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Funding

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Program dates

Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 18, 2027

ICANN Fellowship Program

FellowshipPortugal · Lisbon

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

Application Deadline

Closed · August 21, 2026

Reopens Nov 2026

Official Page

The ICANN Fellowship Program, run by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, brings people from underserved and underrepresented communities into ICANN’s multistakeholder work. Fellows get a mentor and training before, during and after an ICANN Public Meeting.

Rounds follow the meetings, which rotate between regions three times a year. The latest round sends fellows to the ICANN88 Community Forum in Lisbon, 13–18 March 2027; the next round (ICANN89 Policy Forum, Vancouver) is for alumni only.

Benefits & funding

  • Lowest available economy airfare, booked and paid by ICANN.
  • Standard single-occupancy hotel room, booked and paid by ICANN.
  • Stipend of up to USD 500 for meals, airport transfers and incidentals; visa costs reimbursed up to USD 200.
  • Insurance and hotel extras are not covered.
  • Duties: mentoring, further ICANN Learn courses, required meeting sessions and a post-meeting survey within two weeks.

Eligibility

  • Open to all regions and sectors; no nationality or residence restriction.
  • Aged 21 or over when submitting.
  • Interested or engaged in ICANN’s policy, DNS operations, or Internet security and stability work.
  • Must complete the required ICANN Learn course first (102 for first-timers, 503 for returning fellows).
  • Not taking part in another ICANN-supported travel program when selected.
  • At most two previous fellowships; returning fellows must show involvement in an ICANN community.
  • Policy Forum rounds, including ICANN89, accept only program alumni.

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  • Age requirement

    ≥ 21 yrs

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Application process

  1. 1
    Create an ICANN Account and complete the required ICANN Learn course.
  2. 2
    Apply online in English through the ICANN application portal, uploading the course certificate.
  3. 3
    Submit by the round’s deadline (ICANN88: 21 August 2026, 23:59 UTC); incomplete applications are not considered.
  4. 4
    If selected, return the confirmation letter within one week.

Program timeline

  1. ICANN88 application deadline (closed)

    21 August 2026

  2. ICANN89 alumni-only round

    5 November–5 December 2026

  3. ICANN88 fellows announced

    10 November 2026

  4. ICANN88 Community Forum, Lisbon

    13–18 March 2027

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