€3,500 Journalists Fellowship in Germany
- Organization: IJP Internationale Journalisten-Programme (International Journalists' Programmes)
- Type: Fellowship
- Location: Global
- Deadline: January 20, 2027
- Age: 25 to 40
- Funding: Partially Funded
The International Journalists' Programmes (IJP) offer up to five young journalists from Southern Africa a two-month work exchange in Germany, at a German media outlet, while they research and produce stories for their home newsroom. The fellowship, named after former Federal President Horst Köhler, begins with an introductory conference in Berlin and aims to give Southern African journalists a platform in German media and build understanding between Germany and Africa. **What you get:** - A fixed bursary of 3,500 euros, expected to cover most travel, accommodation and living costs - Two months integrated into the daily work of a German newsroom, with placement chosen with IJP from your preferences - An introductory conference in Berlin and membership of IJP's worldwide alumni network **What you'll do:** - Work in a German newsroom while researching stories for your home media - Submit a report of at least three pages and copies of your published work after returning home **What you get:** - A fixed bursary of 3,500 euros, expected to cover most travel, accommodation and living expenses; no further payments are made - Two months working in a German newsroom of your preference, agreed with IJP - An introductory conference in Berlin - Access to IJP's worldwide alumni network and alumni events **What you'll do:** - Work in the day-to-day operations of a German host newsroom for two months - Research and produce stories for your home media - Write a report of at least three pages and provide copies of your published work after returning home (required to receive the full grant) **Key dates:** - Applications open: 1 November 2026 - Application deadline: 20 January 2027 - Fellowship in Germany for Southern African fellows: July and August 2027 (to be confirmed) - Introductory conference in Berlin: date to be announced **More information:** - Up to five Southern African journalists are selected each year - Applications are sent by email to office@ijp.org as digital documents only - Payment for work with host media is not envisaged - The selection committee's decision is final - Main funder: the German Federal Foreign Office
