Fellowship Program for Journalists (India and Germany)

Participants engage in interactive formats, including newsroom visits, meet-the-reporter sessions, and the co-creation of a “Knowledge Sharing Handbook” on trust in journalism.

Benefits

• Networking & Exposure: Connect with young journalists from India, and Germany, building a lifelong network while gaining insights from senior Asian and European journalists.
• Skill Enhancement: Learn from peers and experts to improve storytelling skills, adopt a cross-border reporting perspective, and expand your journalistic approach.
• Knowledge Exchange: Gain firsthand experience of newsroom best practices from another country, improving workflows and operations in your home organization.
• Hands-On Experience: Participate in interactive journalism workshops, newsroom visits, and discussions on trust in media.
• Collaborative Learning: Contribute to the Knowledge Sharing Handbook, shaping conversations around trust and ethics in journalism.
• Professional Recognition: Engage in high-profile events, present your work on international platforms, and be part of a meaningful dialogue on media integrity.
• For the in-person events in India, your travel costs and a daily allowance will be covered.

What to Expect?

• Networking program for 12 young journalists from India and Germany
• April-November 2025
• Location: Hybrid, with in-person components across four Indian cities
• Joint development of the Knowledge Sharing Handbook: Trust in Media in collaboration with partners.
• 6-day stay in Delhi, including a final event and the completion of the handbook.
• Workshops in various Indian cities such as Bangalore, Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata will be held on the theme of trust in media.
• Online webinars will be spread across the tenure of the fellowship to support the development of the Knowledge Sharing Handbook.
• Presentation of the Knowledge Sharing Handbook in India and Germany

Eligibility Criteria

• You are a journalist between 20 and 38 years old (including students pursuing journalism and media professionals; open to journalists across all media formats, including radio, television, print, online, and independent media collectives).
• Your country of residence is India or Germany since at least five years.
• You have a minimum of two years of working experience in journalism.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Media Studies, or other relevant fields.
• You have a strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

For more information, visit Goethe-Institut.