<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear Members,</div><div><br></div><div>This might be of interest to you and the Communities you represent.</div><div><br></div><div>Best Regards</div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Judith Hellerstein via InternetPolicy</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:internetpolicy@elists.isoc.org">internetpolicy@elists.isoc.org</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM<br>Subject: [Internet Policy] DCAD Opens Call for Fellowship Applications to Enable Participation of Persons With Disabilities in IGF 2026 - Apply Now!<br>To: <<a href="mailto:internetpolicy@elists.isoc.org">internetpolicy@elists.isoc.org</a>><br></div><br><br><u></u>
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<p>Hi All,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I am
pleased to announce that applications are now open for the IGF
2026 DCAD fellowship Grants, aimed at supporting the
participation of persons with disabilities at the Internet
Governance Forum (IGF) 2026. These grants are designed to
enhance accessibility and ensure inclusive representation in IGF
discussions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The
last date to apply is 03 August 2026. For detailed information
about the grants, eligibility criteria, and application process,
please visit the Information Page:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://igf-dcad.org/igf2026_grants/" target="_blank">https://igf-dcad.org/igf2026_grants/</a>
Please do take note that the IGF Secretariat has not yet opened
registration for IGF 2026. Registration is expected to open in
late July. While IGF registration will be required to
participate in IGF 2026, applicants will not be disadvantaged in
the DCAD fellowship selection process if registration has not
opened, or if they are not yet registered, by the fellowship
application deadline.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To
apply, please fill out the Application Form at:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://igf-dcad.org/igf2026-grant-application/" target="_blank">https://igf-dcad.org/igf2026-grant-application/</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">An
independent selection committee will review all applications and
make the final selection based on the established criteria and
available funds. We encourage all eligible individuals to apply
and to share this opportunity within your networks to ensure
greater participation of persons with disabilities at IGF 2026.
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Best,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Judith
Hellerstein</span></p>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CO-Coordinator,
IGF-DCAD (Internet Governance Forum’s Dynamic Coalition on
Accessibility and Disability),</span>
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