ICANN opens applications for ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship
Applications are open until 5 December 2026 for the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship, which supports participation in ICANN’s multistakeholder community. The programme is open exclusively to former ICANN Fellowship participants.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened applications for its ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Vancouver, Canada, from 14 to 17 June 2027. If the meeting is held virtually, the Fellowship Programme will also take place online.
The application round is open only to ICANN Fellowship alumni who have successfully completed a previous edition of the programme. Applications must be submitted by 5 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Successful candidates will be announced on 16 February 2027.
The ICANN Fellowship Programme aims to strengthen representation in ICANN’s multistakeholder model by creating opportunities for people from underserved and underrepresented communities to participate in the organisation’s work. It is intended for individuals interested in, or already engaged in, areas such as Internet policy development, Domain Name System operations, and the security and stability of the global Internet.
Why does it matter? The Fellowship Programme provides a pathway for individuals from underrepresented communities to engage in ICANN’s policy and technical work. The ICANN89 round extends this opportunity to programme alumni, supporting their continued participation in the community.
Further information and application details are available on the ICANN Fellowship Programme page.
