ICANN Fellowship Program 2026/27 | Call for Applications
The ICANN Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the ICANN89 Policy Forum in Vancouver, Canada. This round is open only to former ICANN fellows. The programme strengthens the multistakeholder model by bringing in individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities. Fellows receive mentoring, training, and travel assistance.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
- Funding: Travel assistance to attend the ICANN meeting; amounts not stated
- Current Round: ICANN89 Policy Forum, Vancouver, June 14 to 17, 2027
- Eligibility: Applicants aged 21 or older; this round is limited to fellowship alumni
- Application Deadline: December 5, 2026, 23:59 UTC
- Next Round for New Applicants: ICANN90, with applications from March 22 to April 22, 2027
Focus Areas
- Internet policy development
- Domain Name System operations
- Security and stability of the global Internet
- Capacity building for underrepresented communities
About the Fellowship
Fellows learn how the ICANN community works. Each fellow receives a mentor. They also receive training before, during, and after an ICANN public meeting. They meet alumni and community members. Fellows are encouraged to contribute to ICANN policy development afterwards.
What Fellows Receive
Fellows receive mentoring and skills training across several areas. ICANN provides travel assistance to attend the meeting. Returning fellows may be considered for the Tarek Kamel Fellowship Recognition. African fellows with a technical background may be considered for the Paul Muchene Fellow Award. If the meeting is virtual, the fellowship is virtual too.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be at least 21 years old at submission. They must be interested or engaged in ICANN’s policy, DNS, or Internet security work. They must complete the mandatory ICANN Learn courses. They cannot take part in other ICANN-supported travel programmes. Policy Forum applicants must have completed an ICANN fellowship. Applicants may have received no more than two earlier fellowships.
Required Materials
Applicants need an ICANN account to apply. They should read the Terms and Conditions and Selection Criteria. Fellows must complete mentoring, extra courses, and a post-meeting survey.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the ICANN account system before December 5, 2026, 23:59 UTC.
Click Here to Apply
Conclusion
This programme offers a path into Internet governance and global policy work. First-time applicants must wait for the ICANN90 round in spring 2027. Applicants should create their ICANN account early. Review all rules through ICANN’s official fellowship page.
