Ottaway Fellowships
The Ottaway Fellowships enable underrepresented journalists and educators to gain data journalism and investigative reporting skills at IRE’s Data Journalism Bootcamp.
Funder: Investigative Reporters and Editors
Due Dates: August 2026 (Data Journalism Bootcamp application)
Funding Amounts: Covers one-year IRE membership or renewal and registration fee for the Data Journalism Bootcamp.
Summary: Supports underrepresented journalists and educators to attend IRE’s Data Journalism Bootcamp, building skills in data journalism and investigative reporting.
Key Information: Eligibility renews every three years after receiving any IRE fellowship.
Description
The Ottaway Fellowships are designed to support journalists and educators from underrepresented groups—including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with disabilities—to participate in Investigative Reporters and Editors’ (IRE) Data Journalism Bootcamp. These fellowships aim to build essential skills in data journalism and investigative reporting by providing recipients with a one-year IRE membership or renewal and covering the full registration fee for the Bootcamp. The program is part of IRE’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in investigative journalism.
