Re: INX-ZA fellowshop to AfPIF-7

still a few more days left to apply for this.


On 27 Jun 2016, at 12:42, Nishal Goburdhan wrote:

> INX-ZA INX Fellowship Award
> =========================
>
> The AfPIF-7 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 4th annual meeting will be held in
> Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 30 August 2016 - 1 September 2016.
>
> We understand that it may be difficult for our participants and
> stakeholders from South Africa to attend the upcoming AfPIF-7.  In
> response, INX-ZA is providing a Fellowship award to enable active
> participants at the Internet exchanges (and INX working group) to 
> attend
> free of charge.
>
> Benefits of Fellowship
> -----------------------------
>   - Attend all workshops and participate in sessions at the AfPIF-7
>        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
>
> INX-ZA promotes gender equality and creates opportunities for all.
>
> How to apply for a fellowship
> -----------------------------
> The deadline for submissions is 24 July 2016, 23h59 UTC.
> 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 and country.
> b).  Provide a plan of how you intend to socialise the AfPIF-7 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 24 July 2016, 23h59 UTC.  Any 
> submissions sent thereafter will be ignored.
> 4. The notifications for acceptance will be sent by 30 July 2016 in 
> order to initiate the visa processing and travel logistics.
>
> If you have any queries kindly feel free to seek clarifications 
> directly from [email protected]
>
> Finally, if you had made plans to travel to AfPIF-7, please register 
> online for planning purposes at https://www.afpif.org
> 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-7 Conference. This includes but is not limited to, Tutorials,
> Seminars, Newcomers events, and all Social Events.
> 2.  Participation
> should be subscribed to, or subscribe to the relevant INX and
> AfPIF-7 mailing lists.
> 3.  INX-ZA 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 INX-ZA 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 upon check in.
> 5.  INX-ZA 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-7 will provide an invitation letter in order to
> fulfil visa requirements upon registration.
> 6.  INX-ZA will not accept responsibly for the personal health, 
> safety, or
> belongings of Fellows.
> 7.  In the event a selected Fellow cannot attend the AfPIF-7 event due 
> to
> unforeseen emergency circumstances, they may submit a written 
> deferment
> request.  INX-ZA 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 INX-ZA website, and mailing list 
> announcements.
> 10. Note that if a Fellow fails to comply with any one of the
> above-mentioned terms and conditions of the INX Fellowship Program, 
> INX-ZA
> reserves the right to determine the appropriate course of action.
>
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