2026 RAF Fellowship Application

2026 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship (RAF) Application

Personal Information

1. Your full legal name (First Name, Surname) *

2. Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) (Please note that you must be between 22 and 35 years old by 1 September 2026 to be eligible for RAF) *

Day

Month

Year

3. Primary citizenship *

4. Primary email address *

5. Primary phone number (including country code)

Employment Details

6. Are you currently a full-time working journalist? *

7. Do you have at least two years of professional journalism experience? *

Yes

No

8. Please provide your professional title and the details of your current employer.

9. Please provide the name(s) and contact information of your current supervisor(s), if any.

10. Your main type of media

If you select "Other", please specify.

11. Please provide a link to your CV/resume or online professional profile, if available.

12. Please include two references, their contact details, and their relationship to you.

13. List any awards you may have received. Include certificates and/or links to online announcements. (*Do not include training certificates)

Education

14. Institution

15. City/Country

16. Degree (s) (e.g., B.A., M.A., M.B.A., LL.M) (please provide a link to diploma)

Motivation and Fit

17. In around 10-12 sentences, please explain why you are interested in and feel that you would be a good fit for the RAF fellowship. *

18. Please describe your experience covering the UN and/or topics of priority to the UN, including, but not limited to, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change, peace and security, gender equality, and human rights. *

19. Have you produced at least 5 stories/reports/publications about the UN and/or topics of priority to the UN in the last 6 months? *

20. If yes, please provide links to 5 recent work samples on the UN and/or on topics of priority to the UN.

21. Please add any other comments on issues not covered by the above questions that you feel are relevant to your application to the 2026 RAF programme.

2026 Programme

22. I have read and understand the requirements for the 2026 RAF fellowship (Please seehttps://www.un.org/en/reham-al-farra-memorial-journalism-fellowship/page/faq) *

23. Are you proficient in both oral and written English? *

24. The 2026 RAF programme will take place during a four-week period between September and October 2026. Throughout the programme, you are expected to participate FULL-TIME from Monday to Friday each week. Would you be able to commit to these conditions? *

25. The full-time condition of the 2026 RAF programme also means that you will be disqualified and your RAF financial support recovered (in case the 2026 programme is held partially in-person) if you fail to participate full-time in the programme and/or if it is discovered before, during, or after the programme that you intend to participate/are participating/have participated in one or more other fellowships whose duration overlaps with the 2026 RAF programme. Do you agree with these conditions? *

26. For the virtual programme, you will have to ensure that you have a reliable internet connection and necessary equipment (PC/laptop, headphones, etc.) throughout the programme to connect to the meetings on Microsoft Teams. (*Please note that no stipend/allowance will be provided for to cover internet connectivity or any other related costs). Do you agree to this condition? *

27. If it is found that you have used AI tools during the 2026 RAF programme application process, it will lead to your immediate disqualification from being considered for the 2026 RAF, as well as from future RAF programmes. Do you agree to this condition? *

28. Do have social media accounts (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)? If yes, please provide below the details of your page(s). If no, type N/A *

29. Applicants who have used offensive slurs or profanity, have promoted hate speech or violence, or have posted hateful, discriminatory, or derogatory statements on social media or through media outlets targeting individuals or groups based on gender, race, religion, or age will be disqualified from the 2026 RAF, as well as from future RAF programmes. Do you agree to this condition? *

30. In case the 2026 RAF fellowship is conducted partially in-person, do you currently have, or have you ever been granted, a Resident Correspondent or a similar accreditation that allows you to access UN Headquarters in New York as a member of the press?

If yes, please give more details.

31. Have you ever been denied a US visa or otherwise been refused entry into the United States?

If yes, please give more details.

Final Stage

32. Please provide a link to a online storage containing the following supporting documents: 1) At least five (5) work samples related to the UN and/or its priority issues published in the last 6 months. These can be submitted in your native language 2) Copy of your passport/national ID 3) Your CV in English 4) Two reference letters

33. Please provide any further information that you feel would support your application for the 2026 RAF programme.

34. By selecting "I agree", you consent that the UN RAF team will conduct a background check to verify the information you provide to us, and that any falsification/omission/misrepresentation of facts will may result in your disqualification from RAF 2026, as well as from future RAF programmes. *

35. Type in your signature (full name) *