The Durham University Evans Global Fellowship 2026 has opened applications for interested and qualified candidates who wish to pursue a prestigious journalism fellowship in the United Kingdom.
The Durham University Evans Global Fellowship offers an annual salary of £66,383 to support living costs, travel, and relocation expenses throughout the fellowship period.
Selected fellows will be employed by Durham University during the fellowship and will also undertake a placement at the Reuters newsroom in London or with another approved Reuters partner organization.
Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: UK
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Fellowship | £66,383 Annual Salary | Travel Expenses | Living Stipend
- Deadline: July 10, 2026
Fellowship Details
The Durham University Evans Global Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for talented early-career journalists to strengthen their investigative journalism skills under the mentorship of leading Reuters editors while also benefiting from the academic resources and research environment at Durham University.
The fellowship was established in honour of Sir Harry Evans, widely recognized as one of the pioneers of modern investigative journalism. The program is designed to help participants build strong fact-based reporting, research, and storytelling abilities through practical newsroom experience and academic collaboration.
During the fellowship period, successful applicants will be employed by Durham University and will spend part of their time on placement within the Reuters newsroom in London or another approved Reuters-affiliated media partner. Fellows will also engage with Durham University’s departments, institutes, colleges, and researchers to further develop investigative projects and journalistic ideas.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Durham University Evans Global Fellowship 2026, applicants must:
- Be at an early stage in their journalism careers with professional journalism experience.
- Applicants who are not currently practicing journalists but possess investigative reporting experience in related professional fields may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Relevant fields may include:
- Human rights reporting and advocacy
- Socio-political publications and campaigns
- Investigative research and authorship
- Documentary production
- Photo or video investigative projects and exhibitions
- Applicants must follow the application guidelines and required format provided by the fellowship organizers.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Durham University Evans Global Fellowship will receive:
- A fellowship salary of approximately £4,444 monthly
- A maximum £1,250 monthly living stipend
- A one-time £1,800 travel and relocation allowance
- Placement opportunity with Reuters newsroom in London or another approved media partner
- Access to Durham University’s academic and research resources
- Supervision and mentorship from experienced academics and journalists
- Up to £12,000 support payment to employers of successful applicants currently employed by media organizations, subject to terms and conditions
Required Documents
To apply for this fellowship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed Application Form
- A personal statement (maximum 500 words) explaining:
- Your background
- What you hope to achieve through the fellowship
- How your journalism vision aligns with the fellowship objectives
- A detailed investigative project proposal (maximum 800 words) outlining:
- The investigative idea
- Research objectives
- Reporting approach and expected outcomes
How to Apply
To apply for the Durham University Evans Global Fellowship:
- Visit the fellowship application webpage
- Complete the Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship application form
- Upload all required documents
- Submit your application before the deadline
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