Key Information
| Conducted By | The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers [ICANN] |
| Eligibility | The candidate should be at least 21 years of age and should have completed an ICANN learn course |
| Region | India and Other Countries |
| Rewards | Mentorship, travel assistance and additional benefits |
| Last Date of Application | March 31, 2023 |
The goal of the ICANN fellowship program is to give an opportunity to the candidates that belong to underrepresented communities in order to strengthen the diversity in the community. The ICANN fellowship was initiated for those passionate in the management of Internet Protocol numbers and Domain Name System root. The ICANN fellowship last date to apply for the community forum in Washington, USA is March 31st, 2023.
Table of Contents
- ICANN Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- ICANN Fellowship Rewards
- ICANN Fellowship Application Process
- ICANN Fellowship Selection Process
- ICANN Fellowship Contact Details
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ICANN Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
ICANN Fellows do not require detailed academic criteria for being eligible. Further information about the eligibility is as follows:
- Candidate must be at least 21 years old.
- The candidate must be interested or already engaged in the components of ICANN's work in building policies, the operations of the Domain Name System and the security and stability of the Internet.
- The candidate must finish mandatory ICANN learn courses.
- The candidate must not be associated with any other ICANN supported travel programs.
ICANN Fellowship Rewards
The candidates do not receive any cash reward in the scheme but, the selected fellows are assigned a mentor, exposed to the workings of the ICANN community, and are trained across various areas of knowledge and skill building before, during or after the ICANN Public Meeting. The candidates also receive travel assistance to attend the meeting.
ICANN Fellowship Application Process
Candidates have to apply online for the fellowship. The detailed application and registration procedure is mentioned below:
- Interested candidates can apply online by clicking here.
- The candidates need to fill in the necessary details.
- Supporting documents are required to be uploaded.
- The application and the documents must be submitted within the application window.
- Active but incomplete applications will not be considered once the window is closed.
ICANN Fellowship Selection Process
The selection of the candidates for ICANN fellowship is based on the scoring criteria given below:
| Selection Criteria | Fresh Applicants |
Returning Applicants
|
| Financial Hardship | 10 | 10 |
| The applicant has failed to receive funds through other means | 2 | 2 |
| Candidates belonging to under-reserved or underrepresented communities | 8 | 8 |
| Applicants represent aspects of the diversity profile | 10 | 10 |
| Diversity (Total) | 30 | 30 |
| The applicant is involved in a relevant sector | 10 | 5 |
| The applicant has skills and expertise that are on the target list of relevant SO/ ACs | 10 | 10 |
| The applicant has experience in internet issues that affect ICANN's strategies | 10 | 5 |
| Experience (Total) | 30 | 20 |
| The applicant must have good knowledge about ICANN's mission | 5 | 5 |
| The applicant has completed ICANN Learn courses or/ and other ICANN related development activities | 5 | 5 |
| The applicant has participated in ICANN global/ other related projects | 5 | 5 |
| New applicants have participated in ICANN's activities and policy development processes | 5 | - |
| The applicant is currently a member of ICANN/ SO/ AC/ AG | - | 10 |
| The applicant has contributed with significant input to Public comments | - | 5 |
| The applicant has given other contributions to ICANN | - | 10 |
| Knowledge and Engagement (Total) | 20 | 40 |
| The applicant shows potential to be a part of the ICANN community | 20 | 10 |
| Potential for future engagement (Total) | 20 | 10 |
Important Dates
The important dates are as follows:
For ICANN74 Policy Forum in The Hague, Netherlands
| Particulars | Application Period |
| Meeting dates | June 12th to 15th, 2023 |
| Application opening date | To be announced |
| Application closing date | March 31st, 2023 |
| Announcement of selected fellows | February 17th, 2023 |
For ICANN75 Annual General Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| Particulars | Application Period |
| Meeting dates | To be announced |
| Application opening date | To be announced |
| Application closing date | To be announced |
| Announcement of selected fellows | To be announced |
For ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancun, Mexico
| Particulars | Application Period |
| Meeting dates | March 11th to 16th, 2023 |
| Application opening date | To be announced |
| Application closing date | To be announced |
| Announcement of selected fellows | To be announced |
ICANN Fellowship Contact Details
- Email: fellowships@icann.org
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