Reporters Without Borders RSF in Germany is now accepting applications for the RSF Berlin Fellowship 2026. This program runs for six months from June to November 2026 and is fully funded. It is for journalists, bloggers and media workers from around the world who want to learn more about digital security and self protection. The fellowship helps participants stay safe from online threats like hacking, spying or fake accounts. It also trains them to share this knowledge with others back home. The program covers all costs including travel, housing, health insurance and monthly money so fellows can focus only on learning. This is a great chance for journalists to build skills meet other professionals and become stronger in the digital field. The deadline to apply is 15 January 2026.
RSF Berlin Fellowship Summary
| Country | Germany |
| Location | Berlin |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Dates | June to November 2026 |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Deadline | January 15, 2026 |
About the RSF Berlin Fellowship
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Germany runs this fellowship to help journalists in hard places. You take time off from danger and learn how to stay safe online. Training covers risk check tools against attacks and how to teach others. You join a small group from different countries for talks and visits. After you go home and run at least one workshop for your colleagues. The program mixes rest digital skills and RSF work insights.
See Also: Fully Funded: NTU Global Connect Fellowship 2026
RSF Berlin Benefits
You get full support.
- Monthly living stipend for food and things.
- Free furnished apartment in Berlin.
- Round-trip economy flights.
- Berlin public transport pass.
- Health and accident insurance.
- Fun tours and social events.
- Co-working space in media hub.
- Help with visa. All funded by Berlin government and partners.
Eligibility Criteria
You must:
- Be a professional journalist, blogger or citizen reporter.
- Have experience in teaching, mentoring or sharing knowledge with others.
- Face threats like surveillance, hacking, doxing or attacks.
- Want to learn digital security (no expert needed just basic computer use).
- Plan to teach others back home (some teaching experience good).
- Speak fluent English.
- Commit 20-25 hours a week (no full job during).
- Return home after to share knowledge. From countries with press problems. Open to all genders and backgrounds.
Required Documents
Upload in online form.
- Application form.
- CV with your work.
- Proof of journalism experience.
- Motivation letter about threats and why this helps.
- Reference if possible. All in English.
Also See: Truist Foundation Fellowship 2026 (Watson Institute)
Deadline
- Applications open: December 15, 2025
- Deadline: January 15, 2026
- Interviews: Mid-March 2026
- Results: End March 2026
- Program: June to November 2026 Apply when open.
How to Apply For RSF Berlin Fellowship
Online and free.
- Wait for call December 15 2025.
- Go to RSF site and fill form.
- Upload papers.
- Submit by deadline.
- Shortlist get video interview March 2026.
- Results end March 2026.
- If yes get visa help and plan trip.
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