The Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism is a landmark partnership between Reuters, Durham University and Tina Brown CBE, award-winning journalist, editor, and widow of acclaimed Sunday Times editor Sir Harry Evans. The fellowship provides an unrivalled opportunity for an exceptional early-career journalist: a nine-month Fellowship embedded in Reuters’ London newsroom that includes undertaking an investigative project, mentored by top Reuters editors in the field, while having access to Durham University’s academics and research resources. It is designed to give the applicant the chance to develop rigorous, fact-based research and reporting skills.

Nandhini Srinivasan has been awarded the 2026 Fellowship.  Nandhini is a graduate of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, with a specialization in investigative journalism with the Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism. Upon earning her journalism degree, Nandhini was an investigative reporting fellow at the Tributary in Jacksonville, Florida, where she covered education politics in the state. Srinivasan previously worked at Reuters in Bangalore as a U.S. headline news correspondent, before leaving to attend Columbia.  Srinivasan  was chosen out of 850 applicants to be the 2026 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow and will take up her role in the new year.

Nandhini said: “This fellowship is an extraordinary opportunity to expand my investigative skills and pursue evidence-driven reporting with real-world impact.  I’m grateful to Reuters, Durham University and Tina Brown for their support.”

Steve Stecklow, a Reuters investigative reporter and chair of the Fellowship Committee judging panel, said: “Nandhini’s reporting already shows rigor, persistence and a clear eye for public interest stories. We’re excited to help her sharpen those skills inside a Reuters newsroom.”

Tina Brown added: “Harry championed reporters who dig for truth with moral courage. Nandhini’s work exemplifies that spirit, and I’m thrilled to see what she will uncover during this fellowship.”

Nandhini will receive mentorship and access to resources at Durham’s Institute of Advanced Study, which hosts projects and international fellows working across academic disciplines. Durham Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien, said: “Nandhini brings the fearless enquiry and commitment to truth-telling that this fellowship celebrates. We look forward to welcoming her to Durham and supporting her investigative project.”