International Center For Journalists
Funded journalism fellowship for German, American, and Canadian professionals to work abroad
Who: 21-40, Must be a German or US/Canadian journalist, Must have two years of professional, full-time journalism experience
Deadline: March 1, 2024
The Arthur F. Burns Fellowship provides young and experienced journalists with the opportunity to participate in an exchange program and work for prestigious media outlets in both Germany and the United States.
As fellows, reporters learn firsthand about events in their host country, write stories for local media outlets and produce broadcast programs for both host country and home audiences.
When they return home, they share their experiences with colleagues and continue to cover current events, using their new skills, contacts and a deeper understanding of international relations.
The 9-week program includes:
- One Week of Orientation in Washington D.C. (July 22, 2024 to July 27, 2024)
- Eight-Week Exchange Program (July 27, 2024 to September 21, 2024)
Benefits
The German participants of the Arthur F. Burns Fellowship receive a budget of €4,000 plus €1,500 travel allowance.
Each North American fellow will receive a $4,000 stipend to cover living expenses during the nine-week-long fellowship in Germany. Participants also receive $1,500 for travel expenses. The program also pays for living expenses during the orientation in Washington, D.C.
How to apply
Participants are required to provide the following documents:
- Personal Letter: A one-page letter detailing your motivation for applying to the program, including three potential story ideas to pursue during the fellowship
- Resume/CV
- Three Work Samples: Three professional work samples, which may be in any format (written, audio, video, etc.)
- A Letter of Recommendation: A one-page letter from your editor that recommends you for the program
- A Letter of Commitment to Publish Fellowship Content
- For Freelancers: A one-page letter from a media outlet that commits to publishing the work that you produce on this program
- For Journalists Employed by a Media Outlet: A one-page letter from your home outlet that commits to publishing your project from the fellowship
The 2024 Burns Fellows will be announced on Monday, April 1, 2024.
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