Apply now for an APNIC Fellowship 2024

Applications for the APNIC Fellowship 2024 program are now open.

APNIC is offering a limited number of fellowships to participate in an online, structured program that will run over five months, and to participate in the APNIC 58 conference in person.

Fellows will also have the opportunity to be matched with a community mentor for a one-on-one mentoring session.

Areas of interest

Successful Fellows will select a specific area of interest to focus their online learning, as well as develop a holistic overview of APNIC and Internet governance before participating in APNIC 58. Areas of interest include:

• IPv6 deployment
• Internet routing / RPKI
• Information / network security
• DNS / DNSSEC
• MPLS / SDN

The level of experience in the chosen area of interest can be from beginner to advanced.

Fellowship package

Successful applicants will receive the following:

• A customized program of Fellows-only presentations from industry experts with opportunities for Q&As.
• Introduction to a community mentor in their area of interest.
• Support to complete several APNIC Academy courses.
• Certificate of achievement.

If successful applicants complete at least 80% of the online structured program they will be eligible to attend the APNIC 58 conference and will also receive the following:

• An economy class return (two-way) air ticket to the workshop and/or conference week.
• Twin-share hotel accommodation with breakfast for the duration of the workshop and/or conference week.
• Expenses scholarship of between AUD 100 to AUD 150 (upon successful completion of the fellowship).
• Daily (or as required) briefings.
• Complimentary registration to the workshop and/or conference week.
• Complimentary attendance to all the workshop and/or conference week social events.

Applicants should note there is an estimated 8 to 12 hours of commitment required to complete the online courses. If you are eligible to attend the APNIC 58 conference, you will be expected to be available to travel to the conference.

Before you apply

Fellowships are popular and competitive. If you’re keen to apply, please read the information on the website carefully to understand the requirements for a successful application.

Deadline

The deadline for applications is Friday, 29 March 2024 at 23:45 (UTC +10).

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