The Reuters Institute is inviting applications for Journalism Fellowships to study in the UK. Fellowships may be for three, six or nine months covering one or two terms or a full academic year (October – June) respectively.

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism offers fully funded Fellowships to well established mid-career journalists from throughout the world.

Course Level: Fellowships are available to mid-carrier journalists.

Eligible Nationalities: Journalists from throughout the world are eligible to apply.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism offers fully funded Fellowships to well established mid-career journalists from throughout the world. Applicants must have a minimum of five years’ experience in any branch of journalism and demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English to be able to participate fully in the life of the Programme and write a research paper in English of publishable quality.

To be considered for a Fellowship you must have a minimum of five years journalistic experience, or in rare cases demonstrate the equivalent level of expertise.

 Applicants will be able to write at a publishable level of English, allowing you to participate in the fellowship and produce papers when necessary.

Candidates who are carrying out a research project within one of the Reuters Institute of Journalism’s areas of interest will be given priority in the selection process.

Method of Application:

Below is a list of the materials you will need to complete your application:

  • A full curriculum vitae
  • A personal statement outlining i) your journalistic values, ii) the major trends in the media landscape in which you work, and iii) a summary of what you think you would contribute to the Fellowship programme (no more than 500 words in total).
  • A statement of up to 1,000 words explaining your proposed research project
  • A reference from your employer, supporting your application and granting leave of absence
  • A second professional reference (e.g. former employer)
  • A sample of your work (please see specific requirements below)

Scholarship Link

Scholarship Application Deadline: January 31, 2018