The fellowship aims to provide focused mentorship and guidance to the best young minds who are enthusiastic and equipped with that urge to know and contribute to technology, policy and society
Objectives
- To provide a platform to engage, collaborate and take action on internet governance policies and regulations.
- To help fellows build skills and knowledge in internet governance by engaging with domain experts.
- To help fellows understand the policy and technology space as a prospective career.
- Practically aid the understanding of the multistakeholder model of decision making.
- To provide them with a platform to forge connections with stakeholders in the internet governance landscape.
- Provide financial support to fellows to assist them in attending the annual forum to be held in Guwahati, Assam.
Eligibility Requirements
- Indian national currently living in India
- Age bracket 18-30
- Able to demonstrate an interest in the field of internet governance
- Experience in working with or contributing to IG will be a bonus.
- Must be available to engage in fellowship sessions and meetings actively.
Expectations from Fellows
- Able to dedicate 4 hours a week for three months
- Active participation in the conference
- Engagement in post-Youth IGF India sessions for fellows
- Commitment to actively engage and effectively contribute to the IG ecosystem post-event
- Should be available to travel to Guwahati, Assam to attend the 6th edition of Youth IGF India 2023
Important Dates to Note:
| Fellowship applications open | 11.07.2023 |
| Fellowship application close | 22.07.2023 |
| Selected fellows announcement | 30.07.2023 |
| Orientation and on-boarding of fellows | 02.08.2023 |
| Mentorship of fellows (Pre-annual forum, Phase 1) | 05.08.2023 to 17.09.2023 |
| Offline meet-up of fellows before the event | 27.09.2023 |
| 6th edition of Youth IGF India | 28.09.2023 |
| Mentorship of fellows (Post-annual forum, Phase 2) | 14.10.2023 to 31.10.2023 |
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