DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship 2027 in Doha, Qatar (Fully Funded)

What Is the DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship?

The DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship is a fully funded opportunity for journalists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It is organised by UN-OHRLLS, the UN office that supports Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States.

Selected journalists will travel to Doha, Qatar, to cover the High-level Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA). The DPoA is the global plan to help the world's Least Developed Countries grow and develop between 2022 and 2031. Fellows will report on how this plan is working and connect global decisions to real life in their own countries.

Only 10 journalists will be selected.

Important Dates

• Application deadline: 30 November 2026. The page also mentions 19 November, so apply before then to be safe.
• Award letters sent: before 31 December 2026
• Online orientation: February 2027
• Midterm Review in Doha: 25–27 March 2027
• Final publication links due: 30 April 2027

Who Can Apply?

• Journalists aged 18 or older
• Nationals of one of the 44 Least Developed Countries, such as Afghanistan, Nepal, Rwanda, Haiti and Zambia. The full list is on the official page.
• At least 2 years of professional journalism experience
• Staff or freelance journalists whose work is regularly published or broadcast by a recognised media outlet
• Print, online, radio, TV and multimedia journalists are all welcome
• Must be willing and able to travel to Doha
• Must be interested in sustainable development topics such as climate, trade, technology, education and partnerships

What You Get

• Round-trip economy flight to Doha
• Daily allowance for accommodation and meals, following UN rules
• Pre-conference orientation
• Access to fellowship briefings and networking with UN officials, leaders and other journalists
• The chance to report from a major UN conference

Note: Visa and conference accreditation are your own responsibility unless your award letter says otherwise.

What Fellows Will Do

Fellows will produce at least three stories:

1. One before the Review
2. One during the Review in Doha
3. One after the Review

How to Apply

Prepare these documents and submit them through the online form:

1. Short bio (up to 300 words): your current position, media outlet, years of experience, areas of reporting and languages
2. Two published work samples: at least one on a development topic
3. Reporting proposal (up to 400 words): your planned story ideas, why they matter to audiences in LDCs, and where you will publish them

There is no application fee. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Simple Tips

• Link your story ideas to one of the six DPoA priority areas, such as climate, trade or technology.
• Choose work samples that show strong reporting on development issues.
• Explain clearly where your stories will be published and who will read or watch them.
• Check your visa requirements for Qatar early.
• Submit well before 19 November 2026 to avoid problems with the deadline.

Apply Here

• Official page: https://www.un.org/ohrlls/content/dpoa-mtr-journalism-fellowship
• Application form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2zWeD09UYE-9zF6kFubccC3HIT7HbP1KthBGZoUw1vtUMlVNWk9TNThVMzg3SDI0WFlEVlRKSEpLRy4u

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| Organization | UN-OHRLLS | | Region | Doha, Qatar (Middle East) | | Deadline | 30 November 2026 | | Level | Journalists (2+ years' experience) | | Funding | Fully funded (10 fellows) |