Holly Whisenhunt Stephen Fellowships
The Holly Whisenhunt Stephen Fellowship funds TV and radio journalists to attend IRE’s Data Journalism Bootcamp, building advanced data and investigative reporting skills through hands-on training.
Funder: Investigative Reporters and Editors
Due Dates: August 2026 (Data Journalism Bootcamp application)
Funding Amounts: Covers IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp registration and one-year IRE membership/renewal; no direct cash stipend.
Summary: Fellowship enables TV and radio journalists to attend IRE’s Data Journalism Bootcamp to build advanced data and investigative reporting skills.
Key Information: Eligibility renews every three years for IRE fellowships.
Description
The Holly Whisenhunt Stephen Fellowships are designed to support broadcast journalists—specifically those working in TV and radio—by funding their participation in the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Data Journalism Bootcamp. The fellowship aims to enhance the data and investigative reporting skills of broadcast professionals through immersive, hands-on training. Recipients receive coverage for the bootcamp registration fee and a one-year IRE membership or renewal, helping them access specialized resources and a community of investigative journalists.
