David Donald Fellowship for Data Journalism

Provides assistance to attend a virtual Data Journalism Bootcamp, the NICAR Conference, March 3-6, 2022 or an IRE Educator Bootcamp (March 14-18).

Description

The fund is named for the late David Donald, a former IRE training director who spread the gospel of computer-assisted reporting to thousands of journalists, educators and students around the world. The fund is designed to support computer-assisted reporting training to university educators so that they can better equip their students to be effective watchdogs through the use of data.

Application deadline has passed.

Who is eligible?

Journalism educators who teach data journalism and investigative reporting.

What does the fellowship provide?

One-year IRE membership/renewal ($70 value)
Choice of attending the NICAR Conference, an Educator Data Journalism Bootcamp or a Data Journalism Bootcamp
- For the NICAR conference: conference registration ($325 value),up to Four hotel nights ($1028 value), travel stipend ($500)
- For the bootcamps: boot camp registration ($800 value), travel stipend ($500).

Required application materials:

Link to CV
Letter from current supervisor indicating support of data journalism and investigative reporting in the curriculum. Letter should include why you are deserving of a scholarship to receive this training.
Include in CV or in application: List of data journalism and investigative reporting courses taught in the past and list of continuing education/professional development training received.
Description of how the educator will put the training to use for students.

How to donate to this fellowship/scholarship fund:

If you wish to contribute to this fellowship, you can donate through IRE’s online donation form and indicate the name of the fund in the form.