Overview

The LANOG Fellowship Program offers a unique opportunity for aspiring Internet professionals from Laos to attend the country’s premier Internet Operations and Technology summit – LANOG 2.0. This initiative aims to foster the growth of local talent and contribute to the development of Lao’s Internet infrastructure. 

Selected fellows will have the chance to 

  • Network with industry experts and leaders.
  • Gain valuable insights into the broader Internet community.
  • Acquire new knowledge and skills to advance their professional careers.
  • Contribute to the development of Lao’s Internet infrastructure.

Fellowship Package

Applicants selected for the LANOG2.0 Fellowship program will receive the following support:

  • Complimentary registration to the workshop and/or conference event
  • Complimentary attendance to all the workshop and conference event
  • Economy round trip train tickets (Vientiane and Luang Prabang)
  • Accommodation with breakfast for the duration of the workshop and conference week (Shared)
  • Certificate of achievement (upon successful completion of fellowship)
  • Coffee breaks and lunches during the workshop and conference
  • Complimentary attendance to the social event

Important Dates

26 Sep 2024    Open call for fellowship applications
10 Oct 2024    Application Close
11 Oct 2024    Inviting Successful Applications to Accept Award
12 Oct 2024    Acceptance Deadline
13 Oct 2024    Publication of Successful Applicants

Eligibility

  • Eligibility is restricted to individuals residing in Lao.
  • Professional Fellows: Applicants must be currently employed in the field of Network Operations.
  • Student Fellows: Applicants should be either Bachelor’s or Master’s level students enrolled in a relevant field at Lao colleges or university.
  • Applicants should demonstrate a history of sharing knowledge and experiences with colleagues and peers.
  • Applicants should describe their involvement in the local Internet community in a technical or operational role.
  • Applicants who have received a LANOG Conference Fellowship within the last years will not be given priority to be eligible for this Fellowship.

Selection Process

A fellowship committee will carefully evaluates all the applications. The committee selects the applicants it believes are best suited for the fellowships, taking into consideration a desire to provide opportunities to individuals from a diverse range of organizations, gender, and geographical locations within Laos. 

The decisions of the fellowship committee are final, and the selected applicants are informed individually. A list of selected Fellows is then announced on the LANOG website and social media channel.