UN DPoA Midterm Review Journalism Fellowship 2027 in Doha

The DPoA Midterm Review Journalism Fellowship, run by UN-OHRLLS, sends journalists from Least Developed Countries to Doha, Qatar, to cover the midterm review of the Doha Programme of Action. The programme selects 10 fellows, and the review takes place from 25 March 2027 to 27 March 2027.

Who can apply

Applicants must be national of one of the eligible Least Developed Countries and must be a bona fide journalist whose work is regularly published or broadcast by a recognized media outlet, either as staff or as a freelancer. At least two years of professional journalism experience is required. Candidates must also be willing and able to travel to Doha for the whole review. African countries on the eligible list include Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, DR Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and Zambia.

What the fellowship covers

Selected fellows receive round-trip economy-class travel to Doha and a daily subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals, under applicable United Nations rules. They also join orientation activities, briefings and networking sessions.

What fellows must deliver

Each fellow produces at least three substantive journalism outputs on the review and the implementation of the Doha Programme of Action: one before the review, one during it and one after it. Proposals are encouraged to engage with the six priority areas of the programme.

Deadline and how to apply

Applications close 30 November 2026. The online form asks for a short biography, two published work samples and a reporting proposal. There is no application fee, and late or incomplete applications will not be considered.