Re: [IOZ.tech] INX-ZA fellowship to AfPIF 2015

/reminder.  still a few days left to get this in.

On 30 Jun 2015, at 17:04, Graham Beneke wrote:

> ISPA / INX-ZA Fellowship Award
> =========================
> (sorry for the cross posting)
>
> The African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AFPIF) is a key meeting
> place for ISPs and network operators across the African continent to
> discuss and collaborate on the important issues around improving
> interconnection in Africa. This annual meeting will be held in
> Maputo, Mozambique from 25-27 August 2014.
>
> We understand that it may be difficult for our participants and
> stakeholders from South Africa to attend the upcoming AFPIF-2015.  In
> response, ISPA is providing a Fellowship award to enable active
> participants at the Internet exchanges (or INX working group) to attend
> free of charge.
>
> Benefits of Fellowship
> -----------------------------
> - Attend all workshops and participate in sessions at the AfPIF
>    Conference
> - Participate in discussions that will affect how your network peers
>    and interconnects with other networks.
> - Meet a wide range of people in the Internet industry from around
>    the world
>
> ISPA promotes gender equality and creates opportunities for all.
>
> How to apply for a fellowship
> -----------------------------
> 1. Submit a written application for the fellowship with the
> following information:
>
> a).  Indicate the name of the individual applicant, as well as the
> departure city.
> b).  Provide a plan of how you intend to socialise the AFPIF-2015 event
> to your organisation and community between now and the start of the
> event.
> c).  Provide information on how you intend to share your experiences
> with the community upon your return from the AfPIF event.  In
> particular outline how you will use what you learn at the AfPIF
> event to improve the state of interconnections in your community.
>
> 2. Send the written application to [email protected]
> 3. The deadline for submission is 23h59 UTC, 27 July 2015.  Any
> submissions sent thereafter will be ignored.
> 4. The notifications for acceptance will be sent by 23h59 UTC, 31 July
> 2015 in order to initiate visa processing and travel logistics.
>
> If you have any queries kindly feel free to seek clarifications directly
> from [email protected]
>
> Lastly, if you had made plans to travel to AFPIF-2015, please register
> online for planning purposes at:  http://internetsociety.org/events/afpif/
>
> Note that successful fellows will be expected to produce a write-up or
> give a public presentation on their experiences at the event.
>
> Conference Fellowship Terms and Conditions	
> 1.  Attendance
> Fellows are expected to attend all sessions during the
> AFPIF-2015 Conference. This includes but is not limited to, Tutorials,
> Seminars, Newcomers events, and all Social Events.
> 2.  Participation
> Fellows should be subscribed to, or subscribe to the relevant INX and
> AFPIF-2015 mailing lists.
> 3.  ISPA will book and pay for the fellow's travel. Travel insurance is
> optional, and insurance fees are the sole responsibility of the Fellow.
> Fellows must make their own arrangements regarding transport to
> and from the airport and hotel.
> 4. Hotel accommodation will be booked by ISPA in a reasonably priced
> hotel close to the Conference venue. Fellows are responsible for any
> incidental room charges (including telephone calls, room service, and
> Internet connectivity, etc) and will likely be required to provide a
> credit card,or security deposit upon check in.
> 5.  ISPA is not responsible for obtaining passports or visas for Fellows
> and is not responsible for any costs incurred by Fellows when applying
> for and obtaining a passport or Visa. Applicants must already hold a
> valid passport. AFPIF will provide an invitation letter in order to
> fulfil visa requirements upon registration.
> 6.  ISPA will not accept responsibility for the personal health, safety,
> or belongings of Fellows.
> 7.  In the event a selected Fellow cannot attend the AFPIF-6 event due
> to unforeseen emergency circumstances, they may submit a written
> deferment request.  ISPA will evaluate the request and may elect to
> resubmit the Fellowship application for consideration by the Fellowship
> Selection Committee for the next appropriate Conference
> 8.  Fellows are required to complete a Post-Conference Fellowship
> Program Evaluation. A link to the survey will be provided and Fellows
> agree to respond within the stated deadline.
> 9.  Publicity
> Fellows agree to have their name, affiliation, and place
> of origin announced on the ISPA website, and mailing list announcements.
> 10.  Please note that if a Fellow fails to comply with any one of the
> above-mentioned terms and conditions of the INX Fellowship Program, ISPA
> reserves the right to determine the appropriate course of action.
>
> -- Graham Beneke
> INX ZA
> JINX | CINX | DINX
> [email protected] | http://ispa.org.za/inx/
>
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