David Donald Fellowship for Data Journalism - Investigative Reporters & Editors

Provides assistance to attend a Data Journalism Bootcamp, or the NICAR Conference, March 6-9, 2025.

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 Passed:

Apply Online

Who is eligible?

Journalism educators who teach data journalism and investigative reporting.

What does the fellowship provide?

One-year IRE membership/renewal ($75 value)
Choice of attending the NICAR Conference, an Educator Data Journalism Bootcamp or a Data Journalism Bootcamp
- For the NICAR conference: complimentary conference registration,up to Four hotel nights, travel stipend ($500)
- For the bootcamps: boot camp registration ($800 value), travel stipend ($500).

Required application materials:

Link to CV
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.