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<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear NCUC Members from the Europe Region,</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We, as <b>NCUC</b>, are excited to announce that the <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Community Regional Outreach Programme (CROP)</span></strong> is offering travel funding
for <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">one (1) NCUC member</span></strong> from the eligible<b> Europe region</b> to attend <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ICANN83 in Prague, Czech Republic, from June 9–12, 2025</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the ICANN community, contribute to discussions, and strengthen NCUC’s presence at this important event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">About CROP & Eligibility</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The CROP program funds one NCUC member to attend an ICANN meeting <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">within their region</span></strong>. Learn more:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Guq_QTzRajIHn2SPDqa0rJp6w8ybNRVqGh5nt6R5TOg/edit?usp=sharing__;!!PtGJab4!_g-1_8mv9lfNT75ut19EsSihOvambMNRuyJH1iUpWpNLZ_xf7O_fojaWqymTeBe414YEqG9RmjliTO59HNtFeKKzlBQ$" target="_blank">FY25
CROP Landing Page [docs.google.com]</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1BzWzXHLT56boZuouFmnbQ5O8JPcFBCRRiw7QATL4pt4/edit?usp=sharing__;!!PtGJab4!_g-1_8mv9lfNT75ut19EsSihOvambMNRuyJH1iUpWpNLZ_xf7O_fojaWqymTeBe414YEqG9RmjliTO59HNtFXx3DnQA$" target="_blank">FY25
CROP Procedures and Guidelines [docs.google.com]</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Who can apply?</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
Any NCUC member from the eligible <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Europe region</span></strong> (check eligibility here: <a href="https://community.icann.org/display/soacabout/FY22+CROP++Procedures+and+Guidelines?preview=/167544383/167544384/GSE%20Geographical%20Regions%20-%20ALL%20GSE%20REGIONS.pdf" target="_blank">Geographical
Regions</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Expectations for the Selected Candidate</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The chosen participant will be expected to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Color Emoji"">✔</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Attend
the full duration</span></strong> of ICANN83, especially sessions related to <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NCUC and NCSG</span></strong>.<br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Color Emoji"">✔</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Draft and share updates</span></strong> with the NCUC membership
regarding the sessions attended.<br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Color Emoji"">✔</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Participate in a post-meeting membership call</span></strong> to
share key takeaways and insights from the event. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">How to Apply</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Complete the application form here: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/SBZUsmVhCU5YzMDK6__;!!PtGJab4!_g-1_8mv9lfNT75ut19EsSihOvambMNRuyJH1iUpWpNLZ_xf7O_fojaWqymTeBe414YEqG9RmjliTO59HNtF1e0GEqc$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Apply
Now</span></strong> [forms.gle]</a><br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Color Emoji"">⏳</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Deadline:</span></strong> 23:59 UTC/GMT on <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday,
April 10, 2025</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Important:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Replying to this email or posting on NCUC-DISCUSS
does not count as an application.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Best of luck!</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Amin Hacha<br>
NCUC EC - Representing Europe<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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