Internet Society Mid-Career Fellowship 2025 for Mid-Career Professionals

Apply for the Mid Career Fellowship 2025 and gain exclusive access to world-class training for Internet leaders. Apply below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 11 April 2025.

Tell Me About The Internet Society Mid-Career Fellowship:

The Mid Career Fellowship is a unique opportunity that offers 15 Fellows unparalleled access to world-class educational institutions and experts in a seven-month program, from June through December. It equips global mid-career Internet champions with the knowledge, skills, and tools to enable inclusive, innovative, holistic, and strategic leadership.

The fellows work throughout five modules which have live lectures and assessments, and culminate in a symposium to showcase the work they’ve completed. The program also includes seminars on trends, such as digital geopolitics, leadership in VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) environments, and advocacy and communications, practical case studies, and cross-sector networking.

The core content areas covered are: the Internet Critical Properties and Enablers, Digital Transformation and Key Internet Issues, Digital Futures and Strategic Foresight, Systems and Design Thinking, and Leadership and Decision-making.

Which Fields are Eligible?

Leadership 

Type:

Fellowship 

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Who can Apply for the Internet Society Mid-Career Fellowship?

Candidates must be mid-career professionals in leadership roles, working in the Internet ecosystem in a technical, policy, economic, or social capacity. They are welcome to apply if they:

• Have at least 10 years of relevant experience, including leading or managing teams and/or projects, in the Internet space in a technical, policy, economic, societal, or other capacity.
• Currently work in a position/organization that is addressing digital challenges or facing digital disruption and transformation.
• Want to solve problems, work in multi-stakeholder and multi-disciplinary teams, and acquire new knowledge and skills.
•  Want to ensure that the Internet remains open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy.

In addition, candidates must:

• Have reliable access to a broadband Internet connection and relevant devices.
• Be able to fully participate in the seven-month experience which requires a commitment of approximately six hours a week.
• Have a proficiency level in verbal and written English.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

All countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

Online 

How Many Awards?

15

What is the Benefit of the Internet Society Mid-Career Fellowship?

Additionally, the benefits include: 

• Access to world-class education and experts.
• Training in strategic leadership, digital transformation, and Internet governance.
• Participation in live lectures, assessments, and practical case studies.
• Cross-sector networking opportunities with global professionals.
• A final symposium to showcase fellows’ work.

How Long Will the Award Last?

Seven months, from June to December 2025.

How to Apply:

Candidates must complete an online application form.

Candidates are reviewed confidentially through a multi-step evaluation process by the selection committee. The committee attempts to achieve professional, geographical, and gender diversity in the overall selection.

Visit the official application webpage.