For over 60 years, the Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists has provided a unique opportunity for journalists from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania to cover the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during its opening months from September to November. The fellowship allows selected journalists to gain first-hand experience reporting on global policymaking while engaging with international diplomats, experts, and leaders.

Applications for the 2025 Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowship are now open. This highly competitive program is designed for print, television, radio, and online journalists who are committed to covering international affairs and global issues.

Why Apply for the Fellowship?

Fellows receive unparalleled access to UNGA meetings, press conferences, and high-level briefings. They gain valuable insights into diplomatic negotiations and multilateral decision-making while developing professional networks with fellow journalists from around the world.

Selected journalists will:

• Report directly from the United Nations Headquarters in New York
• Cover key global discussions on issues such as peace, security, climate change, human rights, and economic development
• Engage with UN officials, world leaders, and experts
• Enhance their international reporting skills through direct exposure to multilateral diplomacy

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the 2025 fellowship, applicants must:

• Be full-time, professional journalists from print, television, radio, or online media
• Have a minimum of five years of professional experience
• Be currently working for a media organization that actively covers international affairs
• Demonstrate a strong interest in United Nations-related topics and global policy issues
• Submit samples of recent work demonstrating high-quality reporting

Please note that applications from Ghana, Namibia, and Kashmir will not be considered in 2025.

Application Process and Requirements

To apply, candidates must:

1. Review the full eligibility criteria and documentation requirements
2. Complete the online application form, ensuring all mandatory fields are filled
3. Submit required documents in PDF, Word, JPEG, or MP3 formats, adhering to specified word limits
4. Save drafts periodically before submitting the final application
5. Submit the completed application by 11:59 PM EDT on March 30, 2025

Once submitted, applications cannot be modified. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Key Dates and Deadlines

• Application Deadline: March 30, 2025, 11:59 PM US Eastern Daylight Time
• Program Duration: September – November 2025 (during UNGA)

How to Apply

Interested journalists should prepare their applications carefully, ensuring they meet all eligibility and documentation requirements. The online submission process allows applicants to save drafts before finalizing their application.

For any eligibility-related or program-specific inquiries, applicants can contact Sonia at sonianheilborn@hotmail.com.

A Transformational Opportunity for Journalists

The Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowship is more than just an assignment—it is an immersive experience in global affairs reporting. It provides journalists with the resources and access needed to produce impactful, well-informed coverage of international events. By participating in this fellowship, journalists will not only enhance their professional expertise but also contribute to informed global discourse.

Aspiring fellows should seize this opportunity to be part of a prestigious tradition of journalism excellence. Applications are now open—apply today and take your reporting career to the world stage.