[NCUC-EC] Travel support request to attend Annenberg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute

[Rafik Dammak]

Hi everyone,

we got this request for NCUC support, outside ICANN meeting.

Best,

Rafik
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Michael Oghia <mike.oghia at gmail.com>
Date: 2016-04-24 14:51 GMT+09:00
Subject: Re: Annenberg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute Decision
To: Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com>


Rafik, I meant to say that this can include travel support as well as
providing outreach during the program for ICANN's activities, such as
giving a session on ICANN's work.

-Michael

On Sun, Apr 24, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Michael Oghia <mike.oghia at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Rafik,
>
> How are you? I hope all is well!
>
> I have a question for you regarding ICANN/NCUC funding. Some good news is
> that I was accepted into a two-week summer program
> <http://www.global.asc.upenn.edu/opportunity/2016-annenberg-oxford-media-policy-summer-institute-applications/>
> at Oxford regarding media policy (including internet governance).
> Unfortunately, they couldn't offer me any financial aid, but the course
> itself is not too expensive -- $1,500. Do you think ICANN or NCUC provide
> any kind of financial support for personal capacity building as it relates
> to our work?
>
> If not, that is ok too, but I figured I would ask.
>
> Best,
> -Michael
> __________________
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Alexandra Esenler <aesenler at asc.upenn.edu>
> Date: Sat, Apr 23, 2016 at 1:01 AM
> Subject: Annenberg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute Decision
> To: "mike.oghia at gmail.com" <mike.oghia at gmail.com>
> Cc: Laura Schwartz-Henderson <lschwartzhenderson at asc.upenn.edu>
>
>
> Dear Michael Oghia,
>
> Congratulations! We would like to inform you that you have been accepted
> as a participant in the Annenberg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute,
> held at Oxford University from June 27 – July 8. This year’s applicants
> were the most competitive group that we have seen in the past 18 years, and
> we are thrilled to be able to invite such a high-level and amazing group of
> scholars and practitioners from around the world. Due to limited
> scholarship funding, at this time we are unable to offer you financial
> assistance for the program. Therefore, we ask for you to confirm that you
> are able to obtain external funding before confirming your acceptance.
>
> We ask you to please respond to this email with your acceptance of our
> offer and begin the visa process as soon as possible if you require a visa
> to enter the UK. Please see this website for more information about
> applying for your UK visa:
> www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/do-you-need-a-visa/. Do let
> us know if you have any questions as you move forward with the visa
> process, as we are happy to help in any way we can.
>
>
>
> Please send us a confirmation of your acceptance as soon as possible as
> well as a 1-2 paragraph biography and photo to be included in conference
> materials.
>
> If at any point, you are no longer able to attend or cannot provide the
> required funding, please inform us as soon as possible.
>
> We are very much looking forward to seeing you in Oxford!
>
>
>
>
>
> All the best,
>
>
>
> Alex
>
>
>
>
>
> Alexandra Esenler
>
> *Program Coordinator*
>
> *Center for Global Communication Studies*
>
> *Annenberg School for Communication*
>
> *University of Pennsylvania*
>
> *(215)-746-8478*
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