Take part in global internet policy in Vancouver. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened applications for the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship Program. The ICANN89 Policy Forum takes place from 14 to 17 June 2027 in Vancouver, Canada. The fellowship provides travel assistance and mentoring for people who want to take part in ICANN’s policy work. Applications close on 5 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Who can apply: For this round, ICANN says only successful completers of a previous ICANN Fellowship (Fellowship alumni) are eligible. If you’ve never been an ICANN Fellow, this round isn’t open to you.
ICANN89 Policy Forum 2027 Details:
- Host Country: Canada (Vancouver)
- Organizer: ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)
- Meeting: ICANN89 Policy Forum
- Meeting Dates: 14–17 June 2027
- Format: Hybrid, with in-person and virtual participation. If the meeting goes virtual, the fellowship also goes virtual
- Applications Opened: 5 November 2026
- Deadline: 5 December 2026, 23:59 UTC
- Results: Selected fellows are announced in mid-February 2027
Also check this WCSJ Travel Fellowship 2027 in the UK for another funded fellowship that doesn’t require past participation.
Financial Benefits
ICANN’s fellowship page states that travel assistance to attend the meeting is provided. Other benefits come from ICANN’s terms and from recent listings:
- Travel to Vancouver, arranged by ICANN
- Accommodation, according to recent listings
- A per diem stipend, according to recent listings
- Visa fee reimbursement up to USD 200, according to ICANN’s 2020 terms
- Mentoring and a certificate of completion for fellows who finish the programme’s requirements
The official pages I could open don’t show current amounts for the stipend, so confirm the exact support in ICANN’s Terms and Conditions before you rely on it.
Also apply for Middle East Youth Summit (MEYS) 2027 in Makkah, Saudi Arabia if you’re not an ICANN alumnus and want another international event.
What Fellows Do
- Join the mentoring process during the programme
- Complete required ICANN Learn courses
- Take part in ICANN policy work and the alumni network after the meeting
- Complete the programme requirements, including a post-meeting survey, to earn the certificate
The Fellowship Program supports about 45 participants per ICANN public meeting, including newcomers, returning alumni, and mentors.
Eligibility Criteria
- Alumni Status: You must have successfully completed an ICANN Fellowship. This is required for ICANN89 Policy Forum applications
- Age: At least 21 years old when you submit your application
- Account: You need an ICANN Account to apply
- Learning: You must complete the mandatory ICANN Learn courses
- Other Travel Programmes: You shouldn’t be involved in another ICANN-supported travel programme at the time of selection
- Repeat Fellows: Second- and third-time fellows must show active involvement in an ICANN community, and ICANN follows a three-fellowship guideline
- Regions and Sectors: Candidates from all regions and sectors are welcome
Also check this Global Korea Scholarship 2027 for Undergraduates if you’re a first-time applicant looking for other funded options.
Required Documents
You apply through ICANN’s online application system, and the application must be written in English. ICANN doesn’t publish a separate document checklist on the pages I could open, so check the application form for what it asks. You need an ICANN Account first.
How to Apply for the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship 2027?
Check your alumni status first. Only past ICANN Fellows who completed a fellowship can apply in this round.
Create or log in to your ICANN Account. The application system requires it.
Review the selection criteria and terms. Read ICANN’s Selection Criteria and Terms and Conditions so you know what’s covered.
Complete the online application in English. Once you start, you have until the round closes to finish it.
Submit before 5 December 2026, 23:59 UTC. Reapply for each ICANN meeting, since each round is separate.
Watch for the announcement. ICANN publishes the selected fellows on its website in mid-February 2027.
Official Website
Link to the Official Website is given below
Frequently Asked Questions:
It’s a programme that helps people from underrepresented regions and sectors take part in ICANN public meetings, with mentoring and travel assistance.
ICANN confirms travel assistance. Accommodation and a per diem are reported in recent listings, but amounts aren’t confirmed on the pages I could open.
Only ICANN Fellowship alumni who successfully completed a previous fellowship.
Not for ICANN89. First-time applicants apply for Community Forum rounds, such as ICANN88 in Lisbon, which closed in August 2026.
14 to 17 June 2027 in Vancouver, Canada.
No fee is mentioned on ICANN’s pages.