Overview

The Arthur F. Burns Fellowship Program gives 20 promising journalists from Germany, the United States and Canada the opportunity to gain professional and personal experience in the partner country. Fellows work for two months in a host media organization of their choice, learning about news operations in a foreign setting and serving as foreign correspondents for their home media. The fellowship provides journalists the opportunity to conduct in-depth reporting and gain first-hand knowledge of politics, business, and culture in the host country, while becoming fully integrated into the day-to-day business of the host newsroom.

Who Can Apply?

• German and U.S./Canadian journalists between the ages of 21 and 37.
• Candidates should be early- to mid-career journalists with a minimum of two years of professional experience in journalism or a related field.
• A working knowledge of German or English is typically required, as most activities will be conducted in these languages.
• Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in international journalism and a commitment to fostering cross-cultural understanding through their work.
• Candidates must have the endorsement of a media organization, which can facilitate their participation in the program.
• Deadline varies, 
• The deadline for applications is March 1, 2025 (for applicants from the U.S. and Canada) and February 1, 2025 (for applicants from Germany).

Application Procedure

German participants are requested to send to IJP a Curriculum Vitae in English or German, a passport picture, a short summary of their professional objectives in the host country and a letter of recommendation from their supervising editor. The letter of recommendation should support the application as proof of journalistic work and at the same time guarantee that the applicant can be released from his/her commitments for the duration of the program.

U.S. and Canadian applicants should contact the International Center for Journalists for further details on the application process.

What Financial Support is Available?

• The german participants of the Arthur F. Burns Fellowship receive a budget of 4,000 Euro plus 1,500 Euro travel allowance.
• American and Canadian fellows receive 5,500 US$. This covers their transatlantic flight and a portion of the fellows’ travel and basic living expenses. There will be no payment for the work in the host organization.

For More Information

For more information, visit IJP.