ICANN 2022 Fellowship Program for Developing Countries - Netherlands
Published: 03 Dec 2021
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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.
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.Fellowship participants come from a variety of backgrounds.
ICANN Fellowship Program
Benefits of ICANN Fellowship Program
- Travel will be booked by ICANN org through its designated Travel Management Company
- ICANN will cover the cost of the lowest fare available economy airfare at the time of booking based on the fellow's approved dates of arrival and departure as provided in a separate email sent by ICANN
- ICANN will book and pay for a standard room (king or queen) on the fellow's behalf based on a single occupancy
- A stipend not to exceed USD 500.00 will be provided to offset reasonable individual expenses (such as meals, transport to/from the airport and incidentals)
Requirements for ICANN Fellowship Program
- 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);
- 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
Application Documents
- Valid passport
- Travel documents as required by the fellow's country of origin
- Transit visas may be required to connect in certain cities or countries
- Proof of health insurance
Application Deadline
December 15, 2021How to Apply
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