About the programme
ICANN's fellowship program aims to broaden participation in the multistakeholder model by bringing individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities into the ICANN community. Fellows receive a mentor, training before and after the meeting, and travel assistance. The Policy Forum round is restricted to people who have already completed an ICANN Fellowship. The application round is open with a submission deadline of 5 December 2026.
Duration: ICANN89 Policy Forum, 14-17 June 2027
Eligibility
- Must be at least 21 years old by the time of application submission
- Must be interested in or engaged in ICANN's work on policy, DNS operation, or Internet security and stability
- Must complete mandatory ICANN Learn course(s)
- Must not be involved in or associated with other ICANN-supported travel programs at time of selection
- Must have successfully completed an ICANN Fellowship before (Policy Forum is for alumni only)
- Must have received no more than two fellowships previously; second and third time fellows must prove involvement in an ICANN community
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What they look for
- Returning fellows may be considered for the Tarek Kamel Fellowship Recognition
- Candidates from all regions and sectors are welcome
How to apply
- Create an ICANN account to apply
- Submit application during open round by 5 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC
- Selected fellows announced 16 February 2027
- Fellows assigned a mentor, complete required ICANN Learn courses, attend the meeting and post-meeting survey
Applications are submitted on Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) · Application
- Last checked
- 10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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