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Fellowship · Partly funded

Internet Society Fellowship Program 2026/2027

Internet Society

A 10-month leadership and project-based fellowship for experienced Internet changemakers and emerging leaders, preceded by a required pre-fellowship training.

Award
Project stipend of up to USD $5,000 (upon submission and approval of project budget), plus mentorship, travel support to a global or regional Internet event, and Internet Society Alumni Network access
Who can apply
Open worldwide
Where
Not stated, remote possible
Deadline
18 Dec

About the programme

The fellowship combines pre-fellowship training, foundational learning, mentorship, a six-month practical project, expert sessions and Internet community events. Fellows work across three tracks (Internet Policy and Mobilization, Internet Connectivity, Internet Safety and Security). Enrolment in pre-fellowship training does not by itself grant fellowship benefits.

Duration: 10 months

Eligibility

  • Enrol in the required Pre-Fellowship Training before 22 November 2026 and complete it before applying
  • High level of reading, speaking and writing proficiency in English
  • Continuous reliable Internet access and appropriate equipment for virtual sessions
  • Able to dedicate at least four hours per week over the 10-month programme
  • Valid passport valid for at least six months beyond anticipated travel dates
  • Not currently taking part in a 2026 Internet Society fellowship
  • Applicants in the Community Mobilization sub-track must be members of an Internet Society chapter, special interest group or standing group
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What they look for

  • Locally rooted and globally aware; action-oriented; collaborative; strong communicator; evidence-based; committed to long-term public benefit

Limits on using AI. Generative AI may be used for brainstorming or structural editing, but short-answer essays and project proposals must reflect the applicant's own insights and experience; uncredited AI-generated narratives lead to disqualification.

What you will need

  • Fellowship application form
  • Locally grounded project plan developed during training
  • Short-answer essays

How to apply

  1. Enrol in Pre-Fellowship Training (opens 23 September 2026, enrol before 22 November 2026)
  2. Complete pre-fellowship training (23 September to 22 November 2026)
  3. Receive application link by email within 24 hours of completing modules
  4. Submit fellowship application on a rolling basis, no later than 18 December 2026
  5. Review, ranking and shortlist checks; notification (22 September 2026 to 19 February 2027)
  6. Fellowship kick-off 24 February 2027; leadership sessions 1 March to 28 May 2027; project execution 1 June to 30 November 2027; reporting and graduation 29 November to 13 December 2027

Applications are submitted on Internet Society’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 Society · Application
Last checked
9 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page

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