Target Groups: Journalists, media workers, documentary filmmakers and press photographers legally residing in EU Member States or candidate countries, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Türkiye. Applicants need at least three years of journalistic experience, two reference letters from reputable human rights or media organisations, and at least A2-level English, German or Russian.
Short Description: The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), through the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), offers temporary relocation and support to media professionals facing harassment, intimidation or pressure related to their work, as well as those in need of respite. Selected participants receive a rent-free furnished apartment in Leipzig, a monthly stipend of EUR 1,000, health insurance and coverage of travel and visa costs. Additional support may include psychological counselling, digital security training, language courses, professional development and networking, allowing participants to recover in a safe environment while continuing their work at their own pace.
Location: Leipzig, Germany.
Dates: 2027; residencies of three to six months.
Deadline: 15 November 2026.
