Supporting Independent Investigative Journalism
NCIJ Network is supported through collaborations, grants, partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives that advance independent journalism, transparency, accountability, and access to information.
Our work benefits from engagement with an international community of journalism support organizations, media development institutions, academic partners, research centers, philanthropic foundations, and public-interest organizations committed to strengthening investigative reporting worldwide.
This support enables NCIJ to:
- Conduct complex cross-border investigations.
- Develop data-driven journalism projects.
- Strengthen digital security and source protection.
- Expand training and fellowship opportunities.
- Build collaborative investigative networks.
- Promote accountability and public-interest reporting.
Areas of International Support
Investigative Journalism Development
Support for investigative reporting, editorial capacity, and collaborative journalism initiatives.
Media Freedom and Accountability
Programs that strengthen independent journalism, transparency, and public accountability.
Research and Innovation
Support for data journalism, open-source investigations, digital verification, artificial intelligence applications, and emerging investigative methodologies.
Training and Capacity Building
Support for fellowships, workshops, mentorship programs, and professional development opportunities for journalists and researchers.
Cross-Border Collaboration
Support for international investigative projects involving journalists, researchers, media organizations, and subject-matter experts across multiple countries.
Editorial Independence
NCIJ maintains complete editorial independence.
International support does not influence:
- Editorial priorities
- Investigation topics
- Reporting decisions
- Findings or conclusions
- Publication schedules
All editorial decisions remain under the exclusive authority of NCIJ’s editorial leadership.
Transparency Commitment
NCIJ is committed to transparency and accountability regarding institutional support and partnerships.
Information regarding major institutional supporters, strategic partnerships, and project-based funding will be disclosed through our annual reports and transparency disclosures where appropriate.
Working With NCIJ
Organizations interested in supporting independent investigative journalism, collaborative reporting projects, research initiatives, fellowships, or training programs are encouraged to contact: