Open Call for DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship Program

The DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship, 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), is a fully funded opportunity for journalists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to cover the 2027 Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action in Doha, Qatar. The application deadline is 30 November 2026. The DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship aims to enhance media coverage of the 2027 Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action. It seeks to assess progress, identify gaps, and strengthen partnerships to accelerate sustainable development and facilitate sustainable graduation from the LDC category. Fellows will report on the event, connecting global commitments to national realities.

Selected fellows will receive:

Fellows are expected to participate in all required activities and produce at least three journalism outputs related to the Midterm Review and DPoA implementation.

To be eligible, applicants must:

Reporting proposals should address one or more of the following DPoA priority areas: The fellowship provides journalists from LDCs with a platform to highlight global and national challenges and progress under the Doha Programme of Action. It facilitates the dissemination of critical information and enhances public understanding of sustainable development issues. What is the deadline for applications? The application deadline is 30 November 2026. Who can apply for the fellowship? Journalists aged 18 or older from any of the 44 Least Developed Countries with at least two years of journalism experience. What are the eligible countries? Eligible countries include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Haiti, and 40 other LDCs. What expenses are covered by the fellowship? The fellowship covers round-trip travel to Doha and a daily subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals. What are the reporting requirements for fellows? Fellows must produce at least three journalism outputs related to the Midterm Review and DPoA implementation, sharing publication links by 30 April 2027. Eligible journalists are encouraged to review the official guidelines and prepare their application materials carefully. Follow the steps outlined to submit your application by the deadline. For further details, consult the official UN-OHRLLS opportunity page.