Application Deadline: February 28, 2025; 23:59 (11:59 PM) GMT
LOCATION: USA
The ICFP supports researchers examining how governments in countries, regions, or areas of OTF’s core focus are restricting the free flow of information, cutting access to the open internet, and implementing censorship mechanisms, thereby threatening the ability of global citizens to exercise basic human rights and democracy; work focused on mitigation of such threats is also supported.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applications are open to experienced researchers from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines and can include students and junior to mid-career practitioners with demonstrated ability and expertise. Typically, ICFP fellows have experience in fields such as computer science, engineering, information security research, software development, social sciences, law, and data visualization, among others.
To get a better sense of the ICFP community, you can read about fellows from round one, round two, round three, round four, round five, round six, round seven, round eight, round nine, and round ten.
Criteria:
Individuals of all ages irrespective of nationality, residency, creed, gender, or other factors, with the exception that OTF is not able to support applicants within countries that the United States has trade restrictions or export sanctions as determined by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control;
who demonstrate skill and ability to assist in efforts to overcome information controls;
who demonstrate a desire to grow their knowledge and skills through a collaborative, cross-discipline approach;
and who demonstrate a commitment to reach audiences outside of the research community.
BENEFIT:
Three, six, nine or twelve month fellowships available
Fellows work full-time with a supportive host organization of their choosing
Usually offered to postdoctoral, doctoral students, and experienced researchers with demonstrated ability and expertise
Monthly stipend of $7,000 USD
Travel stipend of $1,250 to $5,000 USD, depending on the fellowship length
Equipment stipend of $1,250 to $5,000 USD, depending on the fellowship length
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