Applications are now open for the 2026 ICANN87 Fellowship Program. 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.
Fellows are exposed to the workings of the ICANN community, are assigned a mentor, and receive training across different areas of knowledge and skill building before, during, and after an ICANN Public Meeting. Travel assistance to attend the meeting is also provided.
Eligibility
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
Requirements
Fellowship recipients are expected to:
Engage in Fellowship Program Mentoring processes
Complete additional required ICANN Learn courses
Attend the ICANN Public Meeting and required activities, including but not limited to ICANN Fellowship sessions during the ICANN Meeting
Network and interact with program alumni and community members
Complete the post-meeting survey
Method of Application
The Fellowship application round for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting is now open.
The deadline for submission is 19 April, 2026 at 23:59 UTC Time.
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: 19 April, 2026.