<div dir="auto">Dear NCUC Africa members<div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Please consider this grant opportunity if you can attend the ICANN 77 meeting.</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Andrea Glandon</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org">andrea.glandon@icann.org</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, May 23, 2023, 14:01<br>Subject: [NCUC-DISCUSS] REMINDER-NCUC Travel Grant Opportunity for ICANN77<br>To: NCUC-discuss <<a href="mailto:ncuc-discuss@lists.ncuc.org">ncuc-discuss@lists.ncuc.org</a>><br></div><br><br>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">I am happy to announce that the NCUC Executive Committee has approved a pilot programme to provide limited grant funding for members to attend ICANN77. We are calling it the “Engagement
Enhancement Pilot Programme (E2P2)”. The concept behind the programme is to encourage participation from individuals interested in contributing to the work of NCUC. This programme is for ICANN77 only, and the EC will review the programme effectiveness before
deciding to continue for any future ICANN meeting.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN77 is the 2023 Policy Forum, which will convene in Washington, D.C., from 12 – 15 June 2023.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The grant is for $500 each for two NCUC members. Accepted applicants will be reimbursed up to $500 each upon submission of a hotel or airfare receipt after the meeting.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Criteria. Candidates for the funding must:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>Be a member of NCUC.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>Have checked-in for the 2023 Non-commercial Election.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>Participated in an ICANN working group for the past 3 months.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>Attended two NCSG policy committee meetings in 2023.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Expectations:<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span>selected
candidate should be prepared to:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>Participate in most of ICANN77.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>Participate
in drafting communications during the meeting to the NCUC membership regarding the sessions attended.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>Participate
in a post-meeting membership call to describe the outcomes/activities of the meeting.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">How to apply:<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you wish to be considered, kindly complete
the online application through the link provided with the following information by the deadline:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>Name.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>Confirmation that you meet the criteria.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>-<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>Short
statement explaining why you would like to attend ICANN77 representing the NCUC. Include a mention of which working groups or policy discussions you have been involved with or would like to be involved with in the future. If you have not been involved in policy
discussions, which policy discussion(s) will you become involved with? (please provide links to your mailing list contributions and your record of attendance in WG meetings)..<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Application Link:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-NLpqfVtnj4HJuw7eYXzS5Q4AoHqX_fwYxurOCexTGUpHCQ/viewform?usp=sf_link__;!!PtGJab4!6oCV0poRPfjuyCFn2xF55snnDlvGkgLL_lZ4Xtxm4KtYASB1XqRvNwk6A7hWxgDC8xmeRlXMrY6zCpDjsOkb1g$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-NLpqfVtnj4HJuw7eYXzS5Q4AoHqX_fwYxurOCexTGUpHCQ/viewform?usp=sf_link__;!!PtGJab4!6oCV0poRPfjuyCFn2xF55snnDlvGkgLL_lZ4Xtxm4KtYASB1XqRvNwk6A7hWxgDC8xmeRlXMrY6zCpDjsOkb1g$" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><b><span lang="FR" style="color:black"> </span></b><span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"><span style="color:blue;text-decoration:none"> </span></span>[docs.google.com]</a><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfP1RbcuI8u1OB8bA9quFo6JtYK8-kuL4smkdQzGz5d47ZNVg/viewform?usp=sf_link__;!!PtGJab4!6oCV0poRPfjuyCFn2xF55snnDlvGkgLL_lZ4Xtxm4KtYASB1XqRvNwk6A7hWxgDC8xmeRlXMrY6zCpCcKUGj-Q$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfP1RbcuI8u1OB8bA9quFo6JtYK8-kuL4smkdQzGz5d47ZNVg/viewform?usp=sf_link__;!!PtGJab4!6oCV0poRPfjuyCFn2xF55snnDlvGkgLL_lZ4Xtxm4KtYASB1XqRvNwk6A7hWxgDC8xmeRlXMrY6zCpCcKUGj-Q$" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><b><span lang="FR">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfP1RbcuI8u1OB8bA9quFo6JtYK8-kuL4smkdQzGz5d47ZNVg/viewform?usp=sf_link</span></b><span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color:blue;text-decoration:none"> </span></b></span><b>[docs.google.com]</b></a><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Deadline:<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span>Please complete the application by 23:59 UTC Thursday, May 25, 2023</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.
I recommend that you also reply to<span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org" title="mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">andrea.glandon@icann.org</a><span class="m_6031683391570746964apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:black">with
a copy to the NCUC-EC Chair (</span><a href="mailto:benakin@gmail.com" title="mailto:benakin@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">benakin@gmail.com</a><span style="color:black">) indicating that you have applied using the form.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">NOTE: REPLYING TO THE NCUC-DISCUSS OR ANY OTHER LIST DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN APPLICATION!<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please feel free to reach out, should you have any further questions.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Good luck!<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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