DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship 2027 in Doha, Qatar

Applications are now open for the DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship 2027, a fully funded opportunity from UN OHRLLS for journalists from Least Developed Countries. Ten selected fellows will travel to Doha, Qatar, to cover the Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action from 25 to 27 March 2027. The fellowship is open to journalists who work in sustainable development reporting, including topics such as health, education, trade, technology and climate change.

The fellowship covers round trip economy flights and a daily allowance for accommodation and meals. Applicants must be aged 18 or older, be nationals of one of the 44 eligible countries, and have at least two years of professional journalism experience. There is no application fee, and the deadline is 30 November 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Organizer: UN OHRLLS
• Opportunity Type: Journalism Fellowship
• Host Country: Qatar
• Event Dates: 25 to 27 March 2027
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Open for All Nationalities: No, only nationals of the 44 Least Developed Countries can apply
• Application Fee: None
• Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

What This Fellowship Offers:

• A round trip economy class flight to Doha, Qatar
• A daily subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals
• Orientation activities before the conference
• Access to fellowship briefings that give you background and context for your reporting
• Networking opportunities that connect you with other journalists and people working on development issues
• First hand access to a major international review, which gives you material for stories that stand out to your audience and editors
• Three published stories that you keep ownership of, adding strong work to your professional portfolio

The exact support for each fellow will be stated in the award letter. The award is personal, cannot be transferred, and has no cash alternative.

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What Fellows Are Expected to Do:

• Take part in all required fellowship activities during the Midterm Review
• Produce and publish at least three substantive journalism outputs on the Midterm Review and DPoA implementation
• Share publication links by 30 April 2027
• Follow professional ethics, accuracy, fairness, safety, applicable law and venue rules

The Three Required Outputs

1. Before the Midterm Review: One output that builds awareness of the Review and relevant DPoA issues
2. During the Midterm Review: One output reflecting key discussions, announcements or perspectives from Doha
3. After the Midterm Review: One output examining outcomes, implications and follow up for LDC audiences

Eligibility Criteria:

• You must be 18 years or older and a national of one of the 44 Least Developed Countries
• Your work must be regularly published or broadcast by a recognized media outlet, and both staff and freelance journalists can apply
• You need at least two years of professional journalism experience
• You must be willing and able to travel to Doha for the full duration of the Midterm Review and take part in all required briefings and programme activities
• You should also show an interest in sustainable development, especially the DPoA priority areas

Eligible Countries

• Afghanistan
• Angola
• Bangladesh
• Benin
• Burkina Faso
• Burundi
• Cambodia
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• Comoros
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Djibouti
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Gambia
• Guinea
• Guinea Bissau
• Haiti
• Kiribati
• Lao People’s Democratic Republic
• Lesotho
• Liberia
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Mali
• Mauritania
• Mozambique
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• Niger
• Rwanda
• Senegal
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• Somalia
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Timor Leste
• Togo
• Tuvalu
• Uganda
• United Republic of Tanzania
• Yemen
• Zambia

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Important Dates:

• 27 September to 19 November 2026: Open call
• 22 November to 17 December 2026: Eligibility checks and scoring
• Before 31 December 2026: Award letters sent
• February 2027: Online orientation
• 25 to 27 March 2027: Midterm Review reporting in Doha, Qatar
• Within 6 weeks after the Midterm Review: Post fellowship reporting and review

Required Application Documents:

You will submit three documents through one online form. Prepare all of them before you start.

Short Biography (Maximum 300 Words)

• Your current professional position and media affiliation or affiliations
• Years of journalism experience
• Areas of reporting expertise
• Languages you speak
• Previous experience related to the DPoA priority areas

Work Samples (Two Published Pieces)

• Samples can be print, online, radio, television, or multimedia and digital journalism projects
• At least one sample should address development related issues

Reporting Proposal (Maximum 400 Words)

• The story angles you plan to pursue during the Midterm Review
• Why these issues matter to audiences in LDCs
• How your reporting will build public understanding of DPoA implementation
• Your planned reporting formats
• Your publication strategy and intended outlets

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How to Apply:

1. Check that you meet all four eligibility requirements.
2. Prepare your biography, two work samples and reporting proposal.
3. Make sure each document follows the word limits and format rules.
4. Submit everything through the official online application portal before 30 November 2026.

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