Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Fellowship
Forecasted
Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Fellowship supports computer security students’ symposium attendance, training, and networking to build research and advocacy skills for a secure Internet.
Funder: Internet Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application submissions close)
Funding Amounts: Full NDSS Symposium registration plus a contribution toward travel and accommodation, awarded case by case
Summary: Supports full-time computer security students in attending the NDSS Symposium and developing security research, advocacy, and professional connections.
Key Information: Open to undergraduate and graduate students worldwide who are enrolled in a computer security-related program and proficient in English.
Description
The Internet Society’s Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Fellowship helps full-time students participate in person in the NDSS Symposium. It encourages students from diverse communities to engage with the symposium while bridging the gap between research and advocacy. The program aims to equip participants with skills and contacts for the next steps in their network and distributed systems security careers, whether in academia, government, civil society, or the private sector.
The fellowship combines symposium participation with training and engagement before and after the event. Participants learn about the Internet Society’s mission, connect with relevant stakeholders, and contribute to shared goals for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet. Student fellowships are awarded by the NDSS Student Support Committee, and the Internet Society delivers the program.
