CONFERENCE 2027 | FULLY FUNDED FELLOWSHIP 🇳🇱

🌍 GLOBAL INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM

📍 Country: Netherlands
🏙️ Location: Rotterdam
🏛️ Hosts: Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) & VVOJ
📅 Conference Dates: 19–23 October 2027
💰 Funding: Fully Funded
⏳ Application Deadline: 31 January 2027

WHAT THE FELLOWSHIP COVERS ✈️

Selected journalists will receive:

• Round-trip airfare to Rotterdam or the nearest major airport
• Four nights of hotel accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Free conference registration
• Breakfast and lunch during the conference from 20–23 October
• Welcome cocktail reception on 19 October
• Award ceremony dinner on 22 October
• Access to over 150 sessions, workshops and training activities

WHO CAN APPLY? 🎯

• Professional journalists from developing or transitioning countries
• Journalists working in print, online media, television, radio, video, documentaries or multimedia
• Freelance journalists
• Applicants with a working knowledge of English
• Journalists interested in investigative or data journalism

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Previous investigative or data journalism experience is an advantage but is not compulsory.
• Journalists from the Global South and historically underrepresented groups will receive priority.
• Applicants from countries outside the eligible list may still apply if they cannot afford to attend, provided they explain their circumstances in the application.
• Applications must be submitted in English.
• Selected fellows must agree to publish a story related to GIJC27 or present what they learned after the conference.

HOW TO APPLY 📩

Read the full fellowship details and application instructions here:

🔗 https://scholarshipunion.com/global-investigative-journalism-conference/

📅 Deadline: 31 January 2027