The DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship is run by UN-OHRLLS, the UN office for the least developed, landlocked and small island developing countries. It brings 10 journalists from Least Developed Countries to Doha, Qatar, to report on the Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action, 25–27 March 2027.
Fellows publish at least three pieces — before, during and after the Review — linking the DPoA’s global commitments to realities back home.
Benefits & funding
- Round-trip economy flight to Doha and a UN daily subsistence allowance for lodging and meals
- Online orientation (February 2027), Fellowship briefings and networking in Doha
- Exact support is set in each award letter; no cash alternative
- Fellows handle their own passport, visa and accreditation unless the award letter says otherwise; selection does not guarantee a visa
- Duty: at least three substantive published outputs, links due by 30 April 2027
Eligibility
- A national of one of the 44 Least Developed Countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen, Zambia
- Aged 18 or older
- A working journalist, staff or freelance, whose work is regularly published or broadcast by a recognized media outlet
- At least two years of professional journalism experience
- Able to travel to Doha for the whole Review and join all required briefings and activities
- Expected to show interest in sustainable development, especially the DPoA priority areas
Application process
- 1Prepare a short biography (max 300 words), a reporting proposal (max 400 words) and links to two published work samples, at least one on a development issue.
- 2Submit through the online form by 30 November 2026. There is no application fee; late or incomplete applications are not considered.
- 3Only successful candidates are notified; a reserve list may be used.
Program timeline
30 Nov 2026
Application deadline (the milestone chart shows the open call ending 19 Nov 2026)
Award letters sent
Before 31 Dec 2026
Online orientation
Feb 2027
Midterm Review in Doha
25–27 Mar 2027
Publication links due
30 Apr 2027