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GIJC27 Fellowship to Attend the Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Rotterdam 2027
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Publish Date 10/31/2026 Application Deadline 1/31/2027 Opportunity Type Fellowships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) is offering fellowships to attend its 15th conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from October 19 to 23, 2027. They target journalists from the Global South and historically underrepresented groups. The application deadline is January 31, 2027.
Details

The 15th Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC) will be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from October 19 to 23, 2027. It is organized by the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) and co-hosted by VVOJ, the Dutch-Flemish Association of Investigative Journalists. The venue is de Doelen ICC Rotterdam.

The conference will feature more than 150 expert panels and workshops, plus networking with colleagues from over 100 countries. Announced topics include:

  • Online search techniques
  • Investigating and using AI
  • Cross-border collaboration
  • Tips and tools for exiled media
  • Satellite imagery, climate change, corruption and data journalism

Fellowship requirements after the conference: fellows must either produce a story directly related to GIJC27 or give a presentation to colleagues or the wider journalism community based on what they learned.

Working knowledge of English is required, as sessions and workshops are in English, and applications must be submitted in English. Competition is keen, and applicants must convince the selectors they will make good use of the training. Because of the high volume of applications, applicants will not be updated individually on their status. Questions: fellowships@gijn.org.

Deadline: January 31, 2027.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Open to professional print, online, television, video, radio, documentary and multimedia journalists, including freelancers in developing or transitioning countries.
  • Experience in investigative or data journalism is a plus.
  • Priority goes to journalists from the Global South and historically underrepresented groups. The announcement links to a list of eligible (developing) countries on worlddata.info.
  • If you are from a country not on that list and cannot cover the cost of attending, you may still apply and explain your situation under «Additional Notes».
  • Working knowledge of English, and the application must be submitted in English.
Opportunity Benefits

Full fellowships include:

  • Round-trip airfare to Rotterdam (or the nearest major airport)
  • Transport between the airport and the conference hotel
  • Hotel accommodation for four nights
  • Cocktail reception on the evening of October 19
  • Breakfast on conference days (October 20–23)
  • Lunch on full conference days (October 20–23)
  • Award ceremony dinner on the evening of October 22
  • Conference registration fee

GIJN may offer partial fellowships to some candidates, and the application form asks whether you want to be considered for one. The number of fellowships is not yet determined. The previous conference in Malaysia hosted nearly 130 fellows from 80 countries and territories.

Not included: per diem, visa fees, and transport to and from your home-country airport.