Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) initiative requires collaboration and shared responsibility for the global Internet routing system.
This MANRS program brings together Ambassadors and Fellows to make the global routing infrastructure more robust and secure.
Ambassadors are representatives from current MANRS participants who provide mentorship, guidance, and feedback to others in the routing security community.
Applications for the 2022 Ambassadors Program are now closed.
Fellows are emerging leaders who believe that routing security is essential and are ready to contribute to its improvement. Fellows choose one of three categories: training, research, or policy.
Applications for 2022 Fellowship Program are now closed.
2022 Timeline
| Ambassador Application Open | 7 – 22 February |
| Ambassador Application Review | 23 – 25 February |
| Announcement of MANRS Ambassadors | 9 March |
| Fellowship Application Open | 28 February – 21 March |
| Fellowship Application Review | 22 March – 1 April |
| Announcement of Fellows | 8 April |
| Program Start Date | 15 April |
Sponsorships
If you are interested in sponsoring the Program, please contact Sally Harvey at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long are the programs?
- They last for up to eight months
- Do Ambassadors get paid?
- Every Ambassador receives a stipend of up to USD $1,500/month. The remuneration will be based on KPIs, reviewed every month.
- Do fellows get paid?
- Every Fellow receives a stipend of up to USD $750/month. The remuneration will be based on KPIs, reviewed every month.
- What are the benefits of the Fellowship if I am selected?
- Fellows gain valuable insight and networking opportunities from Ambassadors, who are well respected in the routing security industry. Fellows also have the opportunity to improve their skills, work in a diverse environment, and improve the Internet’s routing infrastructure to benefit their own organization as well as all Internet users.
- Are students eligible?
- Yes, if they fulfill all the criteria. Employment may not be required of students.
- Is there an age requirement?
- No.
- Can I make more than one application?
- Yes, you can apply for multiple categories.
- Is English proficiency required?
- Yes, intermediate professional proficiency in English is required.
- If I have an update to my application, who should I contact?
- Please contact the Fellowship Program Team at [email protected]
- How many Ambassadors and Fellows will be selected respectively?
- Up to 4 Ambassadors and 14 Fellows, depending on the competencies identified among applicants.
- Do Ambassadors and Fellows have to be members of a MANRS participant organization?
- Ambassadors must be affiliated with a MANRS participant organization. This requirement does not apply to Fellows.
- Can 2020 and 2021 Ambassadors and Fellows reapply this year?
- Past Ambassadors and Fellows cannot reapply for the same positions, but past Fellows can apply for the Ambassador Program 2022 as long as they meet the requirements, including being a representative from a MANRS participant organization.
- When is the deadline for applications?
- Please refer to the timeline above.
- When will the results be announced?
- Please refer to the timeline above.