SCHOLARSHIP: Durham University, UK International Fellowship Scholarship

The Durham University Global Fellowship was created in honor of Sir Harry Evans, one of the pioneers of modern investigative journalism, provides an unrivaled opportunity for an exceptional early career journalist mentored by top Reuters editors in the field while being overseen by Durham University and having access to University academics and research resources.

About university:

Durham University (legally the University of Durham) is a collegiate public research university in Durham, England, founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832 and incorporated by royal charter in 1837. It was the first recognised university to open in England for more than 600 years, after Oxford and Cambridge, and is thus the third-oldest university in England.

Scholarship deadline:

June 18, 2025

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Scholarship details:

Host Country: United Kingdom UK
Study Abroad: Study in UK
Category: Fellowships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | £66,383 Annual Salary | Travel Expenses.

Scholarship eligibility requirements:

To be considered for the Durham University Global Fellowship 2026, you must satisfy the following:

Be early in their careers and will have professional journalism experience.
Where a prospective applicant is not currently a journalist but has worked in an investigative reporting capacity in a related professional field applications may be considered on case-by-case basis.
- (for example: leading human rights or other socio-political publications and campaigns; working as an author or researcher on authoritative investigative work; or developing in-field photo- or video-research projects, documentaries, or exhibitions)
Applicants should apply as per the instructions and format outlined above.

Scholarship Application Guidelines:

To apply for the Durham University Evans Global Fellowship, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below;

Click on the button to visit the fellowship webpage.
Complete the Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship Application form.
Click on the SUBMIT button once your application is completed.

Candidates must also be ready to submit the following documents;

Complete Application Form
A short statement (up to 500 words) telling the Fellowship Committee about yourself; what you hope to achieve with this opportunity; and how your vision of journalism fits with the spirit of the Fellowship.   
A detailed proposal (up to 800 words) for an investigative project you would like to execute during the Fellowship.
A detailed proposal (up to 800 words) for an investigative project you would like to execute during the Fellowship.

Scholarship Benefits:

The Fellowship commands a monthly salary of c.£4,444 per month for each month of the Fellowship (equivalent to a pro-rata salary of c.£53,333 per year), in addition to a maximum £1,250 per month living stipend, and a one-off payment of £1,800 for travel and expenses.
The Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship also provides the opportunity for an early career journalist to develop their ideas and collaborations in a thriving community of journalists and researchers, including through engagement with the University’s departments, institutes and colleges.
The successful applicant will be employed by Durham University for the period of the Fellowship and will spend time on placement in the Reuters newsroom in London, or with another suitable partner selected by Reuters.
The successful applicant will also be allocated an appropriate academic supervisor and mentor at Durham University.
Where the successful applicant is an existing employee of a news or media organisation and taking a period of leave in order to pursue the Fellowship, Durham University will pay up to a maximum of £12,000 to their employer to cover temporary staff costs, subject to specific terms and conditions.