Research Grant Program
The Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program funds global research to advance an inclusive, sustainable, meaningful, and trustworthy Internet through applied, openly published projects.
Funder: Internet Society Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application window opens) | May 2027 (full application deadline, 21:00 UTC)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 for independent researchers; up to $500,000 for organizations; project duration up to 24 months.
Summary: Funds global, collaborative research advancing solutions for a more inclusive, sustainable, meaningful, and trustworthy Internet.
Key Information: All dates are projected; applicants must register in the Fluxx system at least 24 hours before the deadline.
Description
The Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program supports collaborative research projects worldwide that address real-world challenges related to the Internet. The program aims to generate new knowledge and practical solutions in four thematic areas: Inclusive Internet, Greening the Internet, Measuring Meaningful Connectivity, and A Trustworthy Internet. Research funded under this program should be applied, openly published, and designed to inform decision-making in government, industry, or civil society. The Foundation encourages novel methodologies and intersectional approaches, with a focus on projects that can help create a more affordable, reliable, secure, and inclusive Internet for all.
