The NextGen@ICANN application round for ICANN83, 9-12 June 2024, Prague, has been extended through 24 January 2025.

ICANN fully funds accepted NextGen@ICANN participants’ travel to the meeting location, lodging, and provides a stipend. ICANN staff and community members offer guidance and know-how to join the ICANN community.  Successful candidates will be announced on 24 February on the ICANN website.

Please see the NextGen for more information about the program, and the application portal for information about how to apply 

The NextGen@ICANN Program provides opportunities for university students to better understand how ICANN contributes to the technical governance of the Internet and the multistakeholder model. Through an immersive program, participants learn about topics such as the Internet ecosystem, Internet governance, and policy development at ICANN. The program also provides insight into how to engage and contribute to the work that supports the stability, resiliency, and reliability of the Internet.   

NextGen@ICANN runs in conjunction with ICANN Public Meetings and is geared toward students who are 18–30 years old, living or studying in the region hosting the selected ICANN meeting – for ICANN83, Prague, this is the European region. Participants are required to attend courses and presentations six weeks before the ICANN Public Meeting. In addition, they are expected to give a 10-minute presentation during the ICANN Public Meeting. Experienced mentors support participants throughout the program.

If you are interested in applying, please click the link

For more information about the program, please visit the NextGen@ICANN website