Gary Marx Scholarship

Established by long-time IRE member David Jackson who established the Gary Marx Journalism Fund to honor a trusted Chicago Tribune colleague, Gary Marx, and hopefully to inspire the new generation of investigative reporters.

Who is eligible?

U.S.-based college journalism students and early-career journalists (five years post-college graduation). Preference will be given to applicants from Illinois.

What does the fellowship provide?

For attending the conference in-person, the fellowship includes:

  • One-year IRE membership/renewal ($25-75 value)
  • Complimentary conference registration included
  • Four hotel nights ($1,040-$1,100 value)
  • Travel stipend ($650)

Required application materials:

  • LinkedIn page or link to resume
  • Links to two clips showcasing journalism work

Opportunity offered by:

Investigative Reporters & Editors

The mission of Investigative Reporters and Editors is to foster excellence in investigative journalism, which is essential to a free society. IRE accomplishes this by: Providing training, resources and a…
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Opportunity type

Grant

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Minimum grant amount

$1715

Maximum grant amount

$1825

Areas of focus

Data Journalism
Investigative Journalism
Training

This is a recurring opportunity