For the 67th Public meeting in Cancún, Mexico, ICANN is announcing Fully funded Fellowship Program. ICANN Fellowship is open to all applicants interested in, or already engaged in, the various aspects of ICANN’s work. This includes policymaking, the operation of the Domain Name System, and the security and stability of the global Internet. The goal of the program is to help create a more diverse and a broader base of knowledgeable constituents who can engage in the ICANN multistakeholder process as well as become the new voices of experience in their regions and on the global stage.

Since its creation in 2007, the Fellowship Program has built a strong group of fellows who are actively participating in ICANN communities and in other Internet governance entities in the Internet ecosystem. Participation covers a range of activities:

• Writing articles and blogs
• Giving online or in-person public comments about bottom-up policymaking
• Participating in Internet conferences and panel discussions
• Joining working groups
• Mentoring newcomers
• Assisting our regional leaders
• Becoming leaders themselves

Fully Funded ICANN Fellowship Program 2020

Under the fully funded fellowship program, ICANN will cover all the incurring travel expenses of the successful fellows. This includes airfare and accommodations which ICANN will book and paid for directly. Any additional charges related to travel are the responsibility of the fellow.

Further, ICANN will also provide a stipend not to exceed $500.00 to offset reasonable individual expenses. ICANN will provide the stipend in two halves- first half prior to the meeting, and the second half after the completion of the post-meeting survey.

Who is eligible ICANN Fellowship Program?

Candidates participating in the  ICANN67 Public Meeting are eligible for the fellowship if they meet the criteria including:

• 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 as well as the stability of the global Internet
• Complete mandatory ICANN Learn course(s)
• However, candidates may not be involved in or associated with other ICANN supported travel programs at the time of selection
• Further, 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 as well as engagement in one of the ICANN communities

Expectation from the Fellows

ICANN expects the Fellowship candidates to:

• Engage in Fellowship Program Mentoring processes
• Likewise, complete additional required ICANN Learn courses
• Further, 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
• Also, complete the post-meeting survey

How to apply for the  ICANN Fellowship Application?

Interested candidates may apply for the ICANN Fellowship Program in Cancún, Mexico by completing and submitting the online application form. Candidates should, however, meet the eligibility requirements before applying the fellowship.

Deadline

The deadline for application submission for the Fully Funded ICANN Fellowship program is on 18 August 2019, 23:59 UTC.