Journalist in Residence

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The Journalist in Residence program at SAFE aims to support high-quality, independent finance-related journalism by providing journalists with direct access to leading researchers on finance and financial regulation topics. The Institute's research focuses on five thematic areas: Financial Intermediation, Law & Finance, Financial Markets, Household Finance, and Macro Finance.

The program enables the selected journalist to work on a self-chosen project, deepen their understanding of financial market structures, regulatory frameworks, and economic policies, and engage in dialogue with experts across these disciplines. SAFE is networked with other research facilities and institutions internationally. Located at Goethe University’s House of Finance in the financial center Frankfurt am Main, SAFE offers a unique environment for journalists covering financial and economic topics. The city is home to the European Central Bank and major financial institutions, and regulatory bodies, providing numerous opportunities for background research, networking, and access to key players in the financial sector. 

We offer 

  • A monthly stipend of 5,000 euros (travel costs will be covered separately)
  • A one- to three-month residency with flexible dates between October 2025 and June 2026
  • A dedicated workspace and an individual mentor from the SAFE research team
  • The opportunity to participate in public and internal SAFE events and to interact with scholars from various disciplines 

Requirements and expectations 

  • The program is open to employed and freelance journalists with at least three years of professional experience who regularly report on financial topics for national or international media. Journalists from all types of media—print, online, TV, and radio—are encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants must submit a project proposal outlining a topic they wish to explore during their stay. The residency offers time and space for further exploration and inspiration.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to hold an internal seminar on a topic related to financial journalism or science communication.
  • The program aims to foster independent financial journalism; there is no expectation that the journalist reports on SAFE or its activities. 

Application process 

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application! 

Please enclose the following documents in English with your application: 

  • CV
  • Letter of motivation, including a project outline with the preferred duration and timing of the residency (1-2 A4 pages)
  • Work samples (3-5)
  • Job reference or reference letters 

Application deadline: 31 May
Please submit all documents as a single PDF file to press@safe-frankfurt.de.
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Questions?
Should you have questions, please contact Laura Thomale at press@safe-frankfurt.de. 

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