The Internet Society Peering Fellowship Program for Peering and Interconnection Professionals

The Internet Society Peering Fellowship Program for Peering and Interconnection Professionals

Applications are now open for the 2025 Internet Society Peering Fellowship Program. The Peering Fellowship supports individuals making Internet access affordable, reliable, and resilient by improving local Internet interconnection infrastructure and advocating for an enabling policy environment that supports a thriving Internet ecosystem. This engaging six-month program is designed to equip 15 peering and interconnection professionals with skills, knowledge, and tools to address interconnection and peering challenges while maximizing opportunities that grow the Internet and develop the community at peering events. This fellowship is one of the ways that the Internet Society is supporting affordable and reliable access efforts.

Program Details

Virtual content coverage: Participate in online sessions and collaborative forums.

Attend an in-person peering event: Engage firsthand with the global peering community.

Technical and advocacy based training: Grow expertise in routing, IXPs, and Internet policy.

Engagement with industry professionals: Forge connections that broaden your regional and global impact.

Drive local impact: Deliver work that supports peering and interconnection advancements in your country or region.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should be individuals actively engaged in Internet policy, business, and/or technical development related to peering and transit. Interested individuals must complete an online application form.


Candidates who meet the following are welcome to apply:

Based or living in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Africa, or the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.*

Have a passport valid until June 2026 to be able to travel to the events.

LAC, valid until April 2026

APAC, valid until June 2026

Africa, valid until February 2026

Are able to attend sessions and travel to one of these events:

AfPIF, 19-21 August 2025

LACNOG, 6-10 October 2025

Peering Asia, 4-6 November 2025

Have at least 3 years of experience in the Internet industry.

Availability to fully participate in the six-month experience.

Be available for virtual meetings between 11:00-15:00 UTC.

Have reliable access to broadband Internet connection and relevant devices.

Have

a working proficiency level in verbal and written English. (This fellowship will be delivered in English).

Be able to fully participate in the six-month experience which requires a commitment of approximately four hours a week.

* Participants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States are encouraged to apply.


For More Information and Application Details, See;

The Internet Society Peering Fellowship Program for Peering and Interconnection Professionals!

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