The ccNSO is now accepting applications for travel support to attend the ICANN85 Community Forum, which will take place from 7–12 March 2026 in Mumbai, India.
Applications for ccNSO travel support are open from Monday, 13 October 2025, until Friday, 24 October 2025 (noon UTC). Please note that applications submitted before or after this period will not be considered.
SUPPORT GOAL. The goal of the ccNSO Travel Support is to provide travel funding to ICANN Public Meetings, paid for by ICANN, to a limited number of ccNSO community members. Travel support is intended for community members who are expected to make significant contributions during the meeting for which they seek funding, or whom the Travel Support Committee wishes to encourage to participate more broadly.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS. Eligible ccNSO supported travelers are individuals associated with a ccTLD, ccNSO Councilors and members from the broader ccTLD community, including, in no particular order:
- Speakers at ccNSO-relevant sessions during ICANN public meetings. This includes presenters, session chairs, moderators or session facilitators.
- Members, including Chairs or Vice Chairs, of ccNSO Working Groups or Committees actively meeting at the ICANN meeting
- Individuals appointed by Council to a ccNSO-relevant role within the ICANN ecosystem (also referred to as "External appointments by Council")
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. Review all materials and fill in the form located here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TravelICANN85_apply
All applications should be submitted in English.
Applications for ccNSO travel support are open from Monday, 13 October 2025, until Friday, 24 October 2025 (noon UTC). Please note that applications submitted before or after this period will not be considered.
NEXT STEPS. Once the application window is closed, the ccNSO Council Travel Fund Committee will evaluate all applications. The outcome of the committee's deliberations will be published on the ccNSO website. All applicants will receive a personal notification by 1 November 2025.
ICANN TRAVEL SUPPORT. The ccNSO receives a total of 17 travel slots to allocate per ICANN meeting, paid for by ICANN, including 8 reserved for ccNSO Council members. A travel slot comprises one or more of three main categories of travel expenses: an economy class ticket to the travel destination; accommodation for the approved duration of the trip; and meals and other incidental expenses. Allocations in the three categories may be split among supported travelers, provided that the total allocation for all three categories amounts to one complete funded travel slot.
ICANN might require funded Travelers to sign an acknowledgement and waiver, built in the meeting registration for anyone that is registering for in-person participation. Instructions on how to book travel will be provided by ICANN Travel Support to funded travelers who are confirmed and eligible.
For more details, consult the ccNSO Travel Fund Guideline and the ICANN Community Travel Support Guidelines.
TRAVEL ARRIVAL MEASURES. All travelers have a responsibility to understand the entry and exit requirements of their travel and determine if they can meet those requirements before committing to the travel. Travelers may review specific travel requirements by visiting https://apply.joinsherpa.com/map or their local government international traveler websites. ICANN is committed to ensuring inclusive Public Meetings that provide an equal opportunity for all to engage. If funded travelers are not eligible or cannot meet the entry requirements as outlined by the government of the meeting location, ICANN aims to offer an engaging virtual participation experience.