The Internet Society Pulse Research Fellowship supports researchers in conducting data-driven analysis or developing tools that contribute to an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet.
Objectives:
- Support the development of original, top-tier Internet measurement research.
- Foster a community of researchers, data specialists, and network engineering experts alongside policymakers and journalists to help strengthen and grow the Internet.
- Strengthen partnerships among global organizations working on data-driven research to understand Internet trends.
- Develop new techniques or implement existing methodologies to improve data gathering, analysis, and visualization on the Pulse platform.
- Explore interdisciplinary research topics related to making the Internet resilient, robust, and open.
Requirements:
- The Pulse Research Fellowship is open to researchers based anywhere in the world who are interested in using state-of-the-art and/or novel Internet measurement techniques to research a specific area that contributes to upholding an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet.
Funding:
The selected applicant will receive a generous stipend based on experience and time commitment.
Duration:
The duration of the fellowship is approximately six months. Applicants must be available for six months during 2024; the start date will be agreed upon upon final selection.
Location:
The selected candidate can work remotely from anywhere in the world.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants will be selected according to their:
- The proposal’s relevance to the pulse focus areas.
- Knowledge of Internet measurements and experience are necessary to accomplish the proposed research goals.
- Ability to commit at least 25 hours per week to the fellowship.
Application:
Incomplete applications, applications that do not meet eligibility requirements, and applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Note: The Internet Society will perform an OFAC check on the selected applicant. The fellowship will only begin once clearance has been received.
