SANOG XVIII
8-16 September, 2011, Pokhara, Nepal

The venue for SANOG XVIII is Pokhara. The meeting will be hosted by the Nepal Internet Exchange with support from other local bodies.

The SANOG XVIII fellowship program has been made possible with various sponsors. The fellowship encourages folks from the South Asian Region to participate in the workshop, tutorial and Conference.

Fellowship Results
Amit Goyal
Bikram Acharya
DISSANAYAKA M. A. BANDARA MAILEWA
Durga Prasad Monger
Hossain Md. Sanowar
MD. ABUL BASHAR AZAD
Md. Anowarul Abedin
MD. ARIFUR RAHMAN
SUBODH PAUDEL
Yeshi

Target Audience
The SANOG Fellowship Program targets personnel from South Asian countries who are actively involved in Internet development, in any of the following roles:

- Engineers (Network Builders)
- Technology Decision Makers
- Educators and trainers

Award Package
The successful applicant will be be provided with a reasonable (local host standard) accommodation, and partial costs towards transportation to Pokhara, Nepal, through the direct route possible, and not exceeding USD 500 or equivalent. The local hosts will organize the transport for most International participants from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The final grant size is determined according to final costs and available funding, and is advised to successful applicants. It should be noted that other expenses are not funded by the Fellowship Program and are the responsibility of the successful fellow. Dinner, when not in the conference program are not provided.

Local Fellowship Package
Special Fellowship package for resident of Nepal will be provided. This will include free registration to all SANOG events, but will not include transport and accommodations. The selected fellow can select between the two package.

Fellowship Obligation
While accepting the fellowship, the fellows will have to pay full registration of USD 300.00 for the workshops, tutorials and conference. Fellowship are only available to full participants. The fellows are also obliged to fill out an evaluation form after the completion of SANOG.

Criteria for Selection
The SANOG Fellowship Committee will select the fellows according to following criteria.

A. Membership of the Target Audience listed above
B. Residency in a South Asian Country
C. Demonstrated ability to utilise the experiences gained from SANOG
D. Willingness to return to SANOG as a presenter or trainer in future

Fellowship Application
Fellowship applications process is now electronic. Please fill out the

Online Fellowship Application

SANOG XVII Fellowship Program

Fellowship Application Opening : 14 June 2011
Fellowship Application Deadline : 1 August 2011
Fellowship Results Announcement: 15 August 2011
Fellowship Acceptance: : 20 August 2011