The Durham University Evans Global Fellowship 2026 is now open for interested and eligible applicants willing to study in the United Kingdom. The Durham University Global Fellowship commands an annual salary of £66,383 per year to cover living, travel, and relocation expenses.
The successful applicants 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.
Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £66,383 Annual Salary | Travel Expenses
- Deadline: June 18, 2025
Fellowship Details
The Evans Global Fellowship 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.
The Durham University Global Fellowship was created in honor of Sir Harry Evans, one of the pioneers of modern investigative journalism, and is designed to give the applicant the chance to develop rigorous, fact-based research and reporting skills.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Durham University Global Fellowship 2026, applicants must:
- Be early in their careers with professional journalism experience
- Applications may also be considered from individuals who:
- Have worked in an investigative capacity in a related professional field
- Led human rights or other socio-political publications or campaigns
- Worked as authors or researchers on authoritative investigative work
- Developed in-field photo/video research projects, documentaries, or exhibitions
Fellowship Benefits
The Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship offers:
- Monthly salary of approximately £4,444 per month
(equivalent to a pro-rata salary of approximately £53,333 per year) - Maximum £1,250 monthly living stipend
- One-off payment of £1,800 for travel and relocation expenses
- Access to Durham University’s research community and academic supervision
- Placement at Reuters newsroom in London or other approved partner
- For applicants on leave from a current employer:
- Durham University will pay up to £12,000 to the employer to cover temporary staffing (subject to terms)
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must submit the following:
- Complete Application Form
- Short Statement (up to 500 words)
- Introducing yourself
- Describing what you hope to achieve
- Explaining how your vision of journalism fits the spirit of the Fellowship
- Detailed Investigative Project Proposal (up to 800 words)
- Project you would like to execute during the Fellowship
How to Apply
To apply for the Durham University Evans Global Fellowship:
- Click the button to visit the fellowship application webpage
- Complete the Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship Application Form
- Click the SUBMIT button once your application is completed
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