Application Deadline: 3 April 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists Fellowship Programme. The Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship was mandated in December 1980 by United Nations (UN) General Assembly Resolution 35/201. Formerly known as the DPI Training Programme for Broadcasters and Journalists from Developing Countries, the programme was renamed in 2003 in honor of Reham Al-Farra, a 29-year-old Jordanian UN Public Information Officer who was killed in the 19 August 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad.
The fellowship is a unique opportunity for young working journalists (between the ages of 22-35) from developing countries and countries with economies in transition to cover the UN. Hosted every autumn by the UN, the programme enables this select group of journalists to learn first-hand about the UN’s work and to cover the General Assembly for their news outlets.
During the programme, fellows have an opportunity to listen to special briefings, interview senior UN officials, and exchange ideas with colleagues from around the world. In previous years, RAF fellows have met with the UN Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General, President of the General Assembly, experts from the UN Secretariat, agencies, funds and programmes, as well as Permanent Representatives to the United Nations from their country. Fellows also meet with news organizations in New York and have various training sessions with media experts.
Requirements
- The RAF fellowship is open to full-time working journalists between 22 and 35 years of age who are nationals of the following developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
Application Procedure
You will need to submit the following along with the application form:
- At least five (5) work samples related to the UN and/or its priority issues published in the last 6 months. These can be submitted in your native language.
- Copy of your passport/national ID.
- Your CV in English.
- Two reference letters.
*Applicants must upload all required materials and supporting documents to Google Drive or Dropbox and share the access link in the application form. Please ensure that sharing permissions allow reviewers to view/download all files. Failure to provide the required documents or materials may result in disqualification from the selection process.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists Fellowship Programme
