The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Fellowship Program

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Fellowship Program

The goal of the ICANN Fellowship Program is to strengthen the diversity of the multi stakeholder model by fostering opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to become active participants in the ICANN community.

Fellows are exposed to the workings of the ICANN community, are assigned a mentor, and receive training across different areas of knowledge and skill building before, during, and after an ICANN Public Meeting. Travel assistance to attend the meeting is also provided.

Eligibility

Candidates from all regions and sectors are welcome to apply to the ICANN Fellowship Program.

Participants of the Fellowship Program must:

Be at least 21 years of age

Be interested in, or already engaged in, the various components of ICANN’s work in policy building, the operation of the Domain Name System and the security and stability of the global Internet

Complete mandatory ICANN Learn course(s); learn more here

NOT be involved in or associated with other ICANN supported travel programs at time of selection

Policy Forum applicants must have successfully completed an ICANN Fellowship

Have previously received no more than two fellowships; second and third time fellows must prove their involvement and engagement in one of the ICANN communities

Paul Muchene Fellow Award

A selected Fellow, who lives or works in African region with technical background will be considered for Paul Muchene Fellow Award. The Paul Muchene Fellow Award is a tribute to Paul Muchene, an ICANN Fellowship Program participant and ICANN organization staff member who passed away in August 2022

Requirements

Fellowship recipients are expected to:

Engage in Fellowship Program Mentoring processes

Complete additional required ICANN Learn courses

Attend the ICANN Public Meeting and required activities, including but not limited to ICANN Fellowship sessions during the ICANN Meeting

Network and interact with program alumni and community members

Complete the post-meeting survey

How to Apply

For more information see; The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Fellowship Program