Fellowship applications are open for Asia Pacific’s largest international Internet technologies and operations conference, APRICOT 2025, which will be held from 19 to 27 February 2025 in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
APRICOT fellowships give individuals from developing economies in the Asia Pacific region the opportunity to learn from regional and international experts, network with other Internet professionals, gain new industry insights, and engage in industry discussions.
Applicants need to be actively involved in Internet technical operations in any of the following capacities:
- Network engineering and network design
- Network operations and Network Operations Centre
- Internet systems engineering and systems operations
Applicants for the APRICOT fellowship need to:
- Demonstrate suitable technical expertise in the advanced training topics selected (if applicable)
- Describe their local Internet community involvement in a technical or operational capacity
- Demonstrate financial hardship that would make participation in APRICOT otherwise impossible
Applications are welcome from across the region, including from prior APRICOT fellows.
2025 fellowship package
Applicants selected for the APRICOT 2025 Fellowship program will receive the following support:
- 100% of the registration fees for the APRICOT masterclass or conference
- 100% of the accommodation costs (five nights) at the APRICOT fellows’ hotel
- 80% of the approved return economy airfare to Kuala Lumpur (up to a maximum of USD 1,000) payable after acceptance of the fellow’s event report
Before you apply
Applications are open to residents of all Asian and Pacific developing economies according to the Australian Government’s definition.
Fellowships are popular and competitive. If you’re keen to apply, please read the information on the website carefully to understand what is required for a successful application.
Please take note of the key dates and selection criteria. Applications close on Sunday, 10 November at 23:59 (UTC +8).
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