United Nations Journalism Fellowship 2027 in Qatar (Fully Funded)

Overview

The United Nations Journalism Fellowship 2027 brings together 10 journalists from Least Developed Countries to attend and cover the 2027 Midterm Review of the Doha Program of Action. The program takes place in Doha, Qatar, running from 25 to 27 March 2027. Selected participants engage in a pre-conference orientation, attend fellowship briefings, participate in networking opportunities, and complete fellowship activities throughout the Midterm Review.

Who can apply

Applicants must be nationals of one of the 44 Least Developed Countries and be aged 18 years or older. Eligible candidates include journalists, staff members of a media outlet, and freelancers who possess a minimum of two years of professional journalism experience. Candidates must be available to travel to Doha and participate in all required briefings and program activities. An interest in sustainable development and the priority areas of the Doha Program of Action is also required.

What you get

The fellowship is fully funded with no application fee. Selected participants have their round-trip travel costs to Doha covered by the program. In addition, fellows receive a daily subsistence allowance that covers accommodation and meals.

Requirements

Fellows are expected to write and publish at least three journalism outputs related to the Midterm Review and the implementation of the Doha Program of Action. Reporting proposals and coverage can focus on areas such as investing in people, leveraging science, technology and innovation, supporting structural transformation, enhancing international trade and regional integration, addressing climate change, environmental degradation and resilience, and mobilizing international solidarity and partnerships.

How to apply

Applicants must submit an online application form providing personal information, nationality, country of residence, job title or current position, media outlet or organization name, journalist type, years of professional journalism experience, primary reporting areas, and spoken languages. The application process requires a short biography, a reporting proposal aligned with Doha Program of Action priority areas, two published work samples, and agreement to the terms and conditions before final submission.

Key dates

The application deadline is 30 November 2026. The program events take place from 25 to 27 March 2027.