Journalisten International

A program for young journalists from CSI countries.

Participants are offered a three-month study and work residence, which consists of a six-week academic course at the International Center for Journalism, followed by a one-week information-tour within Germany, and finally a six-week internship at a TV or radio station, online or newspaper editorial office, press or PR agency.

The target group of "Journalisten International" is coming from Belarus, Russia and the Ukraine as well as from other successor states of the former
Soviet Union, from Central Asia and the Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan).

„Journalisten International“ awards up to 10 scholarships for the duration of the program. Additionally, participants receive a grant to cover their travel expenses, and accommodation in student residence halls is also provided.
Eligible to apply are journalists who have an academic degree, journalistic experience and good German language skills. For justified cases there is also the opportunity to participate in a one-month German-class at the Goethe-Institut Berlin prior to the start of the program. Applicants should not be older than 35 years and must have journalism or media experiences.