ICANN Fellowship Program 2027 opens for the ICANN89 Policy Forum in Vancouver

Applications are open for the ICANN Fellowship Program 2027. The goal of the programme is to strengthen the representation of the multistakeholder model by creating opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to become active participants in the ICANN community. Successful candidates will attend the ICANN89 Policy Forum in Vancouver, Canada.

Selected fellows are exposed to the workings of the ICANN community. They 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. The ICANN Policy Forum is open only to Fellowship Program alumni who are actively engaged in the ICANN organisation's multistakeholder community. A successful candidate can receive a fellowship up to three times.

Who can apply

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

What it offers

• Exposure to the workings of the ICANN community.
• Assignment of a mentor.
• Training across different areas of knowledge and skill building before, during, and after an ICANN Public Meeting.
• Travel assistance to attend the meeting.

How to apply

The deadline for submission is 5 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC Time. For more information and to submit your application, visit the official ICANN Fellowship Program webpage.