£15,000 David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship 2026–2031: Major Funding Opportunity for Investigative and Long-Form Journalism @Oxford Brookes University

Overview

The David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship offers £15,000 annually to support independent, non-fiction writers and journalists producing rigorously researched public interest journalism that holds power to account.

Benefits

• £15,000 in dedicated funding
• Institutional support from Oxford Brookes University
• Recognition associated with David McClure’s investigative legacy
• Time and financial freedom to complete ambitious journalism
• Increased likelihood of publication and impact

Requirements

Open to journalists, authors, and non-fiction writers worldwide, with no restrictions on age, nationality, background, or career stage. Merit and public value are the deciding factors. Applications require a 1,500-word pitch detailing the investigation's synopsis, aims, public interest relevance, research undertaken, progress, why funding is essential, and how the £15,000 will be used. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the official application form: Apply here

Deadline

31 May (annually)