insurance
- Monthly Grant
- Psychological Support
- Workshops
- Professional and Personal Training
Eligibility Criteria for RSF Reporting International Fellowships
Applicants are advised to meet the following requirements to be eligible for RSF Reporting International Fellowships:
- International candidates are qualified to apply for the program.
- Qualified Course or Subjects: Each applicant can apply for the two RSF Reporting Fellowships:
- RSF Research and Recharge Fellowship
- RSF Digital Freedom & Safety Fellowship
- Eligibility Criteria: To be qualified, the applicants must meet all the following/given standards:
The candidates must have adequate experience in the field of journalism, whether they are citizens or professional journalists.
- The candidates must be recognized as professional journalists, bloggers, media professionals, or citizen journalists to be admitted.
- Language Requirement: Since the whole fellowship program will be performed in English, candidates must possess a very strong command of the language.
Documents Required for Application
The following paperwork must be brought to the university by the students:
To apply for the RSF Reporting International Fellowships offered by Reporters Without Borders, you will need to prepare a comprehensive application. Here are the key components required for your application:
- A Scan of Your Current Passport: Ensure that your passport is valid for at least another 12 months, or that it can be independently renewed. Provide a clear scan or copy of the relevant pages of your passport.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Prepare your curriculum vitae in tabular form (CV). Include your educational and professional background, work experience, journalism-related activities, awards, and any other relevant information.
- Letter of Motivation (1-2 pages): Write a letter of motivation explaining the following points:
- Why you are applying for the research fellowship?
- Specific factors that threaten or complicate your personal work situation.
- How you plan to use your stay in Berlin and how it will positively impact your future work in your home country.
- Detailed Project Outline (1-2 pages): Provide a detailed project outline addressing the following questions:
- What is the topic you would like to work on and why?
- How do you plan to accomplish your chosen project?
- What medium (e.g., photography, video, reportage, print, podcast, data journalism) do you intend to use to publish the project, and the reasons for your choice?
- Explain why you are concerned with the chosen topic and the relevance of the project at this moment.
- Define your intended audience and explain why you have chosen this audience.
- Provide the current status of your project, including the schedule and milestones.
- Describe any distribution plan you have in mind or specific commitments from publishers.
- Explain how you intend to use the six months in Berlin specifically for your project.
Application Procedure for RSF Reporting International Fellowships
Applications for this scholarship must be made online. Interested candidates are required to complete and sign the application form. Please send the completed application form and other requested documents in PDF format to: rsf-fellowships-germany@proton.me. You can visit the official website for additional details.
The Submission Deadline is: November 19th, 2023, at 11:59 pm (CET)
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