Community Advocacy Fellowship
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Community Advocacy Fellowship supports Internet Society community members with advocacy training and locally relevant planning to build and defend an open, affordable, safe, and trustworthy Internet.
Funder: Internet Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application submissions close)
Funding Amounts: Six-month fellowship
Summary: Supports Internet Society community members in developing advocacy skills and a locally relevant plan to build and defend a reliable, affordable, secure, safe, and trustworthy Internet.
Key Information: Applicants must be active Internet Society community members and have led or participated in a community activity.
Description
The Internet Society’s Community Advocacy Fellowship equips its community with advocacy knowledge and hands-on skills to build and defend an Internet that works for everyone. Part of the Society’s Policy Fellowships, it addresses Internet challenges at the intersection of technology and governance. Fellows spend six months participating in virtual learning and one in-person engagement, culminating in an advocacy plan relevant to their country, region, or expertise.
The program develops advocacy, communications, and community engagement skills through training with experienced Internet advocates and communications professionals. Its priorities include building an open, interoperable Internet, reducing barriers to affordable access, protecting safety and privacy, and defending online security. Fellows exchange approaches, build connections, and learn together through curated community workshops.
