CIJ Lyra McKee Bursary 2026: Fully Funded Investigative Journalism Training with a Paid Fellowship Opportunity

The CIJ Lyra McKee Bursary Scheme is a prestigious five-month investigative journalism training programme designed for aspiring journalists from underrepresented backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Participants receive intensive training in investigative reporting, data journalism, mentorship from experienced journalists, and attendance at the CIJ Summer Conference in London. For the first time in 2026, top graduates will be considered for a paid fellowship with Investigate Europe, a cross-border journalism cooperative offering hands-on international investigative experience.