Fully Funded UN Journalism Fellowship 2027 in Qatar: Travel Support for 10 Journalists to Cover the Doha Programme of Action Review

Overview

The DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship 2027 is a reporting opportunity organised by the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States. Ten professional journalists will be selected to travel to Doha, Qatar, and cover the High-level Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action, which takes place from 25 to 27 March 2027. The programme aims to strengthen public understanding of sustainable development by connecting international commitments with realities in vulnerable economies.

Who can apply

The fellowship is open to professional journalists from eligible Least Developed Countries who want to report on international development priorities, progress, challenges, and partnerships. Applicants are required to prepare journalism samples, a professional biography, and a reporting proposal prior to submission.

What you get

Selected fellows receive round-trip economy-class travel to Doha and a daily subsistence allowance covering accommodation and meals, administered under applicable United Nations rules. Participants also gain access to fellowship briefings, networking opportunities, and pre-conference orientation activities, which include an online orientation planned for February 2027.

Requirements

Participants must produce at least three substantive journalism outputs covering developments before, during, and after the review. Specifically, fellows must produce one journalism output prior to the event to build awareness and provide context, with final publication links required to be shared by 30 April 2027.

Key dates

The application deadline is 30 November 2026. An online orientation is planned for February 2027, and the main event runs from 25 to 27 March 2027. The final deadline for sharing publication links is 30 April 2027.