🚨 The IRE26 early-bird deadline has been extended to May 15. 🚨

IRE26 early-bird extended!

It's not too late to join IRE & NICAR for our annual investigative journalism conference - in National Harbor, Maryland (just outside of D.C.!). The early-bird rate has just been extended to May 15, so hurry before it's too late!

The IRE Conference is about all things investigative, data, storytelling, public records, networking, finding old friends and new and so much more! All packed into three and a half days of take-home tips, hands-on training, and more new friends than you can count.

Applications are now open for the IRE 2026 mentor program

The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 31.

Learn more

In loving memory: Diana R. Fuentes

See photos, videos and notes from people celebrating Diana's life and work.

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2025 IRE Awards!

We’re so proud to recognize these journalists, whose work represents the very best in investigative reporting. This annual contest is a reminder of the power of investigative journalism, which is essential to a free society.

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Meet the 2026 IRE Board Candidates

In preparation for the 2026 IRE Board elections, get to know the candidates for the board and the contest committee.

Elected board members will guide IRE's mission, support journalists, and contribute to key decisions and initiatives.

Welcome to IRE!

Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources.

IRE provides members access to thousands of reporting tipsheets and other materials through its Resource Center and hosts conferences and specialized training across the country. Programs of IRE include the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR), a collaboration between IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism.

Training Opportunities

Learn the latest techniques of finding, understanding and reporting on stories with IRE. Explore training options across the globe and find an event that fits your schedule, whether it’s in person or online.

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IRE News

Announcing IRE’s 2025 Chauncey Bailey Investigative Reporting Fellows

October 30, 2024 | Comments Off

Daniela Ibarra of KSAT-TV in San Antonio, José Ignacio Castañeda Perez of Spotlight Delaware and Aallyah Wright of Capital B News will serve as IRE’s 2025 Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellows. This yearlong fellowship is designed to increase the range of backgrounds, experiences and interests within the field of investigative journalism, where…

IRE expands DBEI training for newsrooms

October 24, 2024 | Comments Off

IRE offers custom training for journalists and newsrooms on a wide range of topics relating to diversity, belonging, equity and inclusion.

Customizable training sessions help newsrooms better address specific audiences and communities that long have been ignored, not only in coverage but in internal hiring and retention practices, at affordable prices.

Promotional graphic for the 2024 IRE Membership Drive, taking place Oct. 21 - Nov. 18. White text on navy blue background, with graphics of computers, cameras, other reporting tools. Text reads: Learn how an IRE membership can improve your reporting with free tools, discounts and training sessions throughout the year.

IRE kicks off fall membership drive with giveaways

October 21, 2024 | Comments Off

Thinking about joining IRE or renewing your membership? IRE’s fall membership drive is the perfect time to get involved! Join or renew your membership by Nov. 18 for a chance to win free conference registration, a gift certificate to the IRE store or free newsroom training. The promotion is available Monday, Oct. 21, through Monday,…

There’s more pressure than ever to rise above the competition.

IRE can help you enhance your daily reporting with resources and member benefits you won’t find anywhere else.

Become a Member

The Center for Journalism & Democracy is accepting applications for a scholarship to the IRE conference!

Apply here.