[Air-L] WEBINAR TODAY - Internet Society Early Career Fellowship Q&A

[Joly MacFie]

Q&A WEBINAR MARCH 11 2021 12:00 UTC https://bit.ly/3rDQCUj

APPLICATION PERIOD (July 2021 Cohort)  22 March -11 April

https://www.internetsociety.org/fellowships/early-career/

The Internet is at a crossroads. Half the world has access to the network
of networks and it is expanding rapidly. But there are threats to the
fundamental principles that underpin its success.

The Early Career Fellowship addresses these challenges by empowering a new
generation of Internet champions who will bridge the gap between technology
and policy – and become advocates for the Internet.

No other program gives early career professionals the in-depth training
they need to develop their own ideas as well as advocate for an open,
globally connected, secure and trustworthy Internet. It is groundbreaking.

Fellows will have access to some of the Internet luminaries, today’s
leading thinkers and organizations, while getting direct support to nurture
their professional growth.

As a Fellow, you’ll learn leadership, communications, and advocacy and
project management skills – empowering you to bring your ideas to life.

You can shape the Internet’s future through this extraordinary professional
opportunity.

About the Program
The Early Career Fellowship offers unparalleled access to world-class
experts, including American University’s Professor Laura DeNardis and
eminent scholars from the Oxford Internet Institute, as well as project
management, advocacy and diplomacy know-how that will provide the
foundation for the Fellows to become the future champions of the Internet.

A cohort of 15 Fellows is selected twice a year to participate in the
24-week program. Fellows will be able to develop their knowledge and skills
through seminars, events, courses, discussion sessions and project work.
They will also have networking, mentoring, and collaboration opportunities.
The program culminates in a final project presentation by each fellow at a
closing symposium.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Candidates must be early career professionals working in the Internet
ecosystem in a technical, policy, economic, or social capacity who have
initiated or are interested in projects designed to grow and/or strengthen
the Internet.

Candidates with the following are welcome to apply:

An undergraduate/vocational degree and at least two years of work
experience in an Internet-related field; OR at least four years of working
experience in an Internet-related field;
An exciting project proposal for growing and/or strengthening the Internet;
Reliable access to broadband Internet connection and relevant device;
Availability to fully participate in the 24-week experience;
Proficiency in verbal and written English.
To apply, applicants must:

• Commit a minimum of six hours per week for coursework, seminars,
individual project work, and other program activities;
• Complete the required 24 weeks;
• Attend all required seminars or sessions and manage time zone differences;
• Become Internet Society members.

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