Candidates will be selected based on eligibility criteria.
UN Polio Press Fellowship 2026
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Eligibility
Journalists
Region
United States
Award
An Award up to $7,000
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
UN Polio Press Fellowship 2026 for Individual Reporting 2026 is offered by the United Nations Foundation. The fellowship is a prestigious opportunity designed to support professional journalists covering polio eradication efforts in polio-affected countries. Selected fellows will receive up to $7,000 towards reporting and travel expenses, along with mandatory virtual training sessions on polio eradication.
Source: unfoundation.org
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a professional journalist with experience producing published news content
- have a track record with reputable national or international media outlets
- be willing to participate in all required virtual training sessions
- have basic English skills to participate in fellowship interviews, training, and activities
- be willing to travel independently to polio-affected countries
Note:- Freelance journalists with an established portfolio are eligible to apply.
Benefits
The selected fellows will receive an award of up to $7,000 per fellow.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Project proposal
- Budget proposal
- Portfolio of published
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down to the 'APPLY NOW' button.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed with your application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 7 January 2026
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- This fellowship cannot be used to fund books, book-length projects, feature-length films, or works of fiction.
- Equipment purchases are not covered under this fellowship.
- Accepted fellows are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
- Fellows must obtain visas and any required authorisations for their selected reporting countries.
Contact Details
United Nations Foundation
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20006
Email ID: press@unfoundation.org | Contact Number: 202.887.9040
Important Links
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: Who is offering the UN Polio Press Fellowship 2026?
Answer: The United Nations Foundation is offering this opportunity.
Question: How much is the fellowship worth?
Answer: The fellowship provides an award of up to $7,000 per fellow for reporting and travel expenses.
Question: Who is eligible for the UN Polio Press Fellowship 2026?
Answer: Professional journalists with experience producing published news content for reputable national or international media outlets. Freelance journalists with established portfolios are also eligible.
Question: What is the last date to apply for the UN Polio Press Fellowship 2026?
Answer: The last date to apply is 07 January 2026.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the United Nations Foundation's official portal.
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