Deadline: June 15, 2025

Within the Middle East Programme, founded in 2005, the IJP contributes to an intensive dialogue between media outlets in a region particularly affected by conflict and at the same time invites journalists from Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt to take part in an exchange with their German colleagues.

Up to five journalists from the Middle East (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, and Israel) will be allowed to receive a two-month travel and work scholarship in Germany. This is done in cooperation with governmental institutions, foundations, and sponsors in Germany and the Middle East. At the same time, this scholarship is open to journalists from Germany who can apply for a two-month stay in the Middle East.

The fellowship is intended to enable young journalists to become familiar with the political issues in Germany at an early stage of their careers. This raises awareness of aspects of relations between Germany and the Middle East and gives participants a personal insight into mentality, culture, and everyday life in Germany and the European Union.

The practical part of the fellowship ensures contact with colleagues in the region, with the idea that participants have a network in one another’s regions in the future.

Benefits

• Each fellow receives a one-time payment of 5,000 euros (stipend money + 1.000 euros travel allowance). The amount is intended to cover most travel, food, and accommodation costs. Scholarship holders are expected to contribute. There is no remuneration for journalistic work.

Eligibility

Applications may be submitted by any citizen of the countries mentioned above, aged 21 or over, who is working as a regular employee, trainee, or journalist for the media. The maximum age is 37 years.

Application

• The application must be accompanied by a detailed CV with a passport photo and a recommendation letter written by the head of the department or editor-in-chief. The letter should support the application, guarantee temporary leave of absence for the duration of the fellowship, and serve as evidence of journalistic activity. Samples of work may be enclosed. A very good knowledge of English is expected. While a knowledge of German will naturally be welcomed, this is not an essential requirement for an application.

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Send applications to freiling@ijp.org and office@ijp.org