Fellowships & Scholarships
IRE offers fellowships and scholarships to help journalists, students, and educators strengthen investigative reporting skills through conferences, bootcamps, mentorship, and project support.
Funder: Investigative Reporters and Editors
Due Dates: April 7, 2026 | September 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical value: conference registration ($100–$325), travel stipend (up to $650), four hotel nights ($932–$1,100), and one-year IRE membership ($25–$75); some fellowships include additional mentorship, data services, or cash awards.
Summary: Fellowships and scholarships supporting journalists, students, and educators to advance investigative reporting through training, conferences, and special projects.
Key Information: Eligibility and benefits vary by fellowship; common application covers most awards, but some require separate applications.
Description
Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) offers a diverse portfolio of fellowships and scholarships annually to help journalists, students, and educators build investigative reporting skills. These opportunities provide financial and professional support for attending major conferences (IRE, NICAR, AccessFest), specialized bootcamps, and, for select programs, yearlong mentorship and project support. Fellowships are tailored to various groups, including journalists of color, early-career reporters, TV/radio journalists, educators, freelancers, and those covering specific beats like the environment or immigration. Benefits typically include complimentary conference or bootcamp registration, travel stipends, hotel accommodations, and a one-year IRE membership. Some fellowships also provide mentorship, data services, or direct project funding.
