The Al Jazeera Media Institute runs this English-language fellowship for journalists and researchers from non-Arab countries. Each fellow writes a research paper of up to 7,000 words on a journalism topic.
The first phase is remote: a research plan and an introduction. Fellows then continue at Al Jazeera Media Network headquarters in Doha, working inside a team and meeting editors and journalists linked to their topic.
Benefits & funding
- 3 months in total (the page’s header box shows 2 months; its text and FAQ say 3).
- The institute’s 2026 call notice describes a comprehensive grant covering travel and accommodation; the English page itself states no funding, so confirm with the institute.
- Duties: monthly progress reports and the final paper, to AJMI guidelines.
Eligibility
- Applicants from non-Arab countries only. The page lists none; read here as the 22 Arab League members: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen. Applicants from Arab countries go to the separate Arabic programme.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Full-time working journalist or researcher, employed or freelance.
- At least 4 years of journalism or media-related research experience.
- Fluent spoken and written English, including academic writing.
- Every criterion must be met; no exceptions.
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Eligible nationalities
Afghanistan · Albania · Andorra · Angola · Antigua and Barbuda · Argentina · Armenia · Australia · Austria · Azerbaijan · Bahamas · Bangladesh
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Education required
Bachelor
Experience required
≥ 4 yrs
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Application process
- 1Prepare a CV, a 1,000–1,500-word proposal written for this fellowship, three work samples in English and two recommendation letters.
- 2Submit them with the online form by the deadline; a missing document or late application is not considered.
- 3A committee reviews applications and selects fellows.
Program timeline
Applications opened (2026 cycle)
Nov 4, 2025
Application deadline (English programme)
Dec 10, 2025
Next call expected (not yet announced)
~November 2026