Applications open for Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships

The fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to 35, who are interested in coming to New York to report on international affairs during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly during the opening 10 weeks.  Travel and living accommodations in New York, as well as a per diem allowance, are provided.

Applicants should have a compelling interest in international affairs and the work of the United Nations and its member agencies. Both full-time and freelance journalists are invited to apply.

Journalists selected for the program will deepen their understanding of the work of the U.N. through first-hand observation of working sessions, press conferences, and interviews, thus enabling in-depth reporting on issues relevant to their audiences.  They will interact with media colleagues from around the world and learn about the challenges which journalism faces in other countries.

Eligibility Criteria

• Career journalists, age 25-35, from nations of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania are eligible to apply.  Freelance journalists are also eligible.
• Applicant journalists must have a current passport which will be required to apply for and obtain a I-1 journalist visa from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in order to accept the Fellowship.
• Work samples no earlier than 2023 must be provided.  (See Work Samples on Application Form)
• Applicants must be employed by bona fide media organizations such as print, television, radio or web journalists.
• Speaking English with proficiency is required since it is one of the primary languages used at the United Nations.
• Journalists younger than 25 and older than 35 are not eligible to apply since the program is intended for mid-career journalists.
• Students of journalism are not eligible to apply.
• Journalists residing in European countries are not eligible to apply unless they are still reporting to audiences in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania.
• Freelance Journalists
  • Freelance journalists who satisfy all other requirements are eligible to apply.  In addition to providing work samples, a summary statement, passport copy and references from colleagues or former supervisors, freelance journalists must provide letters from at least three (3) publications stating that they will accept the reports filed from the United Nations.