Oxford Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme 2024/2025 126 views

About the Journalist Fellowship Programme

The Reuters Institute’s Journalist Fellowship Programme is an exclusive opportunity for mid-career journalists globally. Offering a profound exploration of journalism through personal research, seminars, and networking, participants gain insights into global media challenges during their stay at the esteemed Oxford University.

Who Can Apply

• Experience: Open to journalists with a minimum of five years’ professional experience, including freelancers.
• Geographical Inclusivity: Journalists from Europe, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, North America, and Latin America are warmly welcome.
• Exclusions: Not open to professionals in public affairs, public relations, or corporate communications.

Deadline

• Financial Support: Fully funded fellowships.
• Monthly Stipend: A generous £2,000 to cover accommodation, food, and general living expenses.
• Additional Coverage: Comprehensive coverage for travel to and from the UK, as well as visa costs.
• Work Restriction: Fellows are expected to refrain from engaging in professional work during the fellowship period.

Entry Fee

• No Entry Fee: The application process is entirely free of charge.

Other Information

• Program Duration: Fellowships offer flexible durations of 3 or 6 months, commencing in October, January, or April.
• Expectations: Fellows are expected to be physically present in Oxford during term time, with the possibility of short-term travel for scheduled events.
• Language Proficiency: English language proficiency is not formally tested, but participants should be able to actively engage in discussions in English.
• Project Work: A significant portion of the fellowship involves working on a project relevant to the participant’s career, newsroom, or the broader media industry.
• Symposiums: At the conclusion of each term, Journalist Fellows organize symposiums featuring presentations and panel discussions around pertinent themes, providing insights from their time in Oxford and professional experiences. These events are open to the public and often take place in London.