Berlin Fellowship Program for Digital Security for Journalists 2025

The Berlin Fellowship Program for Digital Security for Journalists invites six journalists from crisis areas to Berlin for a six-month fellowship (May 2025 to October 2025). Fellows participate in a comprehensive training program on digital security for journalists and gain opportunities to network with German journalists and civil society actors. The program is funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises, covering travel, housing in Berlin, health insurance, a monthly stipend, and related costs.

Comprehensive training program in digital security for journalists; networking opportunities; accommodation in Berlin; travel costs covered; health insurance; monthly stipend.

Professional journalists, bloggers, media professionals and citizen journalists who are exposed to digital threats and who are willing to educate others about digital security and return to their home region after the fellowship.

Apply via the provided application form.