Call for Applications for the Al Jazeera Fellowship Program 2026 is open now !
Al Jazeera aims to contribute to the ongoing efforts of many Arab and international institutions to improve journalism. To this end, the Fellowship programmes offered by the Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI) seek to encourage research in media and other fields of journalism, as well as to provide fellows with the opportunity to learn through practical experience within the Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN).
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Objectives
- To contribute to the development of high-quality journalism in the Global South and to help journalists to adapt to modern technologies.
- To encourage innovation and research.
- To enrich journalistic content in the Global South.
- To provide an opportunity for journalists and researchers to be immersed in AJMN’s work culture and environment and to learn about its journalistic practices
As part of the Al Jazeera Fellowship, journalists and scholars will have the opportunity to write a 7,000-word research paper on selected fields of journalism. The applicant should provide a research proposal on one of the following topics:
- Journalism and the Global South
- Digital Journalism
- New Schools in Journalism
- Journalism Ethics
- Media Institutions and Challenges
The research proposal should be authentic and original and should be written specifically for the Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme. Any kind of plagiarism will not be tolerated.
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Duration
The programme will take 3 months to complete, divided into two main phases:
Phase 1 (To be completed remotely): The researcher will work on and submit a research plan and an introduction to his or her research paper before proceeding to phase 2.
Phase 2 (To be completed at Al Jazeera Media Network Headquarters): The researcher will continue the research until final submission of the paper.
The Programme is suitable for full-time journalists and researchers with a background in media or social sciences. Successful applicants to the programme will:
- Join a team within AJMN and experience the working environment first-hand.
- Meet with editors, journalists, and other staff relevant to their research proposal.
Benefits
- Practical experience within the Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN)
- Opportunity to write research paper on respective field of interest
- Meet up with editors, journalists, and other staff relevant to the research proposal.
- Visibility and Networking
- Becoming an active member of the Al Jazeera community.
Eligibilities
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Full-time journalist or researcher (freelancer or employed).
- At least four years of professional experience in journalism or research, relevant to journalistic and/or media fields.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
- In order to apply for the Fellowship, applicants must have a proper grasp of English academic writing.
- The Al Jazeera Fellowship in English is only open to those from non-Arab countries.
Application Process
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Applicants are required to complete the online application form given in the “apply link” below.
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They are also required to submit the following documents in PDF format, with the exception of video, images, or other graphic materials provided as work samples.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Fellowship proposal (must include title, field of interest, objectives, methodology, abstract).
- Three samples of the applicant’s work in English.
- Two letters of recommendation.
Application Deadline: December 4, 2025 (26 Days Remaining)
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