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LKNOG10 Fellowship Program

Fellowships · LKNOG10

Supporting Sri Lanka’s network engineers, operators and students to attend the country’s foremost Internet Operations and Technology summit — with a 100% waiver of workshop and conference registration fees.

Apply now (opens the fellowship portal in a new tab) Open · closes 14 Nov 2026

01 Overview

Learn, connect and give back.

The LKNOG Fellowship Program is designed to provide opportunities for Internet network engineers, operators and students from Sri Lanka to attend the country’s foremost Internet Operations and Technology summit. This initiative is open to candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria outlined below. Selected participants will benefit from invaluable networking opportunities with industry professionals, gain insights into the functioning and activities of LKNOG, and acquire knowledge and experiences that they can take back to their communities to enhance their professional careers and contribute to local development.

02 Important dates

Key dates

Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC +05:30)

  1. 15 Oct 2026Open call for fellowship applications
  2. 14 Nov 2026Applications close
  3. 15 Nov 2026Successful applicants invited to accept the award
  4. 25 Nov 2026Acceptance deadline
  5. 26 Nov 2026Publication of successful applicants

03 Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Eligibility is restricted to individuals residing in Sri Lanka.
  • 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 a UGC-approved 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 LKNOG, SANOG, APNIC, APrIGF, APIGA, APSIG, IGF, IETF or ICANN Conference Fellowship within the last five years will not be given priority for this Fellowship.

Ready to apply?

Applications are submitted through the LKNOG Fellowship portal. Please read the terms & conditions below before you apply.

Apply now (opens the fellowship portal in a new tab) Open · closes 14 Nov 2026

04 Terms

Terms & Conditions

  1. All applicants must fully understand and agree to the terms and conditions of the fellowship as outlined on the application webpage.
  2. Successful candidates will be asked to accept or decline their fellowship through an email response to the invitation from the LKNOG Fellowship Committee according to the provided schedule.
  3. It is the responsibility of the prospective Fellow to ensure that they provide a valid email address and to check their email regularly during the application period. Please note that deadlines are fixed and cannot be extended.
  4. LKNOG does not cover travel expenses for the fellowship.
  5. Participation in the LKNOG Fellowship is a privilege. All Fellows are expected to actively participate in workshops, the conference, and all related meetings and social events organized by LKNOG for the fellows, both individually and with other delegates. Failure to actively participate may lead to the revocation of the fellowship.
  6. Fellows must comply with all local laws, regulations, and legislation of Sri Lanka while attending the event.
  7. Fellows are responsible for their own health and safety during their attendance at the conference in person. LKNOG is not liable for the personal health and safety of any fellow.
  8. LKNOG can assist in processing claims upon request, but will not pay for or apply for any claims.
  9. Fellows are encouraged to engage in LKNOG social media discussions where appropriate on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  10. Fellows must submit a detailed report to LKNOG within two weeks following the conclusion of the fellowship program. Specific guidelines regarding the report’s length and content will be provided during the fellows’ briefing.
  11. Fellows are required to complete surveys about the conference and fellowship to aid LKNOG in improving these initiatives.
  12. Fellows are expected to share the knowledge and experience gained at the event with colleagues, students, and their management.

Questions about the fellowship? Email info@lknog.lk or use the contact form.