Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme

The fellowship is designed to encourage research in journalism and media fields while immersing fellows in Al Jazeera’s newsroom culture. Key features:

• Duration: 3 months (Phase 1 remote, Phase 2 in Doha HQ).
• Fellows produce a 7,000‑word research paper on journalism/media topics.
• Topics include:
• Journalism in the Global South
• Digital journalism and transformation
• Media institutions and challenges
• Journalistic ethics
• Fellows join AJMN teams, meet editors/journalists, and gain practical newsroom experience.
• Monthly progress reports required.
• Research proposal must be 1,000–1,500 words and original.

• Full‑time journalist or researcher (freelance or employed)
• At least 4 years of professional experience in journalism or media research
• Strong English academic writing skills (for English fellowship)
• Online application form
• Fellowship proposal (1,000–1,500 words)
• CV/resume
• Work samples