NextGen ICANN88 Program 2027

The NextGen ICANN88 Program is a fully funded opportunity for university students to attend the ICANN88 Community Forum in Lisbon, Portugal, with travel support for selected participants. The program engages young students to understand ICANN’s role in Internet governance and the multistakeholder model, including coaching, mentoring, and presenting during the meeting.

Travel to Portugal, hotel accommodation, stipend, and mentorship/coaching during the program.

Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program and be aged 18–30 at the time of the ICANN meeting.

Create or log in to your ICANN account, access the NextGen application portal, complete the applicant profile, fill out the NextGen application, review information, and submit before the deadline.