ICANN ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship 2027 - Apply by 5 Dec

ICANN ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship 2027 - How to Apply

Facts checked: against the official notice at icann.org on 12 November 2026.

Quick Summary

Applications for the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship Program close on 5 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC, as per the official notification. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) offers this round only to Fellowship Program alumni who have successfully completed the program and wish to continue in policymaking, with details in the official announcement.

ICANN ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship 2027: Overview

The ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship Program is a returnee track for former fellows to remain active in ICANN policymaking and Internet governance.

Unlike the regular Fellowship intake for newcomers, this Policy Forum round does not open a first-time entry path. It is structured for alumni who already understand ICANN processes and want to deepen that engagement at ICANN89. The overview table summarises the organiser, programme name and audience.

What this round is for

• Continued participation in policy development and community work, not initial orientation.
• Applicants must already hold verified alumni status from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Fellowship Program.
• The closing timing noted above applies uniformly; there is no separate window described for different applicant groups.

ICANN ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Only ICANN Fellowship Program alumni who have successfully completed the program can apply for this fellowship.

• Only ICANN Fellowship Program alumni who have successfully completed the program are eligible to apply for the ICANN89 Policy Forum fellowship

Successful completion is the decisive test. Starting the program, attending part of a meeting, or applying previously without selection does not meet the condition described in the official notification. The eligibility list inserted under this section reflects that single alumni requirement.

What this means for Indian applicants

Indian students and professionals can apply only under the same alumni rule. An Indian applicant who completed the ICANN Fellowship Program is within the stated audience, while an Indian first-time applicant, however qualified in Internet governance or policy studies, falls outside this particular round.

ICANN ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship 2027 Important Dates and Deadline

The schedule for this fellowship consists of an application cutoff and a result announcement, both shown in the Important Dates table.

ICANN states the result will be published on 16 February 2027, as per the official notification. Applicants should read the cutoff together with its UTC timestamp in the table and use the IST conversion shown in the Quick Summary when planning submission from India, since the date rolls over to the next calendar day in Indian time.

How to Apply for ICANN ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship 2027

Applications are submitted online through the ICANN website following the ICANN89 Fellowship Application Round Now Open announcement.

What the application form on icann.org asks for

• Fields (* = required): searchInput

Use the checklist inserted below this section to match each field and upload before you press submit. The most common error in an alumni-only round is selecting the wrong application track, so confirm you are in the Policy Forum alumni flow rather than the newcomer flow.

1. Go to the official website and open the announcement titled ICANN89 Fellowship Application Round Now Open.
2. Find the application link or button given inside that announcement.
3. Confirm your alumni status when prompted, as this round validates prior successful completion.
4. Complete the online form using the exact personal and contact details ICANN holds for you, where applicable.
5. Fill the policy-interest and engagement sections to show how you plan to continue in ICANN policymaking.
6. Upload supporting items named in the checklist, keeping to the stated file formats and size limits.
7. Review every entry against the checklist, then submit and save the confirmation shown on screen.

ICANN ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship 2027 Selection Process

The official notification describes this as an alumni selection with a published outcome date, without detailing separate written-test or interview stages.

In practice, that means ICANN will assess whether the applicant meets the completed-alumni condition and the stated continued-engagement purpose. The outcome timing is already fixed in the dates table above.

After submission

• Keep the submission confirmation for reference until the outcome period.
• Refer to the official notification for any update on announcements or next steps for selected fellows.

ICANN ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship 2027 Important Links

All action for this round runs through the ICANN announcement page listed in the Important Links table.

That table is the single point for the application round notice and the online submission route. Use the apply online page linked there rather than third-party postings, since only the ICANN page carries the authoritative form and deadline notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship 2027?

The last date to apply for the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship is 5 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC.

Who is eligible for the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship?

Only applicants who have successfully completed the ICANN Fellowship Program as alumni can apply for this round.

When will the ICANN89 Fellowship results be announced?

The result for the ICANN89 Fellowship application round will be announced on 16 February 2027.

What is the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship Program?

It is a program by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) that supports continued engagement in ICANN policymaking and Internet governance.

How can I apply for the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship 2027?

Refer to the official notification at https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann89-fellowship-application-round-now-open-05-11-2026-en for the application procedure.

What support is provided under the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship?

Refer to the official notification at https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann89-fellowship-application-round-now-open-05-11-2026-en for details of support and benefits.