OpenFieldCentre for Journalism, Media and Culture Investigative Ethics Project
Scholarly research project examining press ethics, digital misinformation detection, and public service broadcasting challenges in regional UK journalism.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in MA Journalism or related media postgraduate degree with distinction-level marks.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent academic English capability (IELTS 7.0 equivalent).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required for UK university research.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research brief examining algorithmic bias in news aggregation and public trust in digital broadcasting.
- Recommendation letters
- Nomination from a Leeds Trinity professor in media or journalism.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Research stipend of £3,500 funded by the Leeds Trinity University Research Committee
- Application fee
- Zero internal research fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully sponsored academic research project
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 May 2027 (Summer Research Semester)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Leeds Trinity University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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