Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship 2027: Fully Funded Global Investigative Journalism Fellowship at Reuters and Durham University

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship 2027
Applications are now open for the prestigious Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship 2027 with Reuters and Durham University!

Job Title: Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship 2027
Location: London, New York, Sydney or Toronto
Closing Date: 10 July 2026 at 12 Noon BST
Contract Type: Full-Time Fellowship (9 Months)
Salary: Approximately £4,444 per month
Living Stipend: £1,250 per month
Travel Allowance: One-off payment of £1,800

The Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for an early-career journalist to undertake a high-impact investigative journalism project in partnership with Reuters and Durham University.

The nine-month fellowship provides selected candidates with the opportunity to work inside a Reuters newsroom while receiving mentorship from experienced Reuters investigative editors and access to Durham University’s academic and research resources.

The programme is designed to strengthen rigorous, fact-based reporting and investigative journalism skills.

The Fellow will be based in one of Reuters’ global newsrooms located in London, New York, Sydney, or Toronto. Additional academic support will be provided through Durham University’s Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS).

The successful Fellow will also present a public seminar at the IAS, sharing insights and learnings gained throughout the fellowship.

The inaugural Sir Harry Evans Fellow, Waylon Cunningham, was part of a Reuters investigative team that won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in National Reporting.

Fellowship Benefits

The fellowship package includes:

Monthly salary of approximately £4,444
Equivalent annual pro-rata salary of approximately £53,333
Monthly living stipend of £1,250
One-time travel and related expenses payment of £1,800
Mentorship from Reuters investigative journalists
Access to Durham University’s research and academic resources
Opportunity to work within a globally recognised newsroom

Fellowship Location and Placement
The Fellowship Committee will determine the final placement city for the successful candidate. Fellows may be assigned to Reuters newsrooms in:

London
New York
Sydney
Toronto
Successful candidates must meet all relevant immigration and visa requirements for their assigned location.

The fellowship is not remote, and selected candidates will be required to relocate for the duration of the programme.

Fellowship Duration
The fellowship will run from February to October 2027.

The Fellow is expected to spend part of October at Durham University as part of the Michaelmas cohort of the Institute of Advanced Studies.

Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit:

A fellowship proposal
Published journalism work samples
Written investigative research examples
Relevant qualifications and experience details
Applicants submitting video or broadcast journalism work must also include written research work and scripted narratives for at least two submissions.

All applications and supporting materials must be submitted in English. AI-generated proposals will be automatically disqualified.

Important Notes for Applicants
Investigative Proposal
The fellowship proposal is intended to evaluate:

News judgement
Originality
Investigative thinking
Fact-based reporting ability
Writing quality
Applicants should note that selected Fellows may ultimately work on a different investigative project from the one proposed in their application.

Language Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate a very high standard of written and spoken English, as Reuters newsrooms and Durham University operate primarily in English.

References
Employers will only be contacted after a successful candidate has been offered the fellowship.

Freelancers are eligible to apply provided they meet the experience requirements.

Visa and Relocation Support
Durham University will support the visa application process for the successful candidate. However, applicants are responsible for securing the required visa documentation.

Visa-related costs are expected to be covered using the provided travel allowance.

Working Arrangements
The fellowship is a full-time position and cannot be combined with another full-time role.

Reuters supports flexible working arrangements, although final working arrangements will depend on the host newsroom.

Accommodation and Healthcare
Advice regarding accommodation will be provided, but Fellows are responsible for securing and paying for accommodation using their stipend.

Healthcare access will depend on the country of placement. Fellows based in the UK may need to pay the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge as part of their visa application.

How to Apply
Applications for the 2027 Fellowship close on 10 July 2026 at 12 Noon BST. Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official application portal below:
https://www.durham.ac.uk/sir-harry-evans-memorial-fund/global-fellowship/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Late applications will not be accepted.