Fellowship Fully funded

GIJC27 Fellowship 2027 – Global Investigative Journalism Conference

Applications open 31 January 2027

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The Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC27) brings journalists from different countries together to exchange knowledge and develop their investigative reporting skills. The programme includes expert-led workshops and discussions on online research, data journalism, artificial intelligence and satellite imagery. Participants will explore practical methods for investigating corruption and climate issues. They will also learn how journalists collaborate across borders and conduct investigations in countries where press freedom is restricted.

The conference offers an opportunity to learn directly from experienced investigative reporters and understand how they approach complex stories. Participants can discuss their own reporting challenges, discover useful tools and exchange ideas with journalists working in different environments. For those looking to improve their investigative work or develop new reporting approaches, GIJC27 provides a space to learn from real experiences and build professional connections that may lead to future collaborations.

Applicants must be professional journalists working in print, online, television, video, radio, documentary or multimedia journalism. Freelance journalists are eligible.
Priority is given to journalists working in developing or transitioning countries, particularly those from the Global South and historically underrepresented groups.
Journalists from countries outside the priority list may also apply if they cannot afford to attend. They should explain their circumstances in the Additional Notes section.
Previous investigative or data journalism experience is an advantage but is not compulsory.
Applicants must have a working knowledge of English. Applications must be submitted in English.
Applicants should demonstrate how they would benefit from the conference training and use what they learn.
Selected fellows must produce a story related to GIJC27 or give a presentation sharing their learning with colleagues or the wider journalism community after the conference.
No official minimum or maximum age restriction has been published.

Round-trip airfare to Rotterdam or the nearest major airport for full fellowship recipients.
Transport between the arrival airport and the conference hotel.
Four nights of hotel accommodation.
Conference registration fee covered.
Access to more than 150 planned expert panels and workshops.
Practical training in investigative reporting, AI, online research, satellite imagery and data journalism.
Networking and potential collaboration with investigative journalists from more than 100 countries.
Welcome cocktail reception on 19 October 2027.
Breakfast on conference days from 20 to 23 October 2027.
Lunch on full conference days from 20 to 23 October 2027.
Awards ceremony dinner on 22 October 2027.
Possible partial fellowship support for additional selected candidates.
Visa fees, daily allowances and transport to the applicant's home-country airport are not covered.

Important dates

7 Oct 2026
Fellowship applications announced
31 Jan 2027
Application deadline
30 Apr 2027
Successful fellows notified by the end of April
19 Oct 2027
Pre-conference day and welcome reception
20 Oct 2027
Main conference begins
22 Oct 2027
Awards ceremony dinner
23 Oct 2027
Conference ends

GIJC27 Fellowship 2027 – Global Investigative Journalism Conference

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