Godfrey Wells Stancill Fellowship - Investigative Reporters & Editors

Provides assistance to the IRE Conference, June 19-22, 2025 in New Orleans, LA.

Description

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.

Application Deadline:
April 1

Apply Online

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

How to donate to this fellowship/scholarship fund:

If you wish to contribute to this fellowship, you can donate through IRE’s online donation form and indicate the name of the fund in the form.