[governance] One month to go: ISIF grants for Internet Operations Research, Cybersecurity, Technical Innovation and Community Impact

Jyoti Panday jyoti at cis-india.org
Thu Apr 28 00:34:54 EDT 2016


Hi Sylvia, 

Hope all is well with you? I do have a lead on an applicant. Shall I introduce you over email? This is in academia. 

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> On 28 Apr 2016, at 07:13, Sylvia Cadena <sylvia at apnic.net> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Arsene… if there is anyone that has leads to follow for potential applicants, please help me out with some introductions. I am happy to help them prepare their proposals to bring them to a successful funding cycle. 
> 
> From: "Arsene TUNGALI (Yahoo)" <arsenebaguma at yahoo.fr>
> Reply-To: "Arsene TUNGALI (Yahoo)" <arsenebaguma at yahoo.fr>
> Date: Wednesday, 27 April 2016 at 5:18 PM
> To: IG Caucus <governance at lists.igcaucus.org>, Sylvia Cadena <sylvia at apnic.net>
> Subject: Re: [governance] One month to go: ISIF grants for Internet Operations Research, Cybersecurity, Technical Innovation and Community Impact
> 
> Thanks Sylvia for the reminder. 
> Hope our colleagues in the Asia region will consider this.
> 
> Regards,
> A
> IGC Co-coordinator 
> 
> 
> Le Mercredi 27 avril 2016 3h48, Sylvia Cadena <sylvia at apnic.net> a écrit :
> 
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> Just a reminder that the ISIF grants are still open for another month. Your help to share this through your networks will be greatly appreciate it. 
> 
> Warm regards,
> 
> Sylvia
> 
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 
> Applications now open for ISIF Asia’s largest ever grants funding pool
> 
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 
> 
> Applications for ISIF Asia’s 2016 grants are now open, with the largest 
> ever pool of AUD 386,000 available, across four grant programs to 
> support projects using the Internet for social and economic development 
> in the Asia Pacific.
> 
> Applications are open from today until 31 May 2016.
> 
>     http://isif.asia/grant
> 
> Projects that introduce, improve, and apply Internet technology for the 
> benefit of the Asia Pacific community may be eligible for financial 
> support in the following categories:
> 
> 
> APNIC Internet Operations Research Grants
> -----------------------------------------
> 
> The aim of the APNIC Internet Operations Research Grants is to support 
> the development of a research community focused on improving the 
> availability, reliability, and security of the Internet in the Asia 
> Pacific.
> 
> The grants are open to researchers working on Internet operations, 
> infrastructure and related protocols in areas such as:
> 
>     - Network measurement and analysis
>     - IPv6 deployment
>     - BGP routing
>     - Network security
>     - Peering and interconnection
> 
> Public or private sector organizations, universities, research and 
> development institutions and non-government organizations will be 
> considered, with members of Network Operator Groups (NOGs), IXPs, root 
> server operators, academics, and post-graduate students particularly 
> encouraged to apply.
> 
> Applicants can apply for funding between AUD 5,000 to AUD 45,000 based 
> on research needs, a realistic timeframe, and a detailed budget. 
> AUD 90,000 is available in total to fund successful applications.
> 
> 
> Internet Society Cybersecurity Grant
> ------------------------------------
> 
> A single grant of AUD 56,000 is available for a project focusing on the 
> resiliency and security of the Internet’s naming and routing functions, 
> through innovative approaches to Domain Name Security Extensions 
> (DNSSEC), RPKI and BGP. These approaches should enhance user confidence 
> in Internet-based services and options for the deployment of secure 
> routing standards.
> 
> Strong emphasis is placed on documenting impacts and sharing knowledge 
> through papers, videos, and associated communication materials.
> 
> 
> Community Impact Grants
> -----------------------
> 
> Innovation and development are integral components of these grants, with
> AUD 60,000 available to fund two new projects and a single grant of 
> AUD 50,000 to scale up an existing solution. The organization selected 
> under the scale-up grant will also receive a capacity building package 
> valued at AUD 10,000.
> 
> Areas of focus for this grant include women and girls in IT, enhancing 
> democracy, open data, economic empowerment, poverty alleviation health 
> and education.
> 
> 
> Technical Innovation Grants
> ---------------------------
> 
> Innovation and development are integral components of these grants, with
> AUD 60,000 available to fund two new projects and a single grant of 
> AUD 50,000 to scale up an existing solution. The organization selected 
> under the scale-up grant will also receive a capacity building package 
> valued at AUD 10,000.
> 
> Areas of focus include access provision, electricity supplies, devices,
> Internet of Things (IoT), IPv6, and privacy.
> 
> 
> Apply Now
> ---------
> 
> The ISIF Asia grant programs present a great opportunity to secure seed 
> or supporting funds for those who are addressing local and regional 
> issues using Internet technologies in an innovative way, and would not 
> be made possible without contributions from APNIC, the Internet Society
> and the Canadian International Development Research Centre.
> 
> Please note, all grant allocations are competitive and follow a rigorous
> selection process.
> 
> More information, eligibility criteria for each grant program, and 
> application forms are available on the ISIF Asia website:
> 
>     http://isif.asia/grant.
>     
>     
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 
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