Country: Rwanda, Argentina, and Japan.
Locations: Kigali, Mendoza, and Osaka.
Category: Fellowship.
Funding: Fully funded.
Deadline: 17 May 2026.
Duration: 4–7 days, in person.
The Internet Society Peering Fellowship 2026 is open for applications and is presented as a fully funded fellowship for professionals interested in internet infrastructure and connectivity. It offers in-person exposure at regional peering events, along with learning focused on global networking systems.
What the Fellowship Offers
This fellowship is built to support 20 peering and interconnection professionals. It focuses on helping participants handle interconnection and peering challenges while also creating opportunities to strengthen the internet and the wider peering community.
Coverage
✓ Round-trip air ticket to one peering event.
✓ Hotel accommodation during the event.
✓ Fixed stipend for additional needs during the event.
Who Can Apply for Internet Society Peering Fellowship 2026
The source lists the following eligibility points:
• Applicants must be based or living in Africa, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), or the Middle East.
• Candidates from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience.
• Applicants should be interested in how the internet connects globally.
• Applicants should want to grow in technical and policy spaces.
Event Schedule
The fellowship links selected participants to regionally relevant peering events. Fellows from Africa will attend AfPIF from 18 to 21 August in Kigali, Rwanda. Fellows from Latin America and the Caribbean will attend LACNIC/LACNOG from 19 to 22 October in Mendoza, Argentina. Fellows from Asia-Pacific will attend Peering Asia from 2 to 6 November in Osaka, Japan. The Middle East event is marked as TBC.
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed only after submission. Once the application period closes, submissions go through two separate review stages handled by different committees. The committees do not see applicant demographic details, including names and contact information. After review, all applicants receive notification about whether they have been selected for the 2026 Peering Fellowship.
How to Apply
Candidates must complete the application online through the official website. The source provides the official application link below.
