ICANN Fellowship Program 2026 in Portugal
Apply for the ICANN Fellowship Scholarship 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, to receive travel assistance, mentorship, and internet governance training. Submit your application before 21 August 2026.
Overview
The ICANN Fellowship Program in Portugal welcomes participants from underserved and underrepresented communities to enhance their involvement in internet governance. Designed to foster global representation, the program equips individuals with essential skills in policy development, domain name system operations, and internet security.
Benefits
- Travel assistance for attending an ICANN Public Meeting.
- Mentorship and professional networking opportunities with ICANN alumni and community members.
- Comprehensive training focused on policy, DNS operations, and internet safety.
- Eligibility for specialized recognitions such as the Tarek Kamel Fellowship Recognition and the Paul Muchene Fellow Award.
Eligibility
- Open globally to candidates across all sectors who are at least 21 years old.
- Demonstrated interest or active involvement in policy building, DNS operations, or internet security.
- Completion of required ICANN Learn courses prior to consideration.
- Applicants must not be participating in concurrent ICANN-supported travel programs.
- Policy Forum applicants must be previous fellowship alumni, with a limit of two past fellowships for returning participants who can show ongoing community engagement.
How to Apply
Interested individuals must register for an ICANN Account and complete the necessary ICANN Learn courses. Submissions should be sent through the official portal during an open round before the specified cutoff.
Deadline
The deadline to apply for the ICANN88 Community Forum in Lisbon is 21 August 2026.