Applications for the 2025 APNIC Fellowship program are now open.
APNIC is offering a limited number of fellowships to professionals and youth from developing economies in the region, to participate in an online, structured fellowship program, and to participate in the APNIC 60 conference in Da Nang, Viet Nam.
The 2025 APNIC Fellowship program runs over five months and is designed to help participants build key skills in Internet operations, gain hands-on experience with Internet leaders, and build their industry and career profile.
Areas of interest
Successful fellows will select a specific area of interest to focus their online learning, as well as getting a holistic overview of APNIC and the APNIC Policy Development Process before participating in APNIC 60. Areas of interest include:
- IPv6 deployment
- Internet routing security
- Information/network security
- DNS/DNSSEC
- Segment routing
- Web security
- IoT security and honeypots
- Information security
- Transit, peering, and IXPs
There will also be sessions on Internet governance, leadership, and soft skills. 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 60 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.
- Cash allowance ranging from AUD 100 to AUD 150 to cover incidentals during the conference (upon successful completion of the fellowship and depending on fellowship budget).
- Complimentary registration to the workshop and/or conference week.
- Complimentary attendance to all the workshop and/or conference week social events.
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 application is Friday, 28 March 2025 at 23:45 (UTC +10).
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