Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship

Funding: Funded: amount not specified; verify on website (covers assistance to attend IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp, NICAR Conference, and IRE Conference plus IRE data services). Who can apply: U.S. journalists of color with at least 3 years of post-college work experience (journalists globally may apply if their work is for a U.S.-based audience); must be currently working with a news organization or as an independent journalist with a supportive outlet. Students are not eligible, but the program is open to early-career professionals. Length: Yearlong. Mentorship, IRE data services, support for an investigative reporting project benefiting the fellow's community. Field: Data journalism / investigative journalism. Deadline: September 1, 2026 (annual, applications open each year around spring/summer).