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Holly Whisenhunt Stephen Fellowship The Holly Whisenhunt Stephen Fellowship provides assistance to attend an in-person Data Journalism Bootcamp taking place in Columbia, Missouri. We will be offering the following data bootcamps in 2026: January 12-16, 2026 Google Sheets deep dive March 23-27, 2025 Google Sheets + AI for reporting August 3-7, 2026, Advanced Data Journalism…

Data Journalism Bootcamp FAQ Upcoming Bootcamps: August 2026: Advanced Data Journalism Bootcamp in Python (in-person) Registration is now open No Python experience required, but some prior experience working with data is recommended Current IRE membership is required Aug. 3-7, Columbia, MO What is “bootcamp”?IRE’s Data Journalism Bootcamp is a weeklong, in-person workshop that gives journalists…

Freelance Fellowship Provides cash awards to assist independent journalists with investigative projects. Description Created in 2008, the fellowships are awarded for nonfiction project proposals which demonstrate impact, breadth and significance. Proposals for books, documentaries, cable series and other long-form projects are eligible. We also accept proposals for shorter term work such as video or audio…

The Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship The yearlong program is intended to prepare and support a journalist of color for a solid career in investigative reporting. It provides assistance to attend multiple IRE trainings, including a Data Journalism Bootcamp, the NICAR Conference, the IRE Conference and much more. Application Deadline:Applications are currently closed. Description Established in…

Don Bolles Medal Established in 2017the Don Bolles Medal recognizes investigative journalists who have exhibited extraordinary courage in standing up against intimidation or efforts to suppress the truth about matters of public importance. The medal was created in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the Arizona Project, an effort led by IRE to finish the work of…

IRE’s Ring of Honor The Ring of Honor celebrates IRE members who have made a significant contribution to our organization and to investigative journalism at large. Make a Donation To make a donation in honor of a Ring of Honor nominee or honoree, use the give online form and include their name where prompted. Nominate…

Philip Meyer Journalism Award FAQ Ready to enter? Here’s what you’ll need, at a glance: A completed questionnaire A PDF of  the story(ies) you’re entering (example). At least one person on your team needs to be a current IRE member through March 31, 2025. Apply! you can start your submission today and come back to it at…

IRE Awards The IRE Awards is the annual contest of Investigative Reporters & Editors recognizing the best in investigative reporting by print, broadcast and online media. After judging, entries are placed in IRE’s Resource Center story library so that IRE members may learn from others’ triumphs and troubles. The contest helps identify techniques and resources…