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Announcing $4.5 Million in Funding to Support Research on the Future of the Internet 

A new round of funding from the Internet Society Foundation will support researchers around the world working to better understand the Internet’s challenges and opportunities, helping shape a stronger digital future.

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Announcing Our 2023 Research Grantee Cohort: 14 Projects Examining the Future of the Internet 

The Internet Society Foundation introduces its 2023 research grantees, supporting projects that address critical issues affecting the Internet’s future, including connectivity, trust, sustainability, and digital inclusion.

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Four Lessons Learned About Grantmaking from Our Research Grant Partners

Collaboration with research partners has provided valuable insights into effective grantmaking. Explore four lessons that are helping strengthen research funding, partnerships, and impact across the Internet ecosystem.

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What Is Digital Equity?  

Digital equity goes beyond Internet access. It means ensuring that everyone has the connectivity, tools, skills, and opportunities needed to fully participate in today’s digital world.

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Building, Expanding and Securing the Internet: Two Funding Programs Now Open for Applications

The Internet Society Foundation is inviting organisations to apply for funding aimed at strengthening Internet infrastructure, expanding access, and improving network resilience in communities around the world.

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Announcing Our 2022 Research Grantee Cohort

Announcing our 2022 Research Grantee Cohort – 18 projects examining the future of the Internet.

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The Future of E-Waste in Africa

Driven by the vision on an Internet for Everyone, The Internet Society (ISOC) Zimbabwe Chapter runs programs aimed at making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues. In collaboration with the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication, they are a 2021 awardee of our Research Grant Programme that examines the impact of the Internet on the environment. We spoke with Dr Vusumuzi Maphosa, lead Researcher and Jasper Mangwana, ISOC Zimbabwe President to learn more about this project and what it hopes to achieve.

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Five Questions with Dr. Chomora Mikeka, Greening the Internet Research Programme Grantee

In this interview, Dr Chomora Mikeka shares insights from his research on sustainability and technology, highlighting the opportunities and challenges involved in building a more environmentally responsible Internet.