IPJ Journalism Awards (Institute on Political Journalism)
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Overview
IPJ Journalism Awards
Funder: The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) - Institute on Political Journalism (IPJ)
Program Type: Annual competitive journalism awards recognizing excellence in reporting
Award Categories: Three cash prizes awarded annually across categories:
Award Categories
Professional Writers/Teams:
1. Clark Mollenhoff Award for Investigative Reporting - Outstanding investigative journalism
2. Award for Excellence in Economic Reporting - Excellence in economic reporting and analysis
Collegiate:
3. Collegiate Journalism Award - Best journalism published in college/campus newspapers
Eligible Work:
Selection Criteria:
Award Presentation: Winners presented at National Press Club ceremony in Washington, D.C.
About IPJ:
Intensive 8-week summer study and internship program in Washington, D.C. for college journalists
Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
Professional Writers/Teams:
1. Visit www.TFAS.org/IPJAwards
2. Select award category (Investigative or Economic Reporting)
3. Submit:
- Published article(s) or writing sample(s)
- Author/byline information
- Publication details
- Brief description of reporting approach (if applicable)
4. Submit online via application portal
Collegiate Journalists:
1. Visit www.TFAS.org/IPJAwards
2. Select Collegiate Journalism Award
3. Submit:
- Published article from campus newspaper or online publication
- Author/byline information
- Publication details
4. Submit online via application portal
Submission Deadlines
- Professional Awards (Mollenhoff & Economic): March 20, 2015
- Collegiate Award: April 3, 2015
- Specific deadlines vary by year; consult website for current year deadlines
Eligibility Requirements
Professional Category:
Collegiate Category:
Required Materials
- Article text or PDF
- Publication name and date
- Author byline/contact information
- URL (for online publications)
- Brief description of reporting effort (optional but recommended)
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