[apnic-talk] 2019 ISIF Asia Grants and Awards open now
Hi everyone,
The ISIF Asia call for proposals for the 2019 grants & awards is open until 30 May midnight UTC. The text of the announcement and the links to the funding categories descriptions is included below. 115K USD available on 2 funding categories, see the details below.
Regards,
Sylvia
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2019 ISIF Asia Grants and Awards applications open
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Applications are open for the 2019 ISIF Asia Grants and Awards.
USD 115,000 in funding will be shared among innovative projects
that foster Internet development across the Asia Pacific.
Applications are open now until 30 May 2019.
Grants
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Grants will be allocated to projects that have a clear development
outcome demonstrating a concrete contribution to research and/or
implementation of Internet-based solutions, operations,
infrastructure, technologies and protocols within the Asia Pacific
region.
Internet Operations Research Grants:
For projects supporting research focused on the availability,
reliability and security of the Internet, with a particular focus on
operational stability and security.
Funding: 3x USD 20,000 for a total of USD 60,000
http://isif.asia/internet-operations-research-grants/
Apply now: https://application.isif.asia/projects/projects/apply_grant/research
2019 I4D Powering Internet Infrastructure Grants:
For projects supporting the research and development of software and/or
hardware solutions to improve the stability and reliability of how
Internet infrastructure is powered.
Funding: 2x USD 20,000 for a total of 40,000
Apply now: https://application.isif.asia/projects/projects/apply_grant/community
Before you submit your grant proposal, please read the:
ISIF Asia Frequently Asked Questions:
https://isif.asia/faq/
Guidelines for Grant Application:
https://isif.asia/for-applicants-guidelines-tips/
Selection Criteria:
https://isif.asia/selection-criteria/
Awards
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ISIF Asia Awards recognize the positive contributions and innovations to
power Internet infrastructure in the Asia Pacific.
For 2019, one award is available for I4D Powering Internet
Infrastructure. It includes a cash prize of USD 3,500 and a travel grant
to attend the 2019 Internet Governance Forum, where the awards ceremony
will take place.
https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2019
Before submitting your Award nomination, please read the nomination
requirements.
https://isif.asia/about-awards/
ISIF Asia thanks APNIC for its generous funding contribution for 2019.
Visit the ISIF Asia website for more information about key dates and how
to apply.
https://isif.asia/
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ISIF Asia Secretariat http://www.isif.asia
ISIF Asia Information Society Innovation Fund https://www.apnic.net
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