IJP Middle East Fellowships are open for the journalists in Germany for the academic year 2025. These fellowships are travel and work fellowship to spend a two-month period in Germany.

The aim of the fellowship is to enable young journalists to familiarize themselves with the political issues in Germany at an early stage of their career.

The International Journalists Programmes (IJP) are a non-profit and economically as well as politically independent organization for the promotion of young journalists.

Application Deadline: June 15, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP)

• Department: Middle East Programme

• Course Level: Fellowship (Professional Development)

• Award: €5,000 (includes stipend + travel allowance)

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: Up to 5

• Nationality: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Israel, and Germany

• The award can be taken in: Germany (for Middle Eastern fellows) or the Middle East (for German fellows)

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Applicants must be from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territories, or Israel. German journalists may also apply to participate in an exchange with the Middle East.

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for professional development in journalism, including all areas of media reporting and editorial work.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Be a young journalist from one of the eligible countries
  • Submit a detailed CV with a passport photo
  • Include a recommendation letter from their editor-in-chief or head of department, confirming journalistic work and granting a temporary leave of absence
  • Provide work samples (optional)
  • Have a very good command of English (German is an asset but not required)

How to Apply

Applicants must send their complete application documents to [email protected] and [email protected] by June 15, 2025. The documents must include a CV, passport photo, a recommendation letter, and optionally, samples of journalistic work.

Benefits

• A one-time payment of €5,000 to cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses
• Participation in a three-day introductory conference in Berlin from October 29–31, 2025
• A short German language course (for Middle Eastern fellows)
• A two-month placement at a host media organization in Germany
• Long-term networking opportunities with journalists in Germany and the Middle East
• Personal and professional exposure to intercultural communication and international media practices

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