DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship 2027

United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS)

A fully funded fellowship for journalists from Least Developed Countries to attend and report on the 2027 Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action in Doha, Qatar.

Award: Round-trip economy-class travel to Doha; daily subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals per UN rules; pre-conference orientation where applicable; access to briefings and networking. No application fee.
Who can apply: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Oceania
Where: Doha, Qatar
Deadline: 30 Nov

About the programme

Selected journalists travel to Doha for the High-level Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action (25–27 March 2027). Fellows must produce at least three journalism outputs before, during and after the Review, covering DPoA priority areas, and share publication links by 30 April 2027. Ten fellows are expected from LDCs.

Duration: Midterm Review 25–27 March 2027, with post-fellowship reporting within 6 weeks after the Review

Eligibility

Aged 18 years or older
National of one of the 44 Least Developed Countries listed on the page
Bona fide journalist whose work is regularly published or broadcast by a recognised media outlet, staff or freelance
At least two years of professional journalism experience
Willing and able to travel to Doha for the full Midterm Review and required briefings and activities
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What they look for

Demonstrated interest in sustainable development, particularly the DPoA priority areas

What you will need

Short biography (max 300 words) covering current position, media affiliations, years of experience, expertise, languages and DPoA-aligned experience
Two published work samples (print, online, radio, TV or multimedia), at least one on development issues
Reporting proposal (max 400 words)

How to apply

Submit the online application form and materials by 30 November 2026
Eligibility and scoring review through 17 December 2026
Award letters sent before 31 December 2026
Online orientation in February 2027
Midterm Review reporting in Doha, 25–27 March 2027
Post-fellowship reporting within 6 weeks after the Review; publication links due 30 April 2027

Applications are submitted on United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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Last checked: 11 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page

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