Bootcamp fellowship applications due May 8

Apply for R-CAR and Ottaway fellowships to attend Data Journalism Bootcamp this summer!

Applications are still open for two IRE fellowships to help you attend Data Journalism Bootcamp.

The bootcamp will be Aug. 7-11, 2023, in Columbia, Missouri. The five-day course is a great way to get a broad foundation in data skills – including navigating spreadsheets, SQL and public records – and IRE can help you get there with the following fellowships:

• The R-CAR fellowship is for journalists at small news organizations serving rural communities. This fellowship is offered in conjunction with the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky, and its goal is to foster investigative reporting in rural areas. 

• The Ottaway Fellowship is for journalists and educators of color. Established by David Ottaway and the Ottaway Family Fund, the Fellowship is aimed at increasing the diversity of IRE’s membership.

Both fellowships offer complimentary entry into bootcamp, as well as a travel stipend. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 8, 2023.