Global Fellowship for Investigative Journalism ·Durham University

Overview

The Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship 2027 is a prestigious international opportunity for emerging investigative journalists. This program empowers early-career journalists with the resources, mentorship, and institutional support needed to produce impactful investigative reporting on a global scale.

Eligibility

The fellowship is targeted at early-career journalists with strong investigative potential, generally expected to have between two and five years of professional journalism experience. Eligible backgrounds may include:

• Investigative reporting
• Documentary production
• Research-based storytelling
• Photojournalism
• Video investigations
• Non-fiction investigative writing
• Multimedia journalism projects

The program encourages applications from underrepresented groups within journalism and emphasizes originality, authenticity, and independent investigative thinking.

Benefits

• A nine-month investigative journalism placement
• Mentorship from leading Reuters editors
• Access to Durham University research facilities and academics
• Placement opportunities in major international newsrooms
• Professional development in investigative reporting techniques
• Exposure to global newsroom operations and editorial standards
• Opportunities to build international journalism networks
• A public seminar at Durham University’s Institute of Advanced Studies
• Competitive financial support including a monthly salary and living stipend

How to Apply

Applications officially open on 6 May 2026. The application deadline is 10 July 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Deadline

July 10, 2026