UN DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship 2027 in Qatar (Fully Funded)

The UN DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded international journalism opportunity offered by the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS). It invites professional journalists from the world's 44 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to attend and report on the High-level Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action, taking place March 25–27, 2027, in Doha, Qatar. The initiative aims to strengthen international reporting on sustainable development challenges and highlight how global commitments affect people and communities in LDCs. Selected journalists will cover discussions, policy announcements, development priorities, and progress toward improving living conditions in vulnerable countries, and must produce at least three substantive journalism outputs before, during, and after the Review. What you get • Round-trip economy-class airfare to Doha, Qatar • Daily subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals according to UN rules • Participation in pre-conference orientation activities • Access to professional briefings related to the Midterm Review and Doha Programme of Action • Networking opportunities with international stakeholders, policymakers, development experts, and fellow journalists • International reporting experience covering a major United Nations development review How to apply 1. Visit the official UN-OHRLLS fellowship page 2. Confirm your nationality and professional eligibility 3. Prepare your biography, two published work samples, and reporting proposal 4. Complete the online application form 5. Submit all required information before the deadline

• Be at least 18 years old • Be a citizen of one of the 44 countries classified as Least Developed Countries • Have at least two years of professional journalism experience • Work regularly as a journalist for a recognized media outlet, either as a staff member or a freelancer • Demonstrate an interest in sustainable development and issues related to the Doha Programme of Action • Be willing and able to travel to Doha and participate in all required fellowship activities • Demonstrate professional commitment to accurate, fair, ethical, and responsible journalism • Prepare a professional biography of no more than 300 words • Provide two published journalism samples, with at least one addressing development-related issues • Prepare a reporting proposal of no more than 400 words explaining proposed story angles, relevance to LDC audiences, formats, and publication plans