Diversity Fellowships - Investigative Reporters & Editors

Provides assistance to the Access Fest 2023, October 12-14, 2023, NICAR Conference, March 7-10, 2024 in Baltimore, MD, and to the IRE Conference, June 20-23, 2024 in Anaheim, CA.

Description

The Diversity Fellowships are funded by the Philip L. Graham Fund, the IRE Diversity Development Fund and individual donors. The goal of the fellowships is to increase the diversity of IRE’s membership.

Access Fest 2023

Application Deadline: Sept. 18th

Apply Online

Who is eligible?

Journalists, educators and students of color, those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and/or with disabilities are eligible to apply.

What does the fellowship provide?

For attending the conference in-person, the fellowship includes:

One-year IRE membership/renewal ($25-70 value)
Complimentary conference registration
Four hotel nights ($1,040 - $1,100 value)
Travel stipend ($500)

For attending the Access Fest 2023 virtually, the fellowship includes:

One-year IRE membership/renewal ($25-70 value)
Complimentary conference registration

Required application materials:

LinkedIn page or link to resume
Links to two clips showcasing investigative work (for journalists)
Description how the training will be put to use for students (for educators)
Letter of support from your supervisor/manager/adviser describing how this training would be beneficial and affirming that you will be given time to attend the training. Independent journalists: this letter will serve as a recommendation letter.

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.