Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship 2026 for Early Career Journalists
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.
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.
Overview of the Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship 2026
- Type: Fellowships
- Country to study: UK
- Sponsor: Durham University + Reuters
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Fellowship Perks: Monthly salary of c.£4,444, £1,800 for travel and expenses, £1,250 per month living stipend, Employment by Durham University during the fellowship period and lots more…
- Deadline: June 18, 2025
Eligibility Criterias for the Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship 2026
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.
Perks of participating in the Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship 2026
- 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.
Application Documents
To apply, candidates must 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.
Deadline: June 18, 2025
