The Early Career Fellowship offers unparalleled access to world-class experts, including American University’s Professor Dr. Laura DeNardis and eminent scholars from the Oxford Internet Institute. It also offers project management, advocacy, and diplomacy know-how, providing the foundation for fellows to become future champions of the Internet.
A cohort of 15 fellows is selected once a year to participate in the 5-month programme.
Fellows can develop their knowledge and skills through seminars, events, courses, discussion sessions, and project work. They will also have networking, mentoring, and collaboration opportunities. The programme culminates in a final project presentation by each fellow at a closing symposium.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must be early career professionals working in the Internet ecosystem in a technical, policy, economic, or social capacity who have initiated or are interested in projects designed to grow or strengthen the Internet.
Candidates with the following are welcome to apply:
An undergraduate/vocational degree or at least three years of work experience in an Internet-related field
Less than ten years of working experience in an Internet-related field
An innovative and impactful project proposal for growing and/or strengthening the Internet
Reliable access to broadband Internet connection and relevant device
Availability to fully participate in the 5-month experience
Proficiency in verbal and written English
To apply, applicants must:
Commit a minimum of six hours per week for coursework, seminars, individual project work, and other program activities
Complete the required 5 months
Attend all required seminars or sessions and manage time zone differences
Timeline
2024 Cohort
17 January 2024
Application submissions open
7 February 2024
Application submissions close
End of March 2024
Fellows selection
Beginning of April 2024
Cohort kick off
Application procedure
Applications can be completed through the online portal.
