2019 ISIF Asia Grants and Awards applications open

Applications are open for the 2019 ISIF Asia Grants and Awards. USD 115,000 will be shared among innovative projects that foster Internet development across the Asia Pacific. Funding for this round of grant and award applications is provided by APNIC.

Applications are open now until 30 May 2019.

Grants

Grants will be allocated to projects that have a clear development outcome demonstrating a concrete contribution to research and/or implementation of Internet-based solutions, operations, infrastructure, technologies and protocols within the Asia Pacific region.

Grant	Funding	Apply
Internet Operations Research Grants: For projects supporting research focused on the availability, reliability and security of the Internet, with a particular focus on operational stability and security. More information.	3x USD 20,000 for a total of USD 60,000	Apply now
2019 I4D Powering Internet Infrastructure Grants: For projects supporting the research and development of software and/or hardware solutions to improve the stability and reliability of how Internet infrastructure is powered. More information.	2x USD 20,000 for a total of 40,000	Apply now

Before you submit your grant proposal, please read the ISIF Asia Frequently Asked Questions, Guidelines for Grant Applications, and Selection Criteria.

Awards

ISIF Asia Awards recognize the positive contributions and innovations to power Internet infrastructure in the Asia Pacific.

For 2019, one award is available for I4D Powering Internet Infrastructure. It includes a cash prize of USD 3,500 and a travel grant to attend the 2019 Internet Governance Forum, where the awards ceremony will take place.Before submitting your Award nomination, please read the nomination requirements.

Visit the ISIF Asia website for more information about key dates and how to apply.

About ISIF Asia

The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia) is a grants and awards program empowering communities in the Asia Pacific region to research, design and implement Internet-based solutions for their own needs, placing particular emphasis on the positive role the Internet has in social and economic development in the region.

ISIF Asia offers support through annual competitive grants and awards processes as well as offering support for a range of capacity-building opportunities for selected recipients.

ISIF Asia is administered by the APNIC Foundation.