Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program 2023 Portal

This is to inform the general public that the application for Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program 2023 Portal is currently ongoing for all eligible applicant.

The basic requirements and procedures to access the Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program 2023 Portal is updated below. Do follow us as we get to take you through the process.

How to Apply for Internet Society Foundation Research 2023 Grant Program

Benefits of Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program

The program provides for two levels of funding:

Independent researchers may apply for funding up to US$200,000. Grants will be awarded directly to individuals who are identified as the principal investigator on the project and he/she will be responsible for grant management including all reporting requirements during the life of the grant.
Organizations and institutions may apply for funding up to US$500,000. One or more awards in each of the thematic areas are anticipated subject to fiscal year funding.

Requirements for Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program Qualification

Independent researchers should have a postgraduate research degree (PhD, Masters) and peer reviewed publications, patents, academic or independently published work in the relevant area.
Public research institutions should be 501c3 or equivalent and should have a mission that is aligned to that of the Foundation. (Private institutions are not eligible entities to receive funding).
Additional eligibility requirements for all Foundation grants are outlined here. All applicants must ensure that they meet these basic requirements. Underrepresented groups in the research world are highly encouraged to apply.

Process and Venue for Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program

Researchers are encouraged to submit a full application to be reviewed by the Independent Program Review Committee.

Final submissions will be selected based on the following criteria:

Is the research in line with one of the Foundation’s thematic areas?
Is the research novel?
Is the research applied?
Is the research collaborative?
The IPRC meets twice a year to review proposals. The next Research cycle will open in April 2023.
See more information on the IPRC.
In 2023, the application process was updated to include two application cycles: April and September. For the April cycle, applications will be accepted between April 12 and May 31, 21:00 UTC.
Additionally, the statement of interest was removed from the process. Applicants are now required to submit a single application through Fluxx.
Applications are reviewed by staff to ensure proposals are aligned with thematic areas and eligibility requirements. If there are any questions staff will reach out to applicants through the provided contact information.
Those that are in alignment will move forward to a second stage where proposals are reviewed by the Independent Program Review Committee (IPRC). The IPRC recommends which proposals should be considered for funding to the Program Officer. The Program Officer engages in the final review, negotiation, and determination of grant awards with successful partners. The whole process will take about two months.

How to Apply for Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program

All Interested and qualified Applicant should visit Internet Society Foundation on isocfoundation.fluxx.io to apply
Only applications submitted in the Foundation’s grants management system will be considered.
Incomplete submissions that do not meet eligibility requirements will not be considered (see Eligibility Requirements).
If you have questions about this program or the application process, please email foundation@isocfoundation.org.

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