The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN88) Fellowship Program 2026 (Fully Funded to Lisbon, Portugal)

Application Deadline: 21 August, 2026 at 23:59 UTC Time.

Applications are actually open for the 2026 Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN88) Fellowship Program. The objective of the ICANN Fellowship Program is to strengthen the illustration of the multistakeholder mannequin by fostering Opportunities for people from underserved and underrepresented communities to turn out to be lively individuals within the ICANN group.

Fellows are uncovered to the workings of the ICANN group, are assigned a mentor, and obtain coaching throughout totally different areas of information and talent constructing earlier than, throughout, and after an ICANN Public Meeting. Travel help to attend the assembly can also be offered.

Eligibility

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

Participants of the Fellowship Program should:

• Be at the very least 21 years of age
• Be all for, or already engaged in, the varied elements of ‌ICANN‍’s work in coverage constructing, the operation of the Domain Name System and the safety and stability of the worldwide Internet
• Complete necessary ‌ICANN‍ Learn course(s); study extra here
• NOT be concerned in or related to different ICA‌NN supported journey packages at time of choice
• Policy Forum candidates will need to have efficiently accomplished an ICA‍NN Fellowship
• Have beforehand acquired not more than two fellowships; second and third time fellows should show their involvement and engagement in one of many ICANN communities (study extra here)

Returning fellows will probably be thought of for the Tarek Kamel Fellowship Recognition. The award acknowledges excellent contributions of fellows in furthering ICANN’s capability improvement efforts of their respective areas. 

Requirements

Fellowship recipients are anticipated to:

• Engage in Fellowship Program Mentoring processes
• Complete further required ICANN Learn programs
• Attend the ICANN Public Meeting and required actions, together with however not restricted to ICANN Fellowship periods in the course of the ICANN Meeting
• Network and work together with program alumni and group members
• Complete the post-meeting survey

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN88) Fellowship Program