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Join us March 6-9 at NICAR25 in Minneapolis. IRE's annual data journalism conference offers essential training in the latest computer-assisted reporting tools, tips and trends.

Early-bird registration discounts are available. There are also special rates available for students, freelancers and early-career professionals. Register online now!

Several NICAR25 fellowships are available with deadlines approaching, including the David Donald Fellowship for educators.  NICAR25 fellowships are due by Jan. 6 using IRE's common application form.

The Philip Meyer Journalism Award recognizes excellent journalism that uses social science research methods.

The 2024 contest deadline is Nov. 20. Awards will be presented at the 2025 NICAR Conference. Eligible work must have been published, aired or posted between Oct. 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2024. At least one person on the team must have current IRE membership through March 31, 2025.

Check out the contest FAQ page for more details.

IRE's Data Journalism Bootcamp empowers journalists to produce hard-hitting, data-driven stories. We will host three bootcamps at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 2025.

Fellowship applications are due Jan. 6 for:

• TV and radio journalists
• Journalists and educators of color
• Journalists serving rural communities
• Journalism educators.

Looking for ways to be more inclusive in your news coverage or hiring practices? IRE has custom training options to help.

In addition to general DBEI training, we also offer deeper-dive sessions on specific topics, such as: how to cover historically marginalized groups, and how to cover the queer and trans community.

Read our blog post for more details.