ICANN has invited international individuals to participate in a fully funded fellowship program for 2026. The shortlisted individuals will join the fellowship at the ICANN Community Forum from 08 to 11 June 2026 in Spain.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is an international, non-profit organisation that coordinates the Internet’s unique identifier systems, providing a durable, safe, and unified global Internet. ICANN enables customers to access websites using human-readable domain names (such as google.com) instead of complex numerical IP addresses.

Each fellow will receive comprehensive benefits, including a stipend, accommodation, meals, and airfare, as well as networking opportunities and participation in live courses. Those who are ICANN Fellowship Program Alumni are eligible to apply for a Policy Forum fellowship and must submit their applications by 10 December 2025.

Details of the ICANN Fellowship Program 2026

Read the details about the fully funded fellowship program offered by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers in Spain here.

Benefits of Fellowship 

ICANN offers the following benefits for the fully funded fellowship program in Spain for 2026.

• Fellows will receive a stipend, accommodation, meals, and airfare.
• Fellows will participate in live courses and skill- and knowledge-building workshops for beginners, both virtually and in person.
• Fellows will get networking opportunities with alums and community members.
• Fellows will attend ICANN meetings and take part in mandatory activities and fellowship sessions.
• Fellows will receive guidance from expert mentors throughout the fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the fully funded ICANN Fellowship Program for 2026 in Spain must meet the given qualifications. 

• All international citizens are eligible to apply.
• You must be at least 21 years of age.
• You must be interested in, or engaged in, ICANN’s work in policy building, the operation of the Domain Name System, and the security and stability of the global internet.
• You must have completed the mandatory ICANN learning courses.
• You must not be associated with other ICANN-supported travel programs at the time of applying.
• You (Policy forum applicants) must have completed an ICANN Fellowship.
• You must not have received more than two fellowships; second and third time fellows must prove their engagement in one of the ICANN communities.

How to Apply

You can apply for the fully funded ICANN Fellowship Program for 2026 in Spain by following the procedure below.

• You must create an ICANN account on the official website to access the application system.
• Before applying, you must complete the mandatory courses on the ICANN Learn platform.
• Complete the online application form, ensuring you provide accurate information and upload all listed documents before the deadline.
• Successful fellows will be announced in the first week of February 2026. 

Documents Required for ICANN Fellowship Program 2026

• Passport
• CV/Resume
• Proof of engagement or interest in Internet governance, the Domain Name System (DNS), policy building, or related areas.
• ICANN Learn course completion certificate(s) for the required courses specified for the application round.

Last Date to Apply

The deadline to apply for the fully funded ICANN fellowship program in Spain is 10 December 2025.

FAQs

Can we still apply for the ICANN Fellowship Program 2026 if we are overage?

The minimum age to apply for the ICANN Fellowship Program is 21. You are eligible to try your luck if you are over 21 years of age.

Are virtual components included in the ICANN Fellowship Program 2026?

Yes, pre-meeting webinars and orientation sessions for the ICANN Fellowship Program are conducted online.

What type of background do shortlisted fellows usually possess?

ICANN shortlisted the fellowship candidates with backgrounds in the following fields.

• Internet governance
• Digital policy
• Cybersecurity
• Academia
• Civil society

Where will the ICANN Fellowship Program for 2026 take place?

The 2026 fellowship is tied to the ICANN86 Policy Forum, which is scheduled for 8–11 June 2026 in Seville, Spain.