
2026 Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme in Qatar | Application Guide
The Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme 2026 is a fully funded opportunity for journalists and scholars to conduct research in media and journalism. Here’s what you need to know:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Full-time journalist or researcher (freelancer or employed)
- At least 4 years of professional experience in journalism or research
- Strong research and writing skills
- Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
- Open to non-Arab countries only (Arab countries can apply to the Arabic Fellowship Programme)
Program Structure:
- Duration: 3 months, divided into two phases
- Phase 1: Remote work on research plan and introduction
- Phase 2: Research at Al Jazeera Media Network Headquarters
Priority Areas:
- Digital journalism in the Arab world
- Journalism and the Global South
- New Schools in Journalism
- Journalistic ethics
- Media Institutions and Challenges
Required Documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Fellowship proposal (title, field of interest, objectives, methodology, abstract)
- Signed letter of commitment
- Three samples of applicant’s work in English
- Two letters of recommendation
How to Apply:
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Deadline:Â December 4, 2025
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