Ottaway Fellowships
Forecasted
The Ottaway Fellowships from Investigative Reporters and Editors provide underrepresented journalists and educators with advanced training in data journalism through the Data Journalism Bootcamp.
Funder: Investigative Reporters and Editors
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Data Journalism Bootcamp)
Funding Amounts: Covers one-year IRE membership/renewal and full Data Journalism Bootcamp registration fee; travel/lodging not included.
Summary: Supports journalists and educators from underrepresented backgrounds to attend IRE’s Data Journalism Bootcamp and build advanced data journalism skills.
Key Information: Highly competitive; eligibility renews every three years after receiving any IRE fellowship.
Description
The Ottaway Fellowships, offered by Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), are designed to promote diversity and inclusion within investigative journalism. These fellowships specifically support journalists and educators of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities. Fellows are awarded the opportunity to attend IRE’s Data Journalism Bootcamp—an intensive, hands-on training program focused on data analysis, visualization, and investigative reporting techniques. The fellowship covers a one-year IRE membership or renewal and the full registration fee for the Bootcamp, enabling recipients to strengthen their data journalism skills and pursue impactful, evidence-based reporting projects in their communities and newsrooms.
