Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Fellowship Program 2026

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About ICANN Fellowship Program 2026

The goal of the ICANN Fellowship Program is to strengthen the representation of the multistakeholder model by fostering opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to become active participants in the ICANN community.

• Sponsor Organisation: Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

Benefits of ICANN Fellowship Program 2026

The Fellowship covers:

• Airfare
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Stipend
• Airport Transfer

ICANN Fellowship Program 2026 Requirements

Candidates from all regions and sectors are welcome to apply to the ICANN Fellowship Program.

Participants of the Fellowship Program must:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be interested in, or already engaged in, the various components of ‌ICANN‍'s work in policy building, the operation of the Domain Name System and the security and stability of the global Internet
• Complete mandatory ‌ICANN‍ Learn course(s); learn more here
• NOT be involved in or associated with other ICA‌NN supported travel programs at time of selection
• Policy Forum applicants must have successfully completed an ICA‍NN Fellowship
• Have previously received no more than two fellowships; second and third time fellows must prove their involvement and engagement in one of the ICANN communities (learn more here)

Application Date and Process

The Fellowship application round for ICANN86 Policy Forum is now open. The application round will be opened till 10 December, 2025 at 23:59 UTC Time.

 Only those who have successfully completed an ICANN Fellowship Program (Fellowship Program Alumni) are eligible to apply for a Policy Forum fellowship

Please note, that you need an ICANN Account in order to apply for the Fellowship Program.

If ICANN meeting is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually.

ICANN85 Community Forum Fellowship Program Successful Candidates Announced - The following individuals had been selected to participate at the ICANN85 Community Forum to be held from 7-12 March, 2026 in Mumbai, India.

Application Deadline

10 December, 2025

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