Ottaway Fellowships
Forecasted
Ottaway Fellowships support journalists and educators in attending Investigative Reporters and Editors’ Data Journalism Bootcamp, expanding access to training that supports investigative journalism.
Funder: Investigative Reporters and Editors
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (August Data Journalism Bootcamp application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Assistance typically includes Bootcamp registration and a one-year IRE membership or renewal
Summary: Supports eligible journalists and educators in attending an IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp.
Key Information: Applicants must be people of color, LGBTQ+, and/or have disabilities; IRE fellowship eligibility renews every three years.
Description
The Ottaway Fellowships, administered by Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), support journalists and educators in attending an IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp. The program focuses on access to data journalism training rather than funding a separately proposed research study or reporting project. Bootcamp attendance is the central activity supported by the fellowship.
The fellowships serve journalists and educators who are people of color, identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and/or have disabilities. This training support is part of IRE’s broader work to improve investigative journalism through professional development, resources, and a community of support. IRE’s fellowship and scholarship assistance typically combines program registration with a one-year membership or membership renewal.
