Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships 2023 at United Nations Assembly

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships at the United Nations Assembly, offered by the Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists. The program is open to professional journalists from developing countries.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships offer a 10-week opportunity for aspiring journalists aged 25-35 to cover the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The program provides support for travel, lodging, and a daily allowance to participants. Recipients will receive round-trip airfare to New York, accommodations, and health insurance for the duration of the program. However, personal expenses such as telephone calls will not be covered by the Fellowship.

The United Nations Assembly supports the Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships program with the aim of promoting international understanding and providing journalists from developing countries with the opportunity to report on important global issues. The program also aims to encourage freedom of the press and the highest standards of journalism, while providing participants with a valuable experience in covering the United Nations General Assembly. Through the program, the UN Assembly hopes to inspire a new generation of journalists committed to covering international affairs and contributing to a more informed and engaged global citizenry.

Fellowship Summary:

Fellowship Sponsor(s): The Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships

Host Institution(s): The United Nations Assembly

Fellowship Worth: The Fellowship will cover round-trip airfare to New York, accommodations, health insurance for the duration of the fellowship, and a daily allowance to cover food and other necessities. However, the Fund will not be responsible for any other personal expenses, such as telephone calls.

Number of Awards: Not Specific

Study Level: Professional Fellowship

Nationality: Developing nations of Africa, Asia (including Pacific Island nations), Latin America, and the Caribbean

Requirements and eligibility criteria for Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships 2023 at United Nations Assembly:

In order to be eligible for Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships 2023 at United Nations Assembly, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must be native to one of the mainly developing countries of Africa, Asia (including Pacific Island nations), Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Applicants must currently live in and write for media in a developing country.
Applicants must be between the ages of 25 and 35 years.
Applicants must have a very good command of the English language since United Nations press conferences and many documents are in English only.
Applicants must currently be employed as professional journalists for print, television, radio, or internet media organizations. Both full-time and freelance journalists are invited to apply.
Applicants must have approval from their media organizations to spend up to three months in New York reporting from the United Nations.
Applicants must receive a commitment from their media organizations that the reports they file during the term of the Fellowship will be used and that they will continue to be paid for their services.

Application Procedure for Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships 2023 at United Nations Assembly (How to apply);

For interested applicant who wants to apply for Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships 2023 at United Nations Assembly required to submit their complete application via the official registration portal.

Application Deadline: Open

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Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships 2023 at United Nations Assembly