The Ida B. Wells Society Investigative Reporting Fellowship is back for 2026! This no-cost, intensive program will bring professional journalists to Atlanta to sharpen their investigative reporting skills under the guidance of some of the most accomplished reporters and editors in the industry. During training, participants will work on projects they have proposed for publication in their respective newsrooms. Who should apply The fellowship is intended for journalists not presently assigned to investigative teams. Freelance journalists also are invited to apply.  Journalists with 3-5 years of professional experience are encouraged to apply. In-Person Trainings The selected journalists will join the...

The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting is proud to announce that it will partner with news organizations across the country to offer investigative reporting internships to collegiate journalists and recent college graduates during the summer of 2026. The internship places students in paid 10- to 12-week assignments working alongside investigative reporters and editors at some of the nation’s top news organizations. Students from traditionally underrepresented groups and those attending HBCUs and MSIs are especially encouraged to apply. Apply Here For 2026, the Society has partnered with: The Associated Press Atlanta Journal-Constitution Capital & Main - NEW this year!...

Missed our internship info session? Need a refresher on the tips shared by our trainer Marissa Evans? You've come to the right place. Watch the recording of our internship information session where we break down our application process, articulate the unique benefits and experiences of our program, and help alleviate those application jitters. https://youtu.be/PAVXUkDn4kY About the Application Our 2025 internship application will go live in October. Please ensure you are a member of the Society to receive updates on its official launch date. Membership is also a requirement of the application process. Society membership is free. Our internship is open...