Godfrey Wells Stancill Fellowship

Established by former IRE board member Nancy Stancill and her family in memory of her father, Godfrey Wells Stancill (who was an editor and publisher of the Suffolk News-Herald), the fellowship supports journalists working for newspapers with a Sunday circulation of under 50,000.

Who is eligible?

U.S.-based journalists working for a newspaper with a Sunday circulation of under 50,000. Students are not eligible.

What does the fellowship provide?

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

  • One-year IRE membership/renewal (up to $75 value)
  • Complimentary conference registration included
  • Four hotel nights ($932 value)
  • Travel stipend ($500)

Required application materials:

  • LinkedIn page or link to resume
  • Links to two clips showcasing investigative 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

Fellowship

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Maximum grant amount

$1507

Areas of focus

Data Journalism
Investigative Journalism
Local Journalism

This is a recurring opportunity