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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.

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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

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.

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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!

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Take your data journalism skills to the next level. Image of sound levels resembling bar graph. NICAR23 with a microphone replacing the "I" to emphasize Nashville music heritage.
See you in Nashville — register for NICAR23!
September 26, 2022 | Comments Off on See you in Nashville — register for NICAR23!

Registration is now open for NICAR23! Professional members can register at the early-bird rate of $299 until January 9.

DBEI22 Keynote Speakers Lam Thuy Vo and Sisi Wei
Announcing DBEI22 keynote speakers: Sisi Wei and Lam Thuy Vo
September 15, 2022 | Comments Off on Announcing DBEI22 keynote speakers: Sisi Wei and Lam Thuy Vo

Investigative Reporters and Editors is pleased to announce that Sisi Wei and Lam Thuy Vo will deliver the keynote address at the 2022 DBEI Symposium, October 20 and 21.

Diana Fuentes and Rebecca Aguilar are inducted into the NAHJ Hall of Fame by NAHJ President Nora López.
IRE Executive Director Fuentes inducted into NAHJ Hall of Fame
August 18, 2022 | Comments Off on IRE Executive Director Fuentes inducted into NAHJ Hall of Fame

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists inducted IRE Executive Director Diana Fuentes and three other journalists into the NAHJ Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Aug. 5, 2022, in Las Vegas.

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