Holly Whisenhunt Stephen Fellowship - Investigative Reporters & Editors

IRE Holly Whisenhunt Stephen Fellowships provide assistance to attend an in-person Data Journalism Bootcamp taking place in Columbia, Missouri.

Please check back in the Fall to see the dates for the bootcamps in 2025, January 13-17, 2025 Google Sheets deep dive, March 24-28, 2025 Google Sheets deep dive, and August 4-8, 2025 Advanced Data Journalism Bootcamp R.

Description

Established by IRE and WTHR-Indianapolis to honor Holly Whisenhunt Stephen, an award-winning journalist and longtime IRE member, who died November 2008 after a long battle with cancer.

Application Deadlines:
Nov. 18
For January Data Bootcamp
Jan. 6
For March Data Bootcamp
May 6
For August Data Bootcamp

Apply Online

Who is eligible?

TV and/or radio journalists. Students are not eligible.

What does the fellowship provide?

One-year IRE membership/renewal ($75 value)
Complimentary boot camp registration
Travel stipend ($750)

Required application materials:

LinkedIn page or link to resume
Links to two clips showcasing investigative work
Explain a data story to tackle after boot camp

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.