The Rest & Resilience Fellowship

Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD); À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A fellowship program provider is seeking two journalists from countries with restricted press and information freedoms to participate in a six-month fellowship in Berlin. The program covers all costs, including travel expenses, accommodation, and offers professional development workshops. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with international journalists and improve their skills in a supportive environment, returning home rejuvenated and with new perspectives.

Prestations

Visa and travel costs covered

Furnished apartment

Monthly budget for living expenses

Psychological support

Workshops for development

Qualifications

• Journalists from countries with restricted press and information freedoms.
• Ability to participate in workshops for professional development.

Responsabilités

• Participate in various workshops for professional development and networking.
• Engage with international journalists and connect with German newsrooms.
• Attend language courses and receive psychosocial counseling if desired.

Description du poste

Deadline: 15/01/2026

Location: Berlin

The Rest and Resilience Fellowship is a program of the taz Panter Foundation, which has been held annually since 2015. The call for applications 2026 is now open.

Fellowship

Two journalists from countries with restricted press and information freedoms are invited to Berlin for a six-month stay. During their time in Berlin, the media professionals can take a break from their daily responsibilities, recover from difficult working conditions, and broaden their personal and professional horizons. At the end of the six months, the fellows return to their home countries with renewed energy and new perspectives to continue their journalistic work.

If they wish, participants may withdraw completely from public life. However, the fellowship includes various workshops for professional development and networking, and participation in these is strongly recommended. In addition, the stay in Berlin offers the opportunity to connect with international journalists from around the world, get to know German newsrooms, attend language courses, and—if desired—receive individual psychosocial counselling.

Costs covered by the programme

• Visa and travel costs
• Furnished apartment in Berlin
• Travel health insurance for the six-month stay in Berlin
• A monthly budget to cover living expenses for each of the six months
• Psychological support
• Workshops (e.g., digital security training, stress management)
• Professional journalistic and/or personal development opportunities

Planned fellowship period

The stay in Berlin is limited to six months. The anticipated fellowship period is fromMay 1 to October 31, 2026.

• The completed and signed application form, including:
• A motivation letter (1–2 pages) explaining why you are applying for the Rest & Resilience Fellowship

No applications will be accepted after the deadline. The application deadline is January 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CET).