Become a Member

Community

Join the CCIJ Community

CCIJ is a global network of journalists, researchers, photographers, data experts, and students who believe in collaborative, cross border storytelling. We welcome individuals who want to strengthen accountability reporting, learn new skills, and contribute to meaningful investigations that serve communities around the world.

Membership Structure

Membership is open to both working journalists and journalism students who support the mission. We offer two main pathways:

Journalist Members​

Reporters, editors, photojournalists, data analysts who want to participate in projects, training sessions, and collaborative investigations.

Student Members

Students studying journalism or related fields who are looking for practical training, mentorship, and exposure to collaborative investigations.

Benefits and Expectations

What Members Receive

  • Access to free monthly professional learning sessions
  • Opportunities to join cross border investigations
  • Priority invites to CCIJ training programs
  • Editorial support and mentorship from experienced journalists
  • Exposure to global publishing and distribution networks
  • Updates on grants, story opportunities, and reporting resources

What We Ask of Members

  • Commitment to ethical reporting and accurate storytelling
  • Respect for confidentiality and editorial independence
  • Willingness to collaborate with peers across regions and disciplines
  • Active participation in trainings, investigations, or community discussions

Eligibility Requirements

  • Membership criteria include interest in and commitment to CCIJ, integrity, the ability to work with others and a willingness to communicate actively with other community members.
  • Principles of inclusion, diversity, and reaching underserved groups guide the membership process.
  • Membership is not limited to a specific investigative project and members can also be part of another investigative journalism network.
  • The number of members is not limited by country or in total.
  • Members can be expelled for unethical behavior or for taking actions that are detrimental to the group like revealing a source, breaking a coordinated publishing plan or falsifying quotes.
Membership

Membership Fees

Professional

50 USD


  • For individuals actively working in investigative reporting, visual storytelling, or data science, including gathering, analysis, or production.

Academic

50 USD


  • For full time researchers or educators in journalism, visual storytelling, or data science programs.

Retired

25 USD


  • For former professionals or academics who have concluded their careers but wish to remain part of the community.

Student

25 USD


  • For undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in journalism, media, data science, or related fields.
application

Application Form

PERSONAL INFORMATION

After submitting this form, applications will be reviewed by the CCIJ team. Accepted members will receive a confirmation email with next steps and community access details.

We welcome applicants from all regions. No prior affiliation with CCIJ is required.