51猎奇

Welcome to the United Nations
Language:
  1. Home
  2. DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship

DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship

UN-OHRLLS · Call for submissions

DPoA MTR
Journalism Fellowship

A fully funded opportunity for journalists from Least Developed Countries to attend and cover the 2027 Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action in Doha, Qatar.

25–27 March 2027 · Doha, Qatar

Apply for the Fellowship Check if you are eligible

  • 10

    Fellows from Least Developed Countries

  • 25–27 March 2027

    Midterm Review, Doha

  • 44

    Eligible countries

  • 30 Nov 2026

    Application deadline

The opportunity

Report from Doha. Connect global commitments to national realities.

The DPoA is the overarching framework for accelerating sustainable development and supporting sustainable graduation from the LDC category. The High-level Midterm Review is an opportunity to take stock of implementation, assess progress and gaps, and strengthen partnerships for the remainder of the decade.

Selected Fellows will receive

  • Round-trip economy-class travel to Doha, Qatar
  • Daily subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals, in accordance with applicable United Nations rules
  • Participation in pre-conference orientation activities, where applicable
  • Access to Fellowship briefings and networking opportunities

Selected Fellows are expected to

  • Participate in all required Fellowship activities during the Midterm Review
  • Produce and publish no fewer than three substantive journalism outputs related to the Midterm Review and DPoA implementation
  • Share publication links by 30 April 2027
  • Observe professional ethics, accuracy, fairness, safety, applicable law and venue rules

Fellowship deliverables

Three outputs. Before, during and after the Review.

  1. 01 Before

    One output before the Midterm Review, to build awareness of the Review and relevant DPoA issues.

  2. 02 During

    One output during the Midterm Review, reflecting key discussions, announcements or perspectives from Doha.

  3. 03 After

    One output after the Midterm Review, examining outcomes, implications, and follow-up for LDC audiences.

Doha Programme of Action

Six priority areas

Reporting proposals are encouraged to engage with one or more of the six DPoA priority areas.

  1. 01

    Investing in people

    Eradicating poverty, improving health, education, and social protection, and building human capital so that no one is left behind.

  2. 02

    Leveraging science, technology and innovation

    Using these tools to address multidimensional vulnerabilities, close the digital divide, and accelerate progress toward the SDGs.

  3. 03

    Supporting structural transformation

    Diversifying and modernizing economies to create sustainable, inclusive growth and reduce dependency on volatile sectors.

  4. 04

    Enhancing international trade and regional integration

    Expanding LDCs’ access to global markets, strengthening regional cooperation, and improving trade facilitation.

  5. 05

    Addressing climate change, environmental degradation and resilience

    Combating climate risks, restoring ecosystems, recovering from COVID-19 impacts, and building adaptability to future shocks.

  6. 06

    Mobilizing international solidarity and partnerships

    Strengthening global cooperation, innovative financing, and support mechanisms to achieve sustainable graduation.

Who can apply

Four things every applicant must meet

Age and nationality

Aged 18 years or older and a national of one of the 44 Least Developed Countries.

A bona fide journalist

Work regularly published or broadcast by a recognized media outlet — staff or freelance.

Two years’ experience

At least two years of professional journalism experience.

Available to travel

Willing and able to travel to Doha for the duration of the Midterm Review and to participate in all required briefings and programme activities.

View the 44 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 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

Applicants should also demonstrate an interest in sustainable development, particularly the priority areas of the DPoA.

How to apply

Three documents, one online form

Applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility requirements and prepare all required application materials before beginning the application process.

  1. 1

    Short biography

    Maximum 300 words

    • Current professional position and media affiliation(s)
    • Years of journalism experience
    • Areas of reporting expertise
    • Languages spoken
    • Previous experience aligned with DPoA priority areas
  2. 2

    Work samples

    Two published pieces

    Print, online, radio, television, or multimedia and digital journalism projects.

    At least one sample should address development-related issues.

  3. 3

    Reporting proposal

    Maximum 400 words

    • Story angles you intend to pursue during the Midterm Review
    • Why these issues matter to audiences in LDCs
    • How your reporting will build public understanding of DPoA implementation
    • Planned reporting formats
    • Publication strategy and intended outlets
Applications close 30 November 2026

There is no application fee. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Indicative milestones

From open call to published reporting

  1. 27 September – 19 November 2026

    Open call

  2. 22 November – 17 December 2026

    Eligibility and scoring

  3. Before 31 December 2026

    Award letters sent

  4. February 2027

    Online orientation

  5. 25–27 March 2027 · Doha, Qatar

    Midterm Review reporting

  6. Within 6 weeks after the Midterm Review

    Post-fellowship reporting and review

Terms and conditions

Before you apply

By applying, an applicant agrees to these terms and confirms that submitted information is true, current, and complete.

Selection for the Fellowship does not guarantee conference accreditation, visa issuance, or travel clearance. Final participation remains subject to completion of all required administrative and travel formalities.

01   Application

  • Applications must be submitted through the online application portal by 30 November 2026.
  • No application fee will be charged.
  • Applications must follow the published format, word limits, and document requirements.
  • UN-OHRLLS may verify information and may reject late, incomplete, false, misleading or non-compliant applications.

02   Selection

  • Only successful candidates will be notified.
  • A reserve list may be used if a selected applicant declines or cannot complete formalities.
  • Selection decisions are final.

03   Award and travel

  • The exact support for each Fellow will be stated in the award letter they receive.
  • The award is personal, non-transferable, and has no cash alternative.
  • Fellows must not incur costs on behalf of the Programme without prior written authorisation.
  • Fellows are responsible for passports, visas, accreditation and personal requirements except where the award letter expressly provides otherwise.
  • Travel may be changed or cancelled for funding, security, health, logistical or conference-related reasons.

04   Participation and outputs

  • Fellows must participate in required orientation and programme activities.
  • Fellows must produce at least three substantive journalism outputs and share publication links by 30 April 2027.
  • Editorial decisions remain with Fellows and their outlets; participation does not imply United Nations endorsement of any reporting.
  • Fellows must observe professional ethics, accuracy, fairness, safety, applicable law and venue rules.

05   Intellectual property and permission

  • Applicants retain ownership of their submitted and fellowship work.
  • By submitting, applicants grant UN-OHRLLS a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to reproduce, translate, display, distribute and link to submitted or published work for non-commercial programme, reporting, archival and promotional purposes, with attribution where practicable.

06   Personal data

Personal data will be collected and used for application review, selection, administration, travel, accreditation, safeguarding, reporting and audit, and retained in accordance with applicable United Nations policies.

Categories: 
LDC5
LDCs