The Al Jazeera Fellowship Program is a two-month fellowship designed for experienced journalists and researchers interested in media and journalism. It provides participants with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research at Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) headquarters, developing a 7,000-word research paper relevant to journalism or digital media. Fellows are immersed in Al Jazeera’s dynamic media environment, meeting editors and journalists who align with their research topics. The program aims to advance journalistic scholarship and foster a deeper understanding of digital journalism, especially within the Global South.

Benefits of Al Jazeera Fellowship Program for Journalists

In-depth exposure to the Al Jazeera Media Network.

Mentorship and networking opportunities with experienced journalists.

The chance to contribute a research paper of up to 7,000 words to AJMN publications.

Requirements for Al Jazeera Fellowship Program for Journalists

Bachelor’s degree.

Full-time journalist or researcher, either freelance or employed.

At least four years of relevant professional experience in journalism or research.

Strong research and writing skills, fluent in English.

Must have experience with English academic writing.

Open to applicants from non-Arab countries (Arab nationals can apply to the Arabic Fellowship Programme).

Selection Process

Based on eligibility fulfilment and the relevance of the applicant’s research proposal.

The selection committee includes members from AJMI, Al Jazeera Arabic, Al Jazeera English, and Al Jazeera’s Digital Division.

Application Documents

Applicants are also to submit the following:

Curriculum vitae.

Fellowship proposal (including title, field of interest, objectives, methodology, and abstract).

Three English work samples.

Two letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline

November 30, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Al Jazeera on docs.google.com to apply

The programme will take two 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.