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ICANN Meeting Fellowships
What is an ICANN fellowship and who are the fellowships for?
An ICANN fellowship is a one-time grant of support which is awarded to enable individuals from stakeholder groups around the world to attend ICANN meetings. This is a means tested program. Applicants must be citizens of economically eligible countries. We use the World Bank classification of low, lower-middle, and upper-middle economies. The fellowship covers the cost of airfare, hotel and basic expenses. Recipients are expected to actively contribute to ICANN processes and be a part of the next generation of ICANN leadership.
ICANN Government advisory committee representatives and ccNSO members from eligible countries will be prioritised but anyone (apart from participants in the ICANN At-Large advisory committee, which has its own programme) is welcome to apply.
How are the fellowships awarded?
Fellowships are awarded by an independent selection committee based on a mix of criteria including applicant experience and references, geographic proximity to meeting, receipt of past fellowships, etc. Terms and Conditions
Due to financial limitations ICANN may not be able to provide fellowships for all applicants. In the case of a dispute or similar applications final decisions will be made by the fellowships committee.
Who may apply for and be awarded a fellowship?
Note to applicants for the 32nd ICANN meeting in Paris, France June 2008:
The
following candidates have been notified that they were selected for this round
of the fellowship programme:
Upcoming Rounds:
33rd International Public ICANN meeting in TBD site Africa
November 2-7, 2008
Application round open: April 2008
Application round close: May 2008
Documentation
Terms and Conditions
Fellowship Committee
Fellowships Committee
Questions/Comments?
Email: fellowships@icann.org
Overview
What is ICANN?
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is responsible for the global coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers. These include domain names (like .org or .museum, and country codes like .UK), as well as the addresses used in a variety of Internet protocols. Computers use these identifiers to reach each other over the Internet. Careful management of these resources is vital to the Internet's operation. ICANN's global stakeholders meet regularly to develop policies that ensure the Internet's ongoing security and stability.
The domain name system (DNS) and Internet Protocol (IP) addressing systems rely on global input and perspectives in order to ensure they continue to function in a stable and secure fashion. ICANN’s fellowships program helps ensure that voices from all regions of the world have the opportunity to provide that input.
Overview of fellowship procedures
The fellowship agreement with ICANN includes several clauses that relate directly to travel and related expenses. Please note that all ICANN supported air travel will be by economy class and use the most direct and economical routing. See ICANN Fellowship Terms and Conditions.
For ICANN meetings a stipend not to exceed US $300.00 will be provided to offset reasonable individual expenses (such as meals, ground transport, related expenses, etc.). Stipends will be provided to fellows by wire transfer, following successful completion of the fellowship program at the ICANN meeting attended.
During the fellowship fellows are responsible for their own personal health and safety. Fellows should consult travel and health advisories in advance of the fellowship.
Following the completion of the fellowship, all fellows will be invited to join a network of ICANN fellowship alumni. This global network will provide instant connections with peers worldwide who share a common interest in ICANN related issues.
Please note that consideration for future fellowships will depend on active contribution to ICANN policy development processes. Completion of post-fellowship reports and feedback forms is a critical part of gauging the level of contribution made by each fellow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will my travel be covered?
Travel will be covered by ICANN directly.
How will my hotel be covered?
Hotels will be booked and covered by ICANN directly. All additional hotel charges beyond the room are the responsibility of the fellow.
How will the stipend work?
All fellows receive a flat stipend not to exceed US $300.00. Stipends will be provided to fellows by wire transfer, following successful completion of the fellowship program at the ICANN meeting attended.
Do I need insurance?
Acquiring and paying for any and all insurance, including but not limited to travel insurance is the sole and exclusive responsibility of the fellow.
I would like to add personal or other business segments to my travel. What do I do?
This is not possible.
What travel documents are needed?
**All travel documents must be consistent with the name on your valid passport**
Fellowship Alumni
