Request for Proposals: Marion Gräfin Dönhoff Fellowship

The Marion Gräfin Dönhoff Journalism Fellowship gives German and Eastern European journalists the opportunity to work for two months as a guest editor in an Eastern European, Baltic or German editorial office. Due to the war, in 2025 German bursary holders will be accommodated mainly in the three Caucasian republics and in Moldova.

Funding Information

• The scholarship consists of a one-off payment of 4,000 euros. This amount is intended to cover part of the travel costs, food and accommodation during the stay abroad, visa fees and health insurance.
• Work compensation in Germany is up to the individual host organization and usually not given.
• A postponement of the guest stay is not possible.
• The programme does not end after the two months. All fellows are invited to participate in alumni activities beyond the programme.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications are open to German and Eastern European journalists, bloggers and documentary filmmakers between the ages of 20 and 35 who regularly work as freelancers, journalists or editors for German or Eastern European newspapers, radio stations, TV stations or online editorial offices.
• Good German or English language skills are mandatory for Eastern European applicants.
• Of the applicants from Germany, those who can demonstrate knowledge of an Eastern European language are preferred.

Application Requirements

• CV
• A letter of motivation
• A letter of recommendation by an editor or supervisor supporting the application
• Three samples of publications (for TV and radio journalists: a comprehensive list of contributions, no clips)
• Proof of language skills (certificate, certificate from a language school, etc.)
• Preferences regarding host organizations and/or cities/regions

For more information, visit IJP.