MFRR Journalists-in-Residence Programme 2027 in Germany

The Media Freedom Rapid Response Journalists-in-Residence (JiR) Programme 2027 provides a temporary relocation and professional support for media professionals facing harassment or threats due to their work. Selected participants receive rent-free furnished accommodation in Leipzig, a monthly stipend of €1,000, basic health insurance, travel costs, and visa coverage, with the possibility of additional services such as psychological counselling and journalism-related workshops. The programme lasts three to six months and aims to enable journalists to rest, recover, and continue their work in a safer environment.

Rent-free furnished accommodation in Leipzig, monthly stipend, health insurance, travel costs, visa costs, and optional psychological counselling, language courses and journalism-related workshops.

Eligible media professionals who have faced threats, harassment, intimidation, or other pressure connected to their journalistic activities and who require temporary relocation and support.

Submit required application documents as part of the JiR call for applications.