Ottaway Fellowships

Established by David Ottaway and the Ottaway Family Fund, the Fellowship is aimed at increasing the diversity of IRE’s membership.

Who is eligible?

Journalists, educators and students of color, those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and/or with disabilities are eligible to apply. Students are not eligible.

What does the fellowship provide?

  • One-year IRE membership/renewal ($75 value)
  • Complimentary bootcamp registration (up to $1,250 value)
  • Travel stipend ($1,000)

Required application materials:

  • LinkedIn page or link to resume/CV
  • Links to two clips showcasing investigative work (for journalists)
  • Description how the training will be put to use for students (for educators)
  • Explain a data story to tackle after bootcamp (for journalists)

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

$2325

Areas of focus

Data Journalism
General Funding
Investigative Journalism
Training
Underrepresented Community(ies)

Application deadline:
May 6, 2025
This is a recurring opportunity