Apply for the United Nations DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship 2027 - a fully funded opportunity for journalists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to attend and cover the 2027 Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action in Doha, Qatar (25 - 27 March 2027).

Organised by the UN Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS), the fellowship selects 10 journalists from the 44 LDCs to report on DPoA implementation and connect global commitments to national realities.

Applications close on 30 November 2026. There is no application fee. This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official UN-OHRLLS fellowship page. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.

Quick Facts - UN DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship 2027

Detail	Information
Organiser	UN-OHRLLS (United Nations)
Host Landmark	Doha Corniche & Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar 🇶🇦
Event	DPoA Midterm Review - 25 - 27 March 2027, Doha
Fellows	10 journalists from Least Developed Countries
Eligible countries	44 LDCs (see official list)
Funding	Fully funded - round-trip economy travel + UN daily subsistence allowance
Deadline	30 November 2026
Official Gateway	Online application form · UN-OHRLLS fellowship page

What Fellows Receive

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

Selection does not guarantee conference accreditation, visa issuance, or travel clearance - final participation depends on completing required administrative and travel formalities.

What Fellows Must Deliver

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 (before, during, and after)
Share publication links by 30 April 2027
Observe professional ethics, accuracy, fairness, safety, applicable law, and venue rules

Six DPoA Priority Areas

Investing in people (poverty, health, education, social protection, human capital)
Leveraging science, technology and innovation
Supporting structural transformation
Enhancing international trade and regional integration
Addressing climate change, environmental degradation and resilience
Mobilizing international solidarity and partnerships

Eligibility

Aged 18+ and a national of one of the 44 Least Developed Countries
Bona fide journalist whose work is regularly published or broadcast by a recognized media outlet (staff or freelance)
At least two years of professional journalism experience
Willing and able to travel to Doha for the Midterm Review and required briefings
Interest in sustainable development and DPoA priority areas

Eligible LDC countries (44)

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.

Required Application Materials

Short biography (max 300 words) - position, affiliations, experience, expertise, languages, DPoA-aligned background
Two published work samples - print, online, radio, TV, or multimedia; at least one on development-related issues
Reporting proposal (max 400 words) - story angles, relevance to LDC audiences, formats, and publication strategy

How to Apply

Read the full call on the official UN-OHRLLS fellowship page.
Confirm you are a national of an eligible LDC and meet the journalism experience rules.
Prepare your biography, two work samples, and reporting proposal within the word limits.
Submit via the official online application form before 30 November 2026.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Only successful candidates are notified.

Indicative Timeline

27 Sep - 19 Nov 2026 - Open call
22 Nov - 17 Dec 2026 - Eligibility and scoring
Before 31 Dec 2026 - Award letters
February 2027 - Online orientation
25 - 27 March 2027 - Midterm Review reporting in Doha
Within ~6 weeks after - Post-fellowship reporting and review (publication links by 30 April 2027)

Official Links

UN-OHRLLS - DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship (official)

Online application form (Microsoft Forms)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the application deadline?

30 November 2026. There is no application fee.

Is the fellowship fully funded?

Yes - round-trip economy travel to Doha and a UN daily subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals, as stated in the award letter.

Who can apply?

Journalists aged 18+ who are nationals of one of the 44 LDCs, with at least two years’ professional experience and regular publication/broadcast through a recognized outlet.

Where does the programme take place?

The Midterm Review is in Doha, Qatar, 25 - 27 March 2027, with online orientation expected in February 2027.

Where do I apply?

Through the official form linked from the UN-OHRLLS page: Microsoft Forms application portal.

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