Quick intro
Applications opened for the Internet Society Peering Fellowship 2026. This fellowship supports Internet professionals who want to improve interconnection, peering, Internet exchange points, routing, and Internet infrastructure development. The official timeline says applications opened on 27 April, closed on 17 May, were reviewed from 18 May to 19 June, and selection takes place in late June 2026. (Internet Society)
Benefits
The fellowship is primarily a professional development and training opportunity. Exact funding/travel support depends on the fellowship track and official cohort instructions.
Objectives
The fellowship helps participants address interconnection and peering challenges, understand routing and Internet exchange ecosystems, and strengthen technical capacity in their regions. (Internet Society)
Eligibility criteria
Applicants should be Internet professionals, network operators, engineers, policymakers, or ecosystem participants working on peering, interconnection, routing, or Internet infrastructure.
Required documents
Applicants should prepare the online application, professional background details, motivation, technical/interconnection experience, and region/community impact statement.
How to apply
Apply through the official Internet Society Peering Fellowship page when the application cycle is open.
Official Application Link: Internet Society Peering Fellowship
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