<div id="confocus"><p class="title">Bonjour a tous,</p>
<p class="title">Veuillez trouver ci dessous des informations sur le
programme a l'essai de bourses pour les reunions que l'ICANN met en
place. La region Afrique ne disposera pas de beaucoup de bourses pour
cette fois ci vu les prix des billets pour aller a Porto Rico en juin.
Etant que les reunions de l'ICANN se tiennent dans chaque region a tour
de role, chaque region beneficiera a tour de role d'un nombre plus
eleve de bourses. Veuillez lire les informations soigneusement et poser
votre candidature directement en ligne.<br>
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<p class="title">Bonne chance a tous.<br></p><p class="title">*******************************************************************</p>
Dear All,<br><br>Please find below information about the trial fellowship programme at ICANN. Be advised that the African region has a very limited number of fellowships this time because prices are so high for airline tickets especially. Given that ICANN has rotating meetings, each region will get more participants from its region as meetings come to that region. Please read the information carefully and apply directly online.
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<p class="title">Good luck.<br></p><p class="title">**********************************************************************<br></p><p class="title">ICANN Meeting Fellowships Trial </p>
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<p><strong>About this Trial</strong></p>
<p> This is a trial of the ICANN fellowships programme. Documentation and
policies are being rolled out in a test format for the San Juan ICANN meeting
June 25-29, 2007. Following the San Juan meeting ICANN will evaluate the programme
and make changes based on participant and community feedback. We are excited
about the opportunity this program presents for both ICANN and the developing
world and are looking forward its success.</p>
<p><strong>Questions/Comments? </strong><a href="mailto:fellowships@icann.org">fellowships@icann.org</a></p>
<p><strong>Current Round</strong>: ICANN San Juan, Puerto Rico, June
25-29 <br>
<strong>Application Opens</strong>: May 1 </p>
<p><a href="http://survey.icann.org/cgi/fellowship">Online Application Form</a> </p>
<p><strong>Documentation </strong><br>
<a href="http://www.icann.org/fellowships/terms-and-conditions.htm">Terms and Conditions</a><br>
<a href="http://www.icann.org/fellowships/fellowship-committee.htm">Fellowships Committee</a>
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<p class="title"><strong>Overview </strong></p>
<p><strong> What is ICANN? </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
(ICANN) is responsible for the global coordination of the Internet's system
of unique identifiers. These include domain names (like .org or .museum, and
country codes like .UK), as well as the addresses used in a variety of Internet
protocols. Computers use these identifiers to reach each other over the Internet.
Careful management of these resources is vital to the Internet's operation.
ICANN's global stakeholders meet regularly to develop policies that ensure
the Internet's ongoing security and stability.</p>
<p> The domain name system (DNS)
and Internet Protocol (IP) addressing systems rely on global input and perspectives
in order to ensure they continue to function in a stable and secure fashion.
ICANN's fellowships program helps ensure
that voices from all regions of the world have the opportunity to provide that
input. </p>
<p><strong>What is an ICANN fellowship and who are the fellowships for? </strong></p>
<p>An
ICANN fellowship is a one time grant of support to enable attendance at an
ICANN organised meeting. They are awarded to enable individuals from stakeholder
groups from around the world to attend ICANN meetings. The fellowship covers
the cost of airfare, hotel and basic expenses. Recipients are expected to actively
contribute to ICANN processes and be a part of the next generation of ICANN
leadership. </p>
<p>ICANN Government advisory committee representatives and ccNSO members
from eligible countries will be prioritised but anyone (apart from participants
in the ICANN At-Large advisory committee, which has its own programme) is
welcome to apply. </p>
<p><strong>How are the fellowships awarded? </strong></p>
<p>Fellowships are awarded
by a selection committee based on a mix of criteria including applicant experience
and references, geographic proximity to meeting, receipt of past fellowships,
etc. </p>
<p>Due to financial limitations ICANN may not be able to provide fellowships
for all applicants. In the case of a dispute or similar applications final
decisions will be made by the <a href="http://www.icann.org/fellowships/fellowship-committee.htm">fellowships
committee</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Who may apply
for and be awarded a fellowship? </strong></p>
<ul><li> Applications are targeted to
individuals from government, the ccTLD community, and non-profits not involved
in or associated with the at-large advisory committee. </li><li> Preference will be given to citizens who are resident in a low, lower-middle,
or upper-middle income economy according to the <a href="http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/DATASTATISTICS/0,,contentMDK:20421402%7EpagePK:64133150%7EpiPK:64133175%7EtheSitePK:239419,00.html">World
Bank country groups classification</a>. </li><li> Successful applicants will have demonstrated:
<ul><li> Ability to utilize the experiences
gained from the fellowship to become a part of the next generation
of ICANN leadership</li><li> A role or interest in the
Internet space</li></ul>
</li><ul><li> An interest
in contributing to:
<ul><li> ICANN policy development processes. </li><li>The ICANN fellowship alumni
network. </li><li>A leadership role in stimulating local interest in ICANN. </li><li>An ICANN
supporting organization or advisory committee. </li></ul>
</li></ul></ul>
<p><strong> Overview of fellowship procedures</strong></p>
<p>The fellowship agreement
with ICANN includes several clauses that relate directly to travel and related
expenses. Please note that all ICANN supported air travel will be by economy
class and use the most direct and economical routing. See ICANN Fellowship
<a href="http://www.icann.org/fellowships/terms-and-conditions.htm">Terms and Conditions</a>.</p>
<p>Per
diem costs are covered via a lump sum stipend of US$ 300.00 for the entire
period of the fellowship. The stipend will be provided to each fellow upon
his or her arrival at the meeting. </p>
<p> During the fellowship fellows are responsible for their own personal health
and safety. Fellows should consult travel and health advisories in advance
of the fellowship. </p>
<p>Following the completion of the fellowship, all fellows will be invited to
join a network of ICANN fellowship alumni. This global network will provide
instant connections with peers worldwide who share a common interest in ICANN
related issues. </p>
<p>Please note that consideration for future fellowships will depend on active
contribution to ICANN policy development processes. Completion of post-fellowship
reports and feedback forms is a critical part of gauging the level of contribution
made by each fellow. </p>
<p class="title"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions </strong></p>
<p><strong> How will my travel be covered? </strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p> Travel will be covered by ICANN directly. <strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> How will my hotel be covered? </strong></p>
<p>Hotels will be booked and
covered by ICANN directly. All additional hotel charges beyond the room are
the responsibility of the fellow. </p>
<p><strong>How will the stipend work? </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>All fellows receive a flat stipend of 300 US Dollars. The
stipends will be provided in the form of an AMEX check card or travellers checks
depending on the location of the meeting. Stipends will be given to fellows
at the fellow orientation session on day one of the ICANN meeting. <strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> Do I need insurance? </strong></p>
<p>ICANN will provide access to travel
insurance for the fellowship. It is the fellow's responsibility to
review the policy and process any resulting claims. </p>
<p><strong>I would like
to add personal or other business segments to my travel. What do I do? </strong></p>
<p>This
is not possible. </p>
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