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Published: 04 Jul 2025 137 views
The?Investigative Reporting Workshop(IRW), a nonprofit newsroom based at SOC, publishes stories about about government and corporate accountability, on topics ranging widely from the environment and health to national security and the economy. IRW has partnerships with The Washington Post, PBS FRONTLINE and other news organizations. The Graduate Fellow will have opportunities to do research and reporting for one or more major investigations during the academic year.
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Our students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities. At AU passion becomes action; students actively engage in the world around them; and the leaders of today train the leaders of tomorrow.... continue reading
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Country to study | United States |
| School to study | American University |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | American University (AU) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The fellow will earn an $10,000 stipend and work as a graduate assistant for 10 hours per week. The student is responsible for their tuition, students fees, and health insurance.
Qualifications
Once admitted, please upload the following fellowship application materials as one complete pdf document:
(a)Cover letter, no more than two pages, describing your interest in and qualifications for The IRW Fellowship.
(b) Resume
(c) Up to three samples of work (provide links to your work in one pdf document).
(d) Two additional letters of recommendation, addressing your professional qualifications and the ways in which you would benefit from the fellowship.
Candidates must secure admission to the the MA in Journalism and Public Affairs at ApplySOC and select an interest in The Investigative Reporting Workshop Fellowship as part of the application. By selecting an interest in The Investigative Reporting Workship Fellowship, a corresponding supplemental item of the same name will appear in the application portal after interested students are admitted.
For more details, visit AU Program webpage
