Do you want to better understand how the Internet is run? Do you want your voice to be heard in YOUR region and by the global Internet community?
ICANN is looking for the ‘next generation’ of individuals who are interested in becoming more actively engaged in their own regional communities as well as taking part in the future growth of global Internet policy. Important work is happening every day at ICANN; if you are ready to start your journey, read the information below to see if you are eligible for THIS ICANN Meeting.
WORTH
- Each individual is provided a grant of support that covers the cost of economy class airfare, hotel and a stipend.
- NextGen participants are required to secure their own visas for travel at their own expense, as well as obtain any travel or health insurance, if desired, at their own expense.daily.
ELIGIBILITY
- Currently living and studying in the region of the respective ICANN meeting and between the ages of 18 and 30.
- Able to spend the time allotted for the ICANN meeting, actively participating and in attendance at all required events, as noted by the organizers of NextGen.
- Interested in Internet Governance, the future of the Internet, and other topics covered at the ICANN meeting.
- Willing to present a 5-10 minute project at the meeting. This could be a presentation of research you are working on or have completed, an activity you are doing related to ICANN’s work, a website you are affiliated with that is related to ICANN’s work, a thesis project you are working on, etc.
DEADLINE: February 24 2017
To apply and for more information visit here
){kind=link}