Conference
The Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2027 in the Netherlands is offering fully funded fellowships for journalists from around the world. The five-day international conference will take place in Rotterdam from October 19 to 23, 2027. It will bring together journalists, media experts, and trainers from over 100 countries. The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) and the Dutch-Flemish Association of Investigative Journalists (VVOJ) will organize this event. Selected journalists will receive financial support to attend the conference.
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The Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2027 in the Netherlands is offering fully funded fellowships for journalists from around the world. The five-day international conference will take place in Rotterdam from October 19 to 23, 2027. It will bring together journalists, media experts, and trainers from over 100 countries. The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) and the Dutch-Flemish Association of Investigative Journalists (VVOJ) will organize this event. Selected journalists will receive financial support to attend the conference.
The GIJC27 Fellowship 2027 is a great opportunity for journalists who want to improve their reporting skills and build international connections. The fully funded conference will offer more than 150 sessions, workshops, and training activities. Participants will learn about investigative journalism, data journalism, artificial intelligence, climate reporting, and online research tools. They will also meet experienced journalists and learn new ways to investigate important issues. This international journalism conference in Europe will help participants grow their skills and professional networks.
The fully funded journalism fellowship in the Netherlands will cover round-trip airfare, four nights of hotel accommodation, airport transfers, conference registration, and meals during the event. The opportunity mainly supports journalists from developing countries, the Global South, and underrepresented groups. Applicants must have a working knowledge of English.
Selected journalists will receive the following benefits under the GIJC27 Fully Funded Fellowship:
Round-trip airfare to Rotterdam, Netherlands, or the nearest major airport.
Free hotel accommodation for four nights.
Airport transfers between the airport and the conference hotel.
Free registration for the Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2027.
Breakfast and lunch during the conference from October 20 to 23, 2027.
Welcome cocktail reception on October 19, 2027.
Award ceremony dinner on October 22, 2027.
Access to more than 150 sessions, workshops, and training activities.
Opportunities to meet journalists and media experts from over 100 countries.
Journalists from developing or transitioning countries can apply.
Professional journalists working in print, online media, television, radio, video, documentaries, or multimedia can apply.
Freelance journalists are also eligible.
Applicants with experience in investigative or data journalism will have an advantage, but this experience is not required.
Journalists from the Global South and historically underrepresented groups will receive priority.
Applicants from countries outside the eligible country list may still apply if they cannot afford to attend the conference. They must explain their situation in the application form.
Applicants must have a working knowledge of English.
All applications must be submitted in English.
Selected fellows must agree to write a story related to GIJC27 or give a presentation about what they learned after the conference.
Visit the official GIJC27 Fellowship application form.
Read the eligibility criteria and fellowship requirements before applying.
Enter your personal details, including your name, nationality, and contact information.
Provide details about your journalism work and professional background as requested in the form.
Complete all required sections of the application in English.
If you need financial support but your country is not on the eligible list, explain your situation under the “Additional Notes” section.
Review your information and submit the application before January 31, 2027.
January 31, 2027.
Journalists from developing or transitioning countries can apply. Professional journalists working in print, online media, television, radio, video, documentaries, or multimedia can apply. Freelance journalists are also eligible. Applicants with experience in investigative or data journalism will have an advantage, but this experience is not required. Journalists from the Global South and historically underrepresented groups will receive priority.
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