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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.
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NICAR26 right around the corner!
The 2026 NICAR Conference will be here before you know it - have you taken advantage of the early-bird registration rate and snagged the discounted hotel rate before the block sells out? Hurry! These deals only last a few more weeks!
2025 IRE Awards now open!
It's that time of year again! The 2025 IRE Awards are now open! We're excited to announce a few new categories this year as well as a brand new contest platform.
IRE heads to New York City
Join us for a special Watchdog Workshop in New York City at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, January 23-24, 2026.
You'll hear from award-winning speakers and some of the top investigative and data reporters in the country. Sessions will cover breaking news investigations, getting grants for your next big story and beat reporting how-to panels for business, health care and environmental journalism.
A current IRE membership is required. Seating is limited -- don't miss your chance to snag a seat before it's too late! Need help attending? Apply for a fellowship!
Investigative Reporters & Editors celebrates its new mission statement on diversity, belonging, equity and inclusion, adopted unanimously by the IRE Board of Directors on June 14. The statement reaffirms IRE’s commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment at all its events and meetings. “We believe a diverse and inclusive space helps secure a strong…
Things to do and see outside of IRE23 Thanks to Mary Shanklin and Adam Rhodes for helping compile this local guide for the 2023 IRE Conference in Orlando, June 22-25. Shanklin served on the IRE23 regional committee and is currently a journalism instructor at the University of Central Florida. Formerly, Shanklin was a reporter at…
Welcome to the IRE23 LGBTQ+ Resource Guide. Whether you’re looking for queer-focused sessions, IRE personnel, a spot for lunch or a business to support, this guide can be your roadmap while in Orlando. The IRE Board of Directors recently issued a statement reaffirming the organization’s commitment to LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion. When registering, attendees also…
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