ICANN86 Fellowship Applications Now Open – Apply by 10 Dec 2025

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially opened the application round for the Fellowship Program connected to the upcoming ICANN86 Policy Forum. The meeting is scheduled to take place from 8–11 June 2026 in Seville, Spain. If circumstances require a virtual format, the Fellowship Program will likewise be conducted virtually. Only individuals who have previously completed the Fellowship Program (Fellowship Program Alumni) are eligible to apply.

Key Dates and Selection Timeline

Applicants must submit their applications by 10 December 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Following application review, successful fellows will be announced on 5 February 2026 via ICANN’s website.

About the Fellowship Program

The ICANN Fellowship Program invites individuals who are engaged in or interested in ICANN-related work — such as policy development, Domain Name System operations, or Internet security and stability — to participate. The program’s objective is to enhance the representation of underserved and underrepresented communities within the multistakeholder model, enabling greater participation in the ICANN community.

About ICANN

Founded in 1998 as a nonprofit public-benefit corporation, ICANN’s mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. It coordinates the system of unique identifiers — such as domain names and IP addresses — that allow connected systems on the Internet to find one another.