Deadline: 18 February 2018
The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is accepting applications for its 2018 AFRINIC Fellowship Program.
The AFRINIC fellowship is for individuals representing small organisations, universities, and organisation that are actively involved in Internet operations and development or ICT policy in their countries and respective communities. The fellow is expected to positively and actively contribute to Internet number resource management awareness and policy development in the AFRINIC service region.
Goals
The program aims to:
- promote AFRINIC’s mission.
- increase awareness around AFRINIC.
- provide an opportunity for fellows to participate to at least one of AFRINIC’s public policy meeting.
- allow the fellow to see the Internet multistakeholder model in action.
- provide an opportunity for fellows to network with experts from around the world on Internet related issues.
- equip attendees with the skills and knowledge to participate in the AFRINIC community. and in the AFRINIC Policy Development Process (PDP).
Benefits
- AFRINIC offers fellowship to delegates from across Africa to attend its Public Policy Meetings. Fellowships are funded by AFRINIC. Fellowships are offered for both annual AFRINIC stand-alone meetings and the Africa Internet Summit which is organised by AFRINIC and the other AF.
- The fellowship includes:
- Hotel Accommodation (Bed and Breakfast)
- Per Diem
- Full travel cost (air ticket and airport drop off from the airport to the venue)
- Travel insurance
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the fellowship, Applicants:
- Must be a resident of an African nation.
- Don’t need to be an AFRINIC member.
- Are involved in the Internet community.
- Are willing to report on how this fellowship has benefited them/their Organisation/country within an agreed time frame.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit AFRINIC Fellowship Program.