ICANN Fellowship Program 2023 for Young Leaders

The goal of the ICANN Fellowship Program is to strengthen the diversity of the multistake holder 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: 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 (learn more here)

Eligible Countries: African countries (Preference will be given to South African nationals)

To be Taken at: ICANN77 Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., USA. If ICANN meeting is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually.

Type: Fellowship

Number of Awards: Not specified

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

Method of Application: Apply Here

Application Deadline: 15th December 2022