2024 Internet Society Fellowship for Young Leaders [USA Study]

The Early Career Fellowship grants exclusive access to renowned experts, including Professor Dr. Laura DeNardis from American University and distinguished scholars from the Oxford Internet Institute. It equips fellows with project management, advocacy, and diplomacy expertise, laying the groundwork for them to emerge as future Internet champions.

Selected annually, a cohort of 15 fellows undergoes a 5-month program, engaging in seminars, events, courses, discussions, and project work to enhance their knowledge and skills. The program provides networking, mentoring, and collaboration prospects, culminating in a closing symposium where each fellow presents their final project.

Opportunity Overview:

Eligibility Criteria for the Internet Society Early Career Fellowship 2024 for Young Emerging Leaders:

Candidates should be early-career professionals engaged in the Internet ecosystem in a technical, policy, economic, or social capacity, with active or prospective involvement in projects aimed at fostering the growth or enhancement of the Internet.

Applicants with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• An undergraduate/vocational degree or a minimum of three years of work experience in an Internet-related field.
• Less than ten years of working experience in an Internet-related field.
• A proposal for an innovative and impactful project contributing to the growth and/or strengthening of the Internet.
• Access to a reliable broadband Internet connection and the necessary devices.
• Full availability to participate in the 5-month program.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English.

Requirements for the Internet Society Early Career Fellowship 2024 for Young Emerging Leaders:

1. Commit a minimum of six hours per week to coursework, seminars, individual project work, and other program activities.
2. Successfully complete the mandatory 5-month program.
3. Attend all required seminars or sessions, managing time zone differences as needed.

Application Timeline for the Internet Society Early Career Fellowship 2024 for Young Emerging Leaders:

1. January 17, 2024: Opening of application submissions
2. February 7, 2024: Closing of application submissions
3. End of March 2024: Selection of fellows
4. Beginning of April 2024: Commencement of the cohort

Application Process for the Internet Society Early Career Fellowship 2024 for Young Emerging Leaders:

Applicants are required to fill out the Online Application Form.

Submitted applications undergo a confidential, multi-step evaluation process conducted by the selection committee. The committee strives to ensure a balanced representation of professionals, diverse geographical backgrounds, and gender in the final selection.

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