Holly Whisenhunt Stephen Fellowships
Forecasted
Holly Whisenhunt Stephen Fellowships support television and radio journalists’ attendance at an IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp to advance their training in data journalism.
Funder: Investigative Reporters and Editors
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (August Bootcamp application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Assistance typically includes program registration and a one-year IRE membership or renewal
Summary: Supports television and radio journalists’ attendance at an IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp rather than a separate reporting project.
Key Information: Eligibility for IRE fellowships and scholarships renews every three years.
Description
The Holly Whisenhunt Stephen Fellowships provide assistance for television and/or radio journalists to attend an IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp. Administered by Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), the fellowships focus on participation in data journalism training rather than financing a separate research or reporting project.
The program is part of IRE’s broader fellowship and scholarship offerings, supported by sponsors and donors. Assistance under these offerings typically includes program registration and a one-year IRE membership or membership renewal. IRE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving investigative journalism through training, resources, and a community of support for journalists.
