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NICAR25 heads to Minneapolis!

Join us March 6-9 at NICAR25 in Minneapolis. IRE's annual data journalism conference offers essential training in the latest computer-assisted reporting tools, tips and trends.

Early-bird registration discounts are available. There are also special rates available for students, freelancers and early-career professionals. Register online now!

Several NICAR25 fellowships are available with deadlines approaching, including the David Donald Fellowship for educators.  NICAR25 fellowships are due by Jan. 6 using IRE's common application form.

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Enter the Philip Meyer Awards by Nov. 15

The Philip Meyer Journalism Award recognizes excellent journalism that uses social science research methods.

The 2025 contest deadline is Nov. 15. Awards will be presented at the 2025 NICAR Conference. Eligible work must have been published, aired or posted between Oct. 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2024. At least one person on the team must have current IRE membership through March 31, 2025.

Check out the contest FAQ page for more details.

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New IRE Journal dives into elections

The third quarter 2024 edition of The IRE Journal features a special elections theme.

Articles cover campaign finance, how to navigate gerrymandering, best practices from international journalists, AI disinformation danger, an intro to survey data, alternatives to horse-race reporting, advice on framing news about trans communities — and more.

IRE members can read the latest magazine and past editions online. 

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Catch the Knight Election Hub on IRE Radio

Listen to the new episode of the IRE Radio Podcast for tips on using the Knight Election Hub to supercharge your newsroom’s election coverage.

The hub contains more than 100 free and discounted resources. There are voter guides, data sets, source lists and other helpful tools to answer questions about candidates’ backgrounds, policies, election trends and more.

New Podcast

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Access essential resources for any journalist. With our extensive research library containing more than 25,000 investigative print and broadcast stories and more than 5,000 tipsheets from our national conferences, workshops and training, you'll have all the tools you need to get to the bottom of your story and the top of your field.

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Learn the latest techniques of finding, understanding and reporting on stories with IRE. Explore training options across the globe and find an event that fits your schedule, whether it’s in person or online.

There’s more pressure than ever to rise above your competition.

IRE can help you enhance your daily reporting—with resources and member benefits you won’t find anywhere else.
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Apply for a fellowship to attend IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp 
Fellowships are available to help journalists and educators attend an IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp in 2025.
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