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Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) · UN-OHRLLS

DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship in Doha

Deadline
19 days left
Funding
Fully funded
Country
Qatar

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This is a reporting fellowship from the Office on the Least Developed Countries for professional journalists from the 44 Least Developed Countries, focused on the DPoA midterm review in Doha. Round-trip travel, daily subsistence, and briefings are covered, while visas remain the applicant’s responsibility unless the award letter says otherwise. Applications must be submitted online by November 30, 2026, with a short bio, two published samples, and a reporting proposal.

Verified on 27 October 2026

This fellowship is for professional journalists from Least Developed Countries to cover the DPoA Midterm Review in Doha: travel and subsistence costs are covered, and applications are open until November 30, 2026. Applications close on 30 November 2026, that is in 19 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Être journaliste professionnel(le) (staff ou freelance)

    “Work regularly published or broadcast by a recognized media outlet, staff or freelance”

  • Nationalité d’un des 44 Least Developed Countries

    “A national of one of the 44 Least Developed Countries”

  • Âge minimum 18 ans

    “Aged 18 years or older”

  • Expérience professionnelle minimale de deux ans

    “At least two years of professional journalism experience”

  • Soumettre la candidature via le formulaire en ligne avant la date limite

    “Applications must be submitted through the online application portal by 30 November 2026”

Assets

  • Intérêt pour le développement et les priorités du DPoA

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

Watch points

  • Responsabilités de voyage et formalités

    “Fellows are responsible for passports, visas, accreditation and personal requirements except where the award letter expressly provides otherwise”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key phrase here is "regularly published or broadcast": the jury is looking for real journalistic practice, not just interest or intent. The right move is to make the bio show continuity of publication, select two samples that demonstrate both quality and a development angle, and shape the proposal around a story that is clearly publishable for LDC audiences. Since travel formalities remain your responsibility, confirm you can actually travel before you finalize the file. Then submit the complete application through the online form before November 30, 2026.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open

What is actually funded

  • TravelRound-trip economy-class travel to Doha, Qatar
  • Living allowanceDaily subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals, in accordance with applicable United Nations rules
  • Orientation et briefingsParticipation in pre-conference orientation activities, where applicable; Access to Fellowship briefings and networking opportunities

Not covered: Visa fees

Countries covered

Eligible applicants are professional journalists aged 18 or older who are nationals of one of the 44 Least Developed Countries and work for a recognized media outlet. What changes the reading is the ability to be in Doha for the full review period and to take part in all required briefings and programme activities. The application also benefits from showing a clear interest in sustainable development and the DPoA priority areas, with a reporting angle useful to LDC audiences.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Short biographyMaximum 300 words, including current professional position and media affiliation(s); years of journalism experience; areas of reporting expertise; languages spoken; previous experience aligned with DPoA priority areas
  • Work samplesTwo published pieces (print, online, radio, television, or multimedia and digital journalism projects), at least one sample should address development-related issues
  • Reporting proposalMaximum 400 words, describing story angles, relevance to LDC audiences, how reporting will build public understanding, planned formats and publication strategy

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