Diversity Fellowships

Provides assistance to the NICAR Conference, March 3-6, 2022 and to the IRE Conference, June 23-26, 2022.

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.

Application deadline has passed.

Who is eligible?

Journalists, educators and students of color are eligible.

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 ($1,028 - $1,168 value)
Travel stipend ($500)

For attending the conference 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 supervisor/appropriate person to attend the conference. Letter should include why you are deserving of a fellowship to receive this training.

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.