Call for Applications: ARIN Fellowship Program

Fellows are selected twice a year to participate in the multiweek program before and during an ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting. Fellows receive an in-depth introduction to the ARIN organization and the Policy Development Process (PDP) to facilitate their participation.

Fellows are assigned a Mentor from the ARIN community who will act as their guide through a series of sessions providing an overview of Internet governance, Internet number resource policy and its development, ARIN services and operations, and the Internet Number Registry System.

Members of the ARIN Advisory Council and seasoned community members volunteer to serve as Mentors to help facilitate Fellows’ transition into the ARIN community. During virtual Fellowship sessions prior to the ARIN meeting, each Mentor and their Fellows will meet for small group breakout discussions about ARIN’s processes and operations and how to prepare for the upcoming Public Policy and Members Meeting.

Throughout this process, Fellows are encouraged to ask questions as they gain the knowledge and confidence to join in community discussions, propose new ideas, and become part of the future of Internet governance and policy in the ARIN region. Fellows should anticipate spending a few additional hours outside of the sessions reading materials and preparing for group discussions.

Award Information

• Fellows participating in person will have the following travel allowance guidelines to offset reasonable individual expenses such as meals not covered by ARIN, reasonable ground transportation, baggage fees, and other related expenses. Stipends will be issued by check or wired in advance to each Fellow in the amount of US$350.00.
• ARIN is charged for each wire transfer it attempts; therefore, if a Fellow requests their stipend to be wired, ARIN will make ONE attempt to wire the Fellow’s stipend. The Fellow must verify the Beneficiary Account and Bank Information with their bank before submitting a stipend form. If a wire is rejected, ARIN will work with the Fellow to make alternative arrangements but cannot guarantee the stipend will arrive before departure.
• A Fellow may incur and be responsible for expenses other than what may be covered by a stipend. ARIN does not take responsibility for covering all expenses related to travel and attendance.

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals who are 18 years of age or older and reside in the ARIN region are eligible to apply if they have a demonstrated interest in the American Registry for Internet Numbers, Ltd., (“ARIN”) community and its Policy Development Process for the management of Internet number resources. Special consideration will be given to those who have not previously attended an ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting before, who demonstrate a financial need, or who present a compelling case for being a part of this program.
• Applicants must understand the importance of ARIN’s mission and be familiar with ARIN services, including the Internet number resources it manages and the process reflected in the Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM). Applicants should be subscribed to the ARIN Announce and ARIN Public Policy mailing lists and participate in all activities as outlined in the program description.

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