ARIN Fellowship Program Application Information

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Applications for the ARIN 57 Fellowship Program will open on 8 January 2026.

Application Eligibility

Individuals who are 18 years of age or older and reside in the ARIN region are eligible to apply if they have a demonstrated interest in the American Registry for Internet Numbers, Ltd., (“ARIN”) community and its Policy Development Process for the management of Internet number resources.

Applicants must understand the importance of ARIN’s mission and be familiar with ARIN services, including the Internet number resources it manages and the process reflected in the Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM). Applicants should be subscribed to the ARIN Announce and ARIN Public Policy mailing lists and participate in all activities as outlined in the program description.

An individual may participate in the ARIN Fellowship Program a maximum of two nonconsecutive cycles, and only one of these meetings may be attended in person.

This approach provides flexibility and offers diverse fellowship experiences, while also broadening opportunities for more individuals to engage meaningfully in ARIN’s community.

What our Fellows have said…

“The Fellowship Program has helped me broaden my perspective on the Internet and sparked my interest in continuing to explore topics related to networking and policy. I am grateful for the opportunity and would highly recommend the program to others. Before the program, I was completely unaware of the work that had been put into managing and ensuring the Internet is properly running. Now, I have grown an appreciation and developed a deeper understanding of Internet number resources, as well as ARIN’s role in all of this.”

— ARIN 55 Fellow

How Fellows Are Chosen

The Fellowship Selection Committee is led by ARIN’s Project Manager and includes volunteer representatives from ARIN-elected bodies, General Members in Good Standing, and past Fellows.

ARIN 57 Fellowship Selection Committee

The Fellowship Selection Committee will be announced in January 2026.

The committee’s decision is guided by the Application Eligibility section of the Fellowship Program Application page and at the committee’s sole discretion. The committee will also take into consideration individuals from a diverse range of organization types and geographic locations, with special consideration given to ARIN General Members. Applicants may participate in up to two Fellowships. All selections are subject to the sole discretion and final approval of ARIN’s Chief Experience Officer.

Fellowships will be awarded as both in-person and virtual participation opportunities. The committee may also designate two additional applicants to serve as primary and secondary alternate awardees in the event a selected Fellow must decline their ARIN Fellowship. 

The selection decisions of the committee are final, and the awards will be announced on ARIN’s website after each selected Fellow has been notified. All committee communications and deliberations regarding potential Fellows will be kept confidential. Applicants not selected are eligible and encouraged to apply to future Fellowships.  

Request a Personalized Letter for Your Employer

To request a personalized letter to send to your employer highlighting the benefits of applying to the ARIN Fellowship Program and attending an ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting, please email fellowships@arin.net.

Fellowship Program Application Questions

Below are the questions asked on the Fellowship Program application.

  1. Do you currently reside in the ARIN region? (If you currently reside outside the ARIN region, you are ineligible to apply.)

  2. What is your current role and organization? If you are a full-time student, please include your school name, location, area of study, and expected graduation date.

  3. Do you work for an ARIN member or customer organization? If yes, please include the ARIN Organization ID.

  4. Have you previously attended an ARIN meeting (in person or virtually)? If yes, please list the meeting(s) you attended.

  5. Have you previously received an ARIN Fellowship?* If yes, indicate the year(s) and format (in-person or virtual).

    If no, how did you learn about the ARIN Fellowship Program?

  6. Why are you interested in the ARIN Fellowship Program? How does this opportunity relate to your current work, studies, or career goals?

  7. What do you hope to gain from the Mentorship and learning experiences provided through the Fellowship Program?

  8. Please describe your familiarity with the following topics:

    • IP address management
    • ARIN policy
    • IPv6
    • Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)

  9. How are you currently involved with the Internet community? (This may include professional, academic, technical, policy, or volunteer activities.)

  10. How do you envision engaging with ARIN and its community in the future?

  11. Briefly describe your professional or academic background. Include relevant experience, skills, or areas of focus that support your interest in the program.

  12. If selected as a Fellow, how would you apply the knowledge and connections gained to benefit your organization, community, or sector?

  13. Do you have any financial need or travel constraints you would like the selection committee to consider?

  14. Is there anything else you’d like the selection committee to know about you?

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