Do you want to report from a real United Nations conference? This fellowship may be your chance. The UN Journalism Fellowship 2027 takes 10 journalists from Least Developed Countries to Doha Qatar. They cover the High-level Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action from 25 to 27 March 2027.
Fellows get round trip economy class travel and a daily subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals. The official page calls the fellowship fully funded. There is no application fee.
The main deadline is 30 November 2026. But the official timeline says the open call ends on 19 November 2026. Apply before 19 November to stay safe.
Last Information Checked: 28 October 2026
Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship 2027 |
| Organiser | (UN-OHRLLS) |
| Event | High-level Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action |
| Location | Doha Qatar |
| Event dates | 25 to 27 March 2027 |
| Number of fellows | 10 |
| Eligible countries | 44 Least Developed Countries |
| Funding | Fully funded as stated on the official page |
| Application fee | None |
| Deadline | 30 November 2026 (the timeline says 19 November and no time zone is stated) |
About the DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship
The Doha Programme of Action is the main plan for speeding up sustainable development in the poorest countries. It also helps countries work toward graduation from the Least Developed Country group. The Midterm Review is a check point. Leaders look at progress and gaps. They also look at partnerships for the rest of the decade.
The fellowship gives journalists a front row seat. But this is not a holiday trip. It is a reporting job. Each fellow must publish stories before and during and after the event. Strong applicants will connect big global promises to real life in their home country. That is the idea behind the programme.
What Fellows Must Do
Selected fellows must produce at least three substantive journalism outputs.
- Before the review: One output that builds awareness of the Midterm Review and related issues
- During the review: One output that shows key talks and announcements or fresh views from Doha
- After the review: One output that looks at results and meaning and next steps for audiences in Least Developed Countries
Fellows must also do these things.
- Join all required fellowship activities during the Midterm Review
- Share publication links by 30 April 2027
- Follow professional ethics and accuracy and fairness and safety rules
- Follow the law and venue rules
Editorial choices stay with the fellow and the outlet. The programme says taking part does not mean the United Nations backs your reporting.
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Priority Areas for Story Ideas
Your reporting proposal should connect to one or more of these six areas.
- Investing in people
- Leveraging science and technology and innovation
- Supporting structural transformation of economies
- Enhancing international trade and regional integration
- Addressing climate change and environmental damage and building resilience
- Mobilizing international solidarity and partnerships
Fellowship Benefits
- Round trip economy class travel to Doha
- A daily subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals under UN rules
- Pre-conference orientation activities where applicable
- Access to fellowship briefings
- Networking chances with other journalists and experts
- A chance to report from a high level UN meeting
Who Can Apply
You must meet all four rules.
- You are 18 years or older and a national of one of the 44 countries below.
- Your work is regularly published or broadcast by a recognized media outlet. Staff journalists and freelancers can both apply.
- You have at least two years of professional journalism experience.
- You can travel to Doha for the full Midterm Review. You can also join all required briefings and activities.
The official page also asks you to show interest in sustainable development. Focus on the priority areas.wo wali
Eligible countries:
- Myanmar
- Senegal
- Afghanistan
- Tuvalu
- Guinea-Bissau
- Malawi
- Yemen
- Cambodia
- South Sudan
- Benin
- Kiribati
- Mozambique
- Chad
- Nepal
- Solomon Islands
- Ethiopia
- Togo
- Haiti
- Zambia
- Burkina Faso
- Timor-Leste
- Djibouti
- Liberia
- Bangladesh
- Comoros
- Niger
- United Republic of Tanzania
- Rwanda
- Angola
- Somalia
- Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- Mali
- Uganda
- Guinea
- Central African Republic
- Madagascar
- Sudan
- Lesotho
- Eritrea
- Sierra Leone
- Burundi
- Mauritania
- Gambia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
How To Apply
- Check that you meet the nationality and experience rules.
- Write a short biography of 300 words or less. Include your current job and media outlet and years of experience. Add your reporting areas and languages. Add any past work linked to the priority areas.
- Pick two published work samples. They can be print or online or radio or television or multimedia. At least one must cover development issues.
- Write a reporting proposal of 400 words or less. Explain your story angles. Say why they matter to audiences in your country. Describe how your reporting will help people understand the Doha Programme of Action. Add your formats and your publication plan with the outlets you have in mind.
- Open the official UN-OHRLLS fellowship page and click the application form link. You can also go straight to the online application form.
- Submit your three documents before the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Only successful candidates will be notified. A reserve list may be used if a selected person drops out.
Key Dates
- 27 September 2026: Open call starts
- 19 November 2026: Open call ends in the official timeline
- 30 November 2026: Application deadline on the official page (time zone not stated)
- 22 November to 17 December 2026: Eligibility check and scoring
- Before 31 December 2026: Award letters sent
- February 2027: Online orientation
- 25 to 27 March 2027: Midterm Review in Doha
- Within 6 weeks after the review: Post fellowship reporting and review
- 30 April 2027: Publication links due
