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The DPoA Midterm Review Journalism Fellowship 2027 is fully funded by the United Nations. It pays for your round-trip economy flight to Doha, Qatar, and a daily allowance for your accommodation and meals, so you can report on the Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action from 25 to 27 March 2027.
The fellowship is run by UN-OHRLLS, the UN office for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States. It is for professional journalists aged 18 or older who are nationals of the 44 Least Developed Countries, 32 of them in Africa. Ten fellows will be chosen, and there is no application fee.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | Qatar (Doha) |
| Organiser | UN-OHRLLS (United Nations) |
| Dates | 25 to 27 March 2027 |
| Funding | Fully funded: round-trip economy flight, daily allowance for accommodation and meals |
| Places | 10 fellows |
| Who can apply | Journalists aged 18+ from the 44 Least Developed Countries, with 2+ years of experience |
| Application fee | None |
| Deadline | 30 November 2026 |
What is the DPoA Midterm Review Journalism Fellowship?
The Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) is the UN’s plan to speed up development in the world’s Least Developed Countries and help them move out of that group. In March 2027, governments meet in Doha for a high-level Midterm Review to check progress, gaps and partnerships.
This fellowship brings ten journalists from those countries to Doha to cover the review and explain to people at home what the global promises mean for their lives.
What you get
- Round-trip economy-class travel to Doha, Qatar
- A daily subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals, under UN rules
- Pre-conference orientation, where applicable, with an online orientation in February 2027
- Access to fellowship briefings and networking events
The exact support for each fellow is set out in the award letter. Fellows handle their own passport, visa and accreditation unless the award letter says otherwise.
What fellows produce
Each fellow publishes at least three pieces of journalism and shares the links by 30 April 2027:
- One before the Midterm Review, to build awareness
- One during the review, from Doha
- One after the review, on outcomes and follow-up for audiences in Least Developed Countries
Eligible 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 PDR, 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, Tanzania, Yemen and Zambia.
If your country is not on the list, we post journalism fellowships open to other regions every week. See our fellowships page.
Who can apply
- Aged 18 or older
- A national of one of the 44 countries above
- A working journalist whose work is regularly published or broadcast by a recognised media outlet, staff or freelance
- At least two years of professional journalism experience
- Able to travel to Doha for the whole review and join all briefings
- Interested in sustainable development and the DPoA priority areas
Can freelancers apply?
Yes. Freelance journalists qualify if their work is regularly published or broadcast by a recognised outlet.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
No language test is named. Your work samples can be in print, online, radio, TV or multimedia.
Is there an application fee?
No. The UN says plainly that there is no application fee.
Required documents
- A short biography of up to 300 words: your current job and outlet, years of experience, reporting areas, languages and any past work on DPoA topics
- Two published work samples, at least one on a development issue
- A reporting proposal of up to 400 words
How to write your reporting proposal
This is where you stand out. In 400 words, the UN wants to see:
- The story angles you’ll chase in Doha
- Why those issues matter to people in your country
- How your reporting will help the public understand the DPoA
- Your formats (article, radio feature, video) and where each piece will run
Tie each angle to one of the six DPoA priority areas: investing in people, science and technology, structural transformation, trade, climate resilience, or international partnerships. Name your outlet and publication plan. A clear “who will read or hear this” makes a proposal easy to score.
How to apply, step by step
- Read the full call on the UN-OHRLLS website.
- Write your biography and reporting proposal and pick your two best work samples.
- Open the online application form and upload everything.
- Submit before 30 November 2026.
Selection process
UN-OHRLLS checks eligibility and scores applications from 22 November to 17 December 2026. Award letters go out before 31 December 2026. Only successful candidates are contacted, and a reserve list may be used.
Deadline
Deadline: 30 November 2026
The UN timeline also lists the open call as running until 19 November, so sending your application before then is the safest choice. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
Have a question?
Ask in the comments and we’ll help you check your eligibility.
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