[UgNOG] Fwd: [afnog] Accepting Applications for the AfPIF 2023 Fellowship Program

[Mutegeki Cliff]

Thanks Isabel for sharing this opportunity.

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On Thu, 1 Jun 2023 at 09:44, Isabel Odida <isabel.odida at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Hi all,
>
> For those that might be interested.
>
>
> Warm Regards,
> Isabel.
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* Gaelle Fall <fall at isoc.org>
> *Date:* 1 June 2023 at 09:37:20 EAT
> *To:* afnog at afnog.org
> *Subject:* *[afnog] Accepting Applications for the AfPIF 2023 Fellowship
> Program*
>
> 
>
>
> ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE AFPIF 2023 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
>
> The AfPIF fellowship program is designed to offer eligible applicants an
> opportunity to attend the AfPIF-2023 event taking place 22 – 24 August 2023
> in Accra, Ghana.
> *Fellowship Objectives*
>
> The AfPIF fellowship program provides an opportunity to eligible
> applicants to attend the AfPIF event in person with the aim to:
>
>    - Promote the establishment of peering coordinator’s role in African
>    Internet Service Providers
>    - Share experiences on ways to improve running and administering of a
>    new, or existing IXP
>    - Business opportunity to meet potential IXP members
>    - Promote public awareness and evangelism of IXPs and peering in
>    general at the national and regional level
>    - Advance and influence national/regional policies on peering and
>    cross-border Internet interconnection
>    - Provide a face-to-face networking opportunity for peers and experts
>    - Promote gender balance in the peering and interconnection ecosystem
>
> *Fellowship Award Package**
>
> Selected AfPIF fellows will receive a partial or full fellowship support
> which consists of:
>
>    - A round trip air ticket to Accra, Ghana
>    - Hotel accommodation for the duration of the event.
>
> (*other travel costs *are not covered* by the fellowship program)
> *Fellowship Eligibility*
>
> Applicants should be individuals actively engaged in Internet policy,
> business and or technical development relating to peering and transit.
> *Selection Criteria:*
>
>    - Must reside in Africa
>    - Have the necessary aptitude for public speaking
>    - Be actively involved in Internet peering policy, business and
>    technical matters in respective country/region
>    - Have a good awareness of the connection landscape within their
>    country/region
>    - Have previously performed in, or working towards the development of
>    an IXP
>    - Women in the technical field meeting the criteria are encouraged to
>    apply
>
> Applicants should be able to demonstrate proof of work done in either of
> these fields.
>
> To apply for an AfPIF fellowship, fully complete this application form
> <https://www.afpif.org/afpif-2023-fellowship/>. Once your application has
> been received, it will be reviewed by our selection committee. Should your
> application be accepted, you will be notified by email. You will need to
> confirm or decline your acceptance of the fellowship. Incomplete
> applications or applications submitted after 11 June will not be
> considered.
>
> We also invite you to register for AfPIF
> <https://www.afpif.org/afpif2023/registration/>.
>
> *Important Dates to Remember:*
>
> Call for application
>
> 01 June 2023
>
> Application Submission Deadline
>
> 11 June 2023
>
> Notification of Selection
>
> 16 June 2023
>
> Confirmation/Acceptance Deadline
>
> 19 June 2023
>
> See you soon in Accra!
>
> Regards,
>
> AfPIF Secretariat
>
> sec at afpif.org
>
>
>
>
>
> Submit a presentation or contribution
> <https://www.afpif.org/afpif2023/call-for-papers/>
>
> Host AfPIF in 2024 <https://www.afpif.org/hosting/>
>
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> <https://www.facebook.com/afpif/>
>
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