Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2027

The Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2027, known as GIJC27, is the 15th edition of the Global Investigative Journalism Conference.

The event will be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with a pre-conference day on 19 October 2027 followed by the main conference from 20 to 23 October 2027.

GIJC27 is organised by the Global Investigative Journalism Network in partnership with De Vereniging van Onderzoeksjournalisten (VVOJ), the Dutch-Flemish Association of Investigative Journalists.

The conference is designed for professional investigative reporters, editors, data journalists and multimedia journalists seeking practical training, new reporting methods and international collaboration.

GIJC27 is expected to feature more than 150 expert panels, workshops and networking activities covering areas including investigative research, artificial intelligence, data journalism, satellite imagery, climate reporting, corruption investigations, cross-border collaboration and journalism in difficult press-freedom environments.

To increase access for journalists who may otherwise be unable to attend, GIJN is offering a competitive fellowship programme.

Full fellows receive major travel and conference expenses, including round-trip airfare to Rotterdam or the nearest major airport, four hotel nights, conference registration and specified meals.

GIJN may also offer partial fellowships depending on available funding.

Applicants should note that the fellowship does not cover every possible expense. Visa fees, per diem and transport between the applicant’s home and their local departure airport are excluded.

• Be a professional journalist working in print, online, television, video, radio, documentary or multimedia journalism.
• Freelance journalists may apply.
• The fellowship is primarily aimed at journalists in developing or transitioning countries.
• GIJN prioritises journalists from the Global South.
• Journalists from historically underrepresented groups are prioritised.
• Applicants from countries outside the standard eligible-country list may still apply if they are unable to afford conference attendance.
• Have a working knowledge of English.
• Submit the fellowship application in English.
• Experience in investigative or data journalism is considered an advantage.
• Be prepared to complete the required post-conference activity.

• Round-trip airfare to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, or the nearest major airport.
• Transport between the airport and conference hotel.
• Four nights of hotel accommodation.
• Conference registration fee.
• Cocktail reception on 19 October 2027.
• Breakfast on conference days from 20–23 October.
• Lunch on full conference days from 20–23 October.
• Award ceremony dinner on 22 October.
• Access to GIJC27 panels and workshops.
• Professional training in investigative journalism techniques.
• International networking with journalists from around the world.
• Exposure to data journalism, AI, investigative tools and cross-border reporting methods.

• Email address.
• First and last name.
• Nationality.
• Region where the applicant works.
• Country or territory where the applicant works.
• City where the applicant works.
• Professional journalism information requested in subsequent sections of the application.
• Fellowship motivation and other information requested by GIJN.

• Professional journalism background.
• Relevance of the applicant’s work to the fellowship.
• Potential to make strong use of GIJC27 training.
• Investigative or data journalism experience, where applicable.
• Applicant’s professional context and need for financial support.
• Priority for journalists from the Global South.
• Priority for historically underrepresented groups.
• Ability to participate in an English-language conference.
• Commitment to completing the required post-conference activity.

• Attend one of the world’s leading investigative journalism conferences.
• Learn practical investigative reporting techniques.
• Develop skills in data journalism and AI-assisted investigations.
• Explore tools for online research and verification.
• Learn from experienced investigative journalists and trainers.
• Build international journalism connections.
• Explore cross-border collaboration opportunities.
• Gain exposure to reporting methods used in difficult press environments.
• Connect with journalists from more than 100 countries.