RIPE Fellowship 2027 is a learning and community programme for people who are interested in Internet coordination and operations and want to become more active in the RIPE community.
The fellowship allows selected participants to attend a RIPE Meeting, with support for travel and accommodation, and provides coaching and training. The 2027 fellowship covers either RIPE 94 in Vilnius, Lithuania, or RIPE 95 in Madrid, Spain.
RIPE Fellowship 2027 Overview
The RIPE Fellowship is designed to help new voices from the RIPE NCC service region take part in the Internet community. Fellows are also matched with experienced community members who provide coaching throughout their learning journey. The fellowship focuses on areas including Internet governance, IPv6, routing, security, IP management, DNS, and Internet measurements and tools.
Well, the fellowship can connect participants with areas including:
- Domain Name System (DNS)
- Internet governance
- IP management
- IPv6
- Measurements and tools
- Routing
- Security
RIPE Fellowship Benefits
Fellows receive:
- Free RIPE Meeting registration.
- Travel support.
- Accommodation support.
- Coaching from an experienced RIPE community member.
- Public speaking training.
- Community participation training.
- Opportunities to meet other Internet professionals.
- The chance to participate actively in RIPE community activities.
RIPE Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Live in the RIPE NCC service region.
- Study or work in a field related to Internet coordination and operations.
- Have an interest in one of the RIPE community’s focus areas.
- Complete the required RIPE 101 course and quiz.
How to Apply for the RIPE Fellowship 2027
Kindly follow the steps below to apply for the RIPE Fellowship;
- Visit the official RIPE Fellowship page.
- Review the eligibility requirements.
- Choose the relevant fellowship meeting.
- Complete the required RIPE 101 course and quiz.
- Prepare your application.
- Explain your interest in Internet coordination and the RIPE community.
- Submit the application online before the deadline.
RIPE Fellowship 2027 Deadline
The application deadline is November 23, 2026, at 23:59 UTC+1. The fellowship supports attendance at RIPE 94 in Vilnius from May 24-28, 2027, or RIPE 95 in Madrid from November 15-19, 2027.
RIPE Fellowship 202 – Official Website
FAQs
Do I have to be a student?
No, people who study or work in a relevant Internet-related field can apply.
Is the RIPE Meeting registration covered?
Yes, fellows receive free meeting registration along with travel and accommodation support.
Which meetings can fellows attend?
The 2027 fellowship is for either RIPE 94 in Vilnius or RIPE 95 in Madrid.
What areas can applicants focus on?
The programme includes tracks such as DNS, Internet governance, IP management, IPv6, measurements and tools, routing and security.
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