**Expenses Covered:**

- Visa and travel expenses
- Furnished accommodation in Berlin
- Health insurance coverage for the six-month stay in Berlin
- Monthly stipend of €1,000
- Access to psychological support
- Workshops (such as digital safety training and stress management)
- Opportunities for professional journalistic or personal development training

**Requirements for a Successful Application**

- **Program Eligibility**: Applicants must have a clear vision of how the six-month fellowship in Berlin will positively impact their current work situation.
*Note:* The fellowship is intended for personal growth and, if necessary, professional reorientation, allowing journalists to return to their home countries with renewed perspectives and energy.

- **Professional Journalism Experience**: Applicants should have several years of experience as professional journalists.
*Note:* While we value the work of human rights advocates, only professional journalists are eligible, in line with RSF’s mandate.

- **Personal Risk Due to Journalism**: A profile indicating personal risk due to journalistic work or challenging work conditions caused by external risk factors.

- **Proficiency in English**: Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English in a professional setting.

- **Valid Passport**: Applicants should hold a passport valid for at least 12 months from the application date (or be able to renew it independently).

- **Health and Independence**: Candidates must be in good health to undertake extended travel and stay abroad for six months, with the ability to handle daily life independently in a new environment.

- **Return to Home Country**: Candidates must be willing and able to return to their home country after the fellowship.
*Note:* Due to visa requirements, we cannot consider applications from journalists unable to return to their home country due to political or safety concerns, as German authorities require a guaranteed return.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds to ensure a diverse pool of candidates.

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