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

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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.

In loving memory: Diana R. Fuentes

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

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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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

IRE raises its voice in Pulitzer debate
May 25, 2022 | Comments Off on IRE raises its voice in Pulitzer debate

IRE is adding its voice to the growing movement to persuade The Pulitzer Prizes to make participating in an annual staff diversity survey a condition of seeking journalism’s highest honor.

#IRE22 hosts showcase panels ‘Banding together for truth’ and ‘Kicking glass’
May 24, 2022 | Comments Off on #IRE22 hosts showcase panels ‘Banding together for truth’ and ‘Kicking glass’

IRE is proud to host two important panel discussions during the IRE22 conference in Denver, tackling themes of leadership, cultural reckoning, and the power – and challenge – of newsrooms working together.

Five finalists selected for 2022 Golden Padlock Award
May 11, 2022 | Comments Off on Five finalists selected for 2022 Golden Padlock Award

Investigative Reporters and Editors has named its finalists for the 2022 Golden Padlock Award honoring the most secretive public agency or official in the U.S.

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.

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

Apply here.

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