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Internet Society African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) Fellowship 2024
Navigating the complexity of the Internet in today’s interconnected world necessitates a profound
comprehension of peering and traffic exchange dynamics. The Internet Society is presently hosting the transformative four-month African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) Fellowship, which aims to provide 15 people with the knowledge and abilities they need to take on these challenges head-on.
General Information
| Application Deadline | May 8, 2024 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | Internet Society |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aims and Benefits
The AfPIF fellowship culminates in the African Peering and Interconnection Forum 2024.
Fellows may be awarded a partial or full package* to attend the African Peering and Interconnection Forum 2024:
- The partial package includes one of the following:
- A round-trip air ticket to Kinshasa, DRC or
- Hotel accommodations for the duration of the event.
- The full package includes both of the following:
- A round-trip air ticket to Kinshasa, DRC and
- Hotel accommodations for the duration of the event.
All selected fellows are eligible to receive a stipend to cover ground transportation and miscellaneous expenses during the event.
*Note: Returning fellows only qualify for a partial package.
Requirements / Qualification
Applicants should be individuals actively engaged in Internet policy, business, and/or technical development related to peering and transit in Africa. Interested individuals must complete an online application form.
Candidates who meet the following criteria are welcome to apply:.
We are looking for individuals who:
- Reside in Africa.
- Actively participate in or work towards the development of IXPs.
- Are involved in Internet peering policy, business, and technical matters in their respective country/region.
- Have a basic understanding of how the Internet works and practical experience in networking using dynamic routing protocols.
- Have a firm understanding of Unix/Linux and basic DNS, as well as caching/resolving DNS servers, networking, and command-line Unix.
- Have reliable access to a broadband Internet connection and the relevant device(s).
- I will commit to participating fully in this 4-month experience.
- Are proficient in English.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Internet Society on app.smartsheet.com to apply
For more details, visit Internet Society website
