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Application 2012/2013
The International Center for Journalism at Freie Universität Berlin is now offering its new course, the European Journalism-Fellowships 2012-2013. The programme (October 2012 – July 2013) will enable participants to network with professional colleagues from Eastern and Western Europe and the United States and provide them with the opportunity to take a two-semester leave from their professional positions and spend a sabbatical year at the Freie Universität Berlin widening their knowledge while pursuing their research project.
Journalists interested in the programme should apply directly to the European Journalism-Fellowships Programme in Berlin.
To apply for fellowships, candidates must submit the following typewritten documents in either German or English:
- a completed application form
- a curriculum vitae
- copies of academic diplomas, certificates etc.
- 2 letters of recommendation (in English or German)
- a selection of articles, books, or other samples of applicant's work
- proof of German language skills (by DAAD or Goethe-Institute)
- an exposé summarizing the applicant’s individual research project (3 to 5 pages)
- review of exposé by an academic expert or professor- only for Superior Fellowship of the Berlin State Parliament Foundation candidates
Applications via fax or e-mail cannot be accepted.
We will be happy to answer any questions.
Deadline for the application process is January 31, 2012 (Superior Fellowship: December 15, 2011).
Please notice that this is a receipt deadline, not a postmark deadline.
