Journalists from the world’s Least Developed Countries can apply for a funded reporting fellowship to cover the High-level Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action in Doha, Qatar, from March 25 to 27, 2027. Ten journalists will be selected.
Overview
The fellowship is organised by the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States. It is intended to strengthen independent reporting on development challenges, progress, and policy priorities affecting Least Developed Countries.
Selected journalists will attend the Midterm Review in Doha and are expected to produce substantive journalism before, during, and after the event. Applicants should approach the fellowship as a reporting assignment rather than only a conference-attendance opportunity.
Benefits
- International Travel: The United Nations covers round-trip economy airfare for selected Fellows.
- Living Support: A daily subsistence allowance is provided for accommodation and meals in line with applicable United Nations rules.
- Access: Fellows receive access to the Midterm Review and relevant briefings, discussions, and networking opportunities.
- Orientation: Selected journalists may receive programme orientation and reporting support connected to the event.
- Professional Exposure: The fellowship creates direct access to officials, experts, delegates, and development stakeholders attending the Doha review.
Eligibility
- Nationality: Applicants must be nationals of one of the 44 Least Developed Countries covered by the current call.
- Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Professional Status: Applicants must be bona fide staff or freelance journalists whose work is regularly published or broadcast by a recognised media outlet.
- Experience: At least two years of professional journalism experience is required.
- Travel: Applicants must be willing and able to travel to Doha for the March 2027 Midterm Review.
- Work Samples: Applicants must provide two published or broadcast work samples, including at least one piece related to development issues.
How to Apply
- Deadline: Applications close on November 30, 2026.
- Biography: Prepare a professional biography of no more than 300 words.
- Reporting Proposal: Submit a reporting proposal of no more than 400 words explaining how you would cover the Midterm Review.
- Work Samples: Provide two relevant journalism samples as required by the current call.
- Submit: Use the application route provided on the official United Nations fellowship page before the deadline.
- After Selection: Selected Fellows are expected to produce at least three substantive journalism outputs and share the published links with the programme by April 30, 2027.
