Scholarship Description:
GNI warmly welcomes applications for the next one-year GNI Emerging Voices Fellowship Program. The fellowship program seeks to further online freedom of expression and privacy around the world by facilitating collaboration and conversation among diverse stakeholders.
Institution:
Global Initiative Network (GNI), USA.
Degree level:
Professionals.
Field of Study:
Information and Communication Technology.
Scholarship Award:
Three one-year fellowship grants of $10,000 USD each will be awarded.
Fellowships include funding to participate in four GNI Board meetings and networking events and engage in GNI activities, including but not limited to: policy and learning calls on digital rights issues, development of policy analysis papers, and attendance at regional multi-stakeholder meetings.
Nationalities:
Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa countries.
Eligibility Criteria:
GNI welcomes applications from established organizations as well as newcomers to the digital rights space. To be considered, applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Should be based in Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, or sub-Saharan Africa.
- Demonstrated experience or interest and aptitude for working on freedom of expression and privacy issues in the ICT sector.
- Ability to attend three in-person meetings (health and travel restrictions permitting) and further one remote (call-in) event, as well as preparation calls.
- Willingness to designate one member of the applying organization to be the main point of contact for this fellowship.
Applying procedure Instructions:
To apply, complete this form by 5pm ET /10pm UTC on December 30, 2020. Individuals should submit applications, who would represent their organization throughout the fellowship.
Application Deadline: December 30, 2020
