{"id":219208,"date":"2025-02-07T14:40:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T14:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/?page_id=219208"},"modified":"2025-10-23T12:15:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T12:15:20","slug":"ndss-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/fellowships\/ndss-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-221926\" alt=\"A group of people wearing blue shirts and white lanyards stand outside\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NDSS-Symposium-Fellowship.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NDSS-Symposium-Fellowship.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NDSS-Symposium-Fellowship-450x225.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NDSS-Symposium-Fellowship-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NDSS-Symposium-Fellowship-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NDSS-Symposium-Fellowship-250x125.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#878385\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-483db077 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-a520f38e\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-purple-color has-text-color uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\" id=\"early-career-fellowship\">Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Fellowship<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-d419938b uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme background-image-fallback-black\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-595c3f5a\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neutral-white-color has-text-color has-28-font-size\" id=\"at-a-glance\">At a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-white-color has-text-color has-18-font-size\">Current Status:<br>Open<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-white-color has-text-color has-18-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/fellowships\/ndss-symposium\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-white-color has-text-color has-18-font-size\"><a href=\"#timeline\">Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-white-color has-text-color has-18-font-size\"><a href=\"#eligibility\">Eligibility &amp; Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-white-color has-text-color has-18-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/fellowships\/ndss-symposium\/faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-fbff830f uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-9515829a\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color has-28-font-size wp-elements-4fc48901ef5b05db9fe97a21ef2ac4c6\" id=\"at-a-glance\">Meet the Fellows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/fellowships\/ndss-symposium\/2025-fellows\/\">2025 Fellows<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-5c672ad5\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-purple-color has-text-color uag-hide-mob\" id=\"early-career-fellowship\">Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Fellowship<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color has-26-font-size wp-elements-bb1c384a81e81a1a887b727b135ba28d\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.4\">In 2026, we will run the second edition of the full Internet Society NDSS Fellowship&nbsp;Program&nbsp;to give you a richer and more rewarding&nbsp;experience before, during, and after the NDSS Symposium 2026.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to help you understand why the Internet Society hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/action-plan\/ndss-symposium\/\">Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium<\/a> and funds the program and also to equip you with skills and contacts that will help you take the next steps in your network and distributed systems security career, whether that is in academia, government, civil society, or the private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"about-the-program\">About the Fellowship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With this program, we aim to encourage students from diverse communities to actively participate in the NDSS Symposium while bridging the gap between research and advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndss-symposium.org\/ndss2026\/\">The NDSS Symposium 2026<\/a> will take place from 23-27 February 2026 in San Diego, California. Student fellowships are available to help full-time students participate in person in NDSS Symposium 2026. Student fellowships will be awarded on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student fellowships will be awarded by the NDSS Student Support Committee, and the fellowship program will be delivered by the Internet Society. The fellowship package includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One full registration to the NDSS Symposium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pre-symposium webinar to introduce you to the Internet Society\u2019s mission and its fellowship team (approx. 1 hour)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short series of training sessions with a communications professional, with a concluding assignment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A welcome package on arrival at the NDSS Symposium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introductions to local Internet Society chapter representatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A follow-up webinar in mid-2026, with NDSS stakeholders and sponsors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A contribution towards travel and accommodation costs, depending on your place of study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership of the Internet Society\u2019s global network of Fellowship Alumni<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Will the Student Fellowship Awards Be Determined?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Considerations for recipients of student support funds will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evidence of serious interest and aptitude in the security field, as demonstrated by coursework and\/or projects and research experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of community leadership interests and skills, as demonstrated by engagement with the broader community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of mentoring and teaching beyond standard academic responsibilities and roles, especially helping peers or supporting fellow students of any grade to learn about security topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of collaboration and teamwork activities, especially as applied to problems in the security field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identified benefits from attendance and participation, particularly how participating in the symposium could shape the student\u2019s future studies and\/or research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated potential as an emerging security researcher who could contribute to the published content at future NDSS symposia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of enrollment in a security-related program at a college\/university.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"eligibility\">Who Is Eligible to Apply?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graduate or undergraduate students&nbsp;enrolled in a computer security-related program at a college or university anywhere in the world, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficient in English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"how-to-become-a-fellow\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications are now closed.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to submit the following documents online, as a single PDF or Zip file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed online student fellowship application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of student status: a letter from your department stating that you are a student, OR a copy of your current transcript<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A brief CV or resume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A personal statement including why you believe you would benefit from attending the NDSS Symposium, a brief statement of research interests, and how your research would affect the Internet and the safety of its users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: All documents must be uploaded in a SINGLE PDF or Zip file. If you upload multiple files by mistake, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:NDSS@elists.isoc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NDSS@elists.isoc.org<\/a>, as you will not be able to re-upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"how-to-become-a-fellow\">What to Expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/fellowships\/ndss-symposium\/curriculum\/\">Engaging curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to engage with relevant stakeholders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to knowledge base of shared NDSS Symposium and Internet Society goals in line with our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2025-Action-Plan-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Action Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join a community of diverse voices supporting an Internet that is&nbsp;open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The student fellowships include pre-conference workshops scheduled in early 2026 and travel support. Student travel support covers the NDSS Symposium registration fees for 2026. Some travel expenses may also be covered on a reimbursement basis. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-accent-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"timeline\">Key Dates <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2023-cohort\">2026 Cohort<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-content-timeline uagb-timeline__outer-wrap uagb-block-9f566896-8c10-4222-9e37-01ae37bf0086 uagb-timeline__content-wrap uagb-timeline__left-block uagb-timeline__arrow-top  uagb-timeline\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-uagb-content-timeline-child uagb-timeline__field uagb-timeline-child-96d7aee8-9a58-488d-889d-217440b7d87b uagb-timeline__left uagb-timeline__field-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-timeline__marker out-view-uagb-timeline__icon\"><svg 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class=\"uagb-timeline__heading\">December 2025<\/h4><p class=\"uagb-timeline-desc-content\">Fellows selected<\/p><div class=\"uagb-timeline__arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uagb-timeline__date-new\"><\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-uagb-content-timeline-child uagb-timeline__field uagb-timeline-child-bcf67621-fe5d-471a-8953-de5bb2576ed6 uagb-timeline__left uagb-timeline__field-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-timeline__marker out-view-uagb-timeline__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M160 32V64H288V32C288 14.33 302.3 0 320 0C337.7 0 352 14.33 352 32V64H400C426.5 64 448 85.49 448 112V160H0V112C0 85.49 21.49 64 48 64H96V32C96 14.33 110.3 0 128 0C145.7 0 160 14.33 160 32zM0 192H448V464C448 490.5 426.5 512 400 512H48C21.49 512 0 490.5 0 464V192zM64 304C64 312.8 71.16 320 80 320H112C120.8 320 128 312.8 128 304V272C128 263.2 120.8 256 112 256H80C71.16 256 64 263.2 64 272V304zM192 304C192 312.8 199.2 320 208 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