Applications are currently being accepted for the Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme
The Journalist Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute is one of the world’s leading schemes for practising, mid-career journalists to take some time out from their day jobs to explore journalism in depth.
Benefits of Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme
- Most journalists on the programme are fully funded. Successful applicants get their fees covered and receive a monthly stipend of £2,000, which will be enough to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and general living expenses. We will also cover the cost of travel to and from the UK and any visa costs. Fellows should refrain from professional work during the fellowship.
- Additionally, some Journalist Fellows are employees of sponsoring organisations which run their own application process and selection criteria. Please contact us if you want more information on joining the fellowship with these or any other sources of funding.
Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme Requirements
- To be considered for one of our journalist fellowships, you must have a minimum of five years' journalistic experience, or in rare cases demonstrate the equivalent level of expertise. Freelancing is not a barrier to application, but we do not accept applications from those working in public affairs, public relations or corporate communications.
- Open to journalists from all over the world, including Europe, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, North America, and Latin America.
- Applicants must plan to return to journalism after completing their fellowship.
- English language proficiency is not tested, but you will be able to understand and join in discussions in English. You can find more information on the university's English language requirements here.
Application Date and Process
You will need to prepare:
- A one-page project statement. What is the idea that you plan to spend your time with us working on? What can you spend time reading about? Who will you talk to? Save this as a PDF.
- A 150-word summary of your proposed project idea.
- A one-page motivation statement. Why are you ready for a fellowship? Why do you want to do this project at the Reuters Institute? What will you do with your project once you return to the newsroom? Save this as a PDF.
- A two-page CV. Describe your career and education history. You may include links to your work here if you like. Save this as a PDF.
- Two letters of reference. Ask two people who know you and your work to write a letter recommending you for a fellowship. These letters should include the referee’s full name, job title, their relationship to you, and their contact details. Each reference should not be longer than one-page. Save these as a PDF.
The size limits for all PDF uploads is 25 MB per document. You will then be able to submit these documents on our online application portal. No incomplete applications will be considered.
Application Deadline
13 February, 2026
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