The fellowship aims to provide focused mentorship and guidance to the best young minds who are enthusiastic and equipped with that urge to know and contribute to technology, policy and society.
List of Fellows Selected for the 2024 Cohort
National Fellows
- Atribh Deka, Jamia Milia Islamia University
- Garima Panigrahi, Office of Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
- Kunal Thakur, Azim Premji University
- Kushagra Singh, National Forensic Sciences University
- Mahi Chandana Kuruba, NLSIU
- Maitri Singh, Digital Empowerment Foundation
- Manas Joshi, EY – Government & Public Sector
- Rupam Barui, National Forensic Sciences University
- Surya V S, Ramjas College, University of Delhi
- Tarun Kaushik, National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science
- Vidushi Shankar, University of Delhi
Local Fellows
- Aiswarya A S, Presidency University
- Ananya AB, Presidency University
- Harshit Kushwaha, IIM Bangalore
- Ishika Bhardwaj, Accenture Strategy
- Mohan CV, Presidency University
- Sagar S, Google
- Suresh Gehlot, National Law School of India University
- Vansh Gehlot, Thapar Institute Of Technology
Objectives
- To provide a platform to engage, collaborate and take action on internet governance policies and regulations.
- To help fellows build skills and knowledge in internet governance by engaging with domain experts.
- To help fellows understand the policy and technology space as a prospective career.
- Practically aid the understanding of the multistakeholder model of decision making.
- To provide them with a platform to forge connections with stakeholders in the internet governance landscape.
- Provide financial support to fellows to assist them in attending the annual forum to be held in IIM Bangalore, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Eligibility Requirements
- Indian national currently living in India
- Age bracket 18-30
- Able to demonstrate an interest in the field of internet governance
- Experience in working with or contributing to IG will be a bonus.
- Must be available to engage in fellowship sessions and meetings actively.
Expectations from Fellows
- Able to dedicate 4 hours a week for three months
- Active participation in the annual forum
- Quality engagement in all learning sessions for fellows
- Commitment to actively engage and effectively contribute to the IG ecosystem post-fellowship
- Available to travel to Bengaluru, Karnataka to attend the 7th edition of Youth IGF India 2024
Why Join Us?
- Be a part of the selected cohort of brilliant young minds motivated to engage and contribute to the Internet Governance space.
- Opportunity to engage in webinars by experts and team discussions prior to the conference on diverse topics of IG.
- Dedicated sessions during the conference to provide the fellows with a focused exposure to the issues of Internet governance as well as an opportunity to interact with the relevant stakeholders.
- Receive fellowship completion certificate post successful completion.
- Opportunity to receive financial support to attend the annual forum in person at IIM-B.
- Be a part of the Youth IGF India fellowship alumni community.
Important Dates to Note:
| Fellowship applications open | 30.08.2024 |
| Fellowship application close | 08.09.2024 |
| Selected fellows announcement | 17.09.2024 |
| Orientation & Internet Governance 101 | 21.09.2024 |
| Expert Seminar | 22.09.2024 |
| 7th Annual Forum at IIM-B | 30.09.2024 |
| Expert Tracks & Mentorship | 5.10.2024 to 15.12.2024 |
During the fellowship, key themes will be explored, including Internet Governance in the Indian context, meaningful access, AI regulation, competition regulation, and cybersecurity. These topics will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities in these areas, with a focus on international frameworks and effective oversight.