The International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP) Southern-African Journalists’ Fellowship Programme 2027 in Germany (3,500 Euro Stipend).

The Southern Africa Federal President Horst Köhler Fellowship is an annual work exchange programme for journalists from Southern Africa and Germany. Journalists work at media outlets of their choice for several weeks, producing content for their home newsrooms while gaining insights into the political, economic, cultural and social context of the host country. The programme begins with an introductory conference in Berlin, followed by placements at partner media organisations. It is run by the International Journalists' Programmes (IJP) and funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. What you get • 3,500 Euro fixed payment • Work placement at German media outlet of choice • Attendance at introductory conference in Berlin • Networking opportunities with journalists and alumni • Exposure on global media stage How to apply 1. Submit digital documents between 1 November and 20 January 2027 2. Include preferences for which media outlet to work with 3. IJP organisers select final placement after reviewing applications 4. Selected applicants attend introductory conference in Berlin 5. Complete work placement at assigned media organisation 6. Submit report of at least three pages and copies of published work after returning home

• Journalist from Southern Africa (SADC Member States or Kenya) • Age between 25 and 40 • Regularly employed by a media organisation • Above average English language skills • Digital submission of documents only