Eric B. Sager Scholarships - Investigative Reporters & Editors

Provides assistance to the AccessFest Virtual Conference, October 17-19, 2024, NICAR Conference, March 6-9, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN, and to the IRE Conference, June 19-22, 2025 in New Orleans, LA.

Description

Established through an estate gift by the late Eric B. Sager, an IRE member from West Virginia, who worked mainly in trade publications.

Application Deadlines:
NICAR 2025 - Jan. 6
IRE 2025 - April 1

Apply Online

Who is eligible?

U.S.-based journalists and independent journalists. Journalists from trade publications and small outlets are encouraged to apply. 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 - $956 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.