Journalist in Residence Fellowship

The Journalist in Residence Fellowship enables journalists to spend two months at the WZB. During this time, the fellows pursue their own research. They take advantage of the opportunity to exchange ideas with researchers and to participate in internal or public events.

The Journalist in Residence Fellowship was established in 2005. Since then, journalists have been hosted every year and remain connected to the WZB beyond their stay.

Staff and freelance journalists who regularly cover scientific topics or topics from politics, society and business for national and international media.

Usually two months or by arrangement. The period of the guest stay is agreed individually.

A research grant of 3,500 euros per month is offered for the duration of the stay. The WZB provides the scholarship holders with a workspace. All research resources of the institute library can be used freely.

•  March 1 to May 31: Application period for residencies taking place in the upcoming academic year.

•   June/July: Residencies are awarded.

•   from August onwards: Residencies take place on an individually arranged basis.

Applications should be submitted electronically and include a reference from the applicant’s editor-in-chief or main employer, up to five relevant work samples, a CV, and a sketch of the project to be undertaken as part of the residency. The project outline should be at least one page long and should include the aim of the stay at the WZB and the relation to the institute.