Fellowship

Overview


The Thai Network Information Center Foundation believes that IXP capacity building will help promote core competency of human resources, which will drive the growth of Internet in their region. BKNIX Fellowship program aims to provide an opportunity for Network Engineers and Security or Network Officers from Southeast Asia to broaden their IXP network and knowledge by attending the BKNIX Peering Forum and post event workshop. While the fellowship aims to offer financial assistance to both new and experienced individuals, the program is limited only up to its available resource. The selection by the BKNIX Fellowship Committee will strictly follow a point merit system highlighted in the section below.

Important Dates:

Application open: Monday, 25 March 2024

Application close: Monday, 22 April 2024 (23:59 UTC +7)

Application review: 23 April – 28 April 2024

Fellows announcement: Monday, 29 April 2024

Eligibility

Individuals actively involved in Internet development in their own countries in any of the following capacities:

  •  Network engineering and network design
  • Network operations and Network Operation Centre 
  • Security and network design
  •  Educators and  trainers

Selection Criteria

  • Applicant must come from ISPs, IXPs, and Interconnection Service Providers (Thailand only)
  • Proven record of accomplishment in sharing learnings with colleagues and peers.
  • Proven Internet community involvement in a technical oroperational capacity.
  • Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Fellowship Award Package

Successful fellow will receive the following support:

Term and Conditions


The Contribution towards air travel and per diem will be paid within 3 days after receiving the original receipt and a copy of ticket from the Fellow.

The Fellow will be accommodated in a prepaid single room (inclusive of breakfast). Incidental costs incurred is the responsibility of the Fellow. THNIC Foundation is not accountable for costs incurred by the Fellows; similarly, there will be no cash advances.

Successful Fellows have to accept or decline their fellows upon email request from the BKNIX Fellowship Committee as per Schedule. It is therefore the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that they have provided a working email address, and that they monitor their emails. The deadlines are not negotiable. Any delays or unresponsive candidates by the given deadline will be considered a waiver. The BKNIX Fellowship Committee reserves the right to revoke the fellowship offer with or without reason, a written notice will be given via the provided email.

BKNIX Fellowship is a privilege, therefore, Fellows are encouraged to participate and contribute to the fullest of their capacity during the forum and workshops. Submission of application implies that the applicant understands and agree to accept the terms and conditions laid herewith.

BKNIX Peering Forum 2024

Thai Network Information Center (THNIC) Foundation and BKNIX Co., Ltd. will host the  BKNIX Peering Forum & ThaiNOG Day (BPF2024) at Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit, Thailand during 30-31 May 2024.

BPF Participants


The event will bring together managers, engineers, and business decision makers from both local and international ISPs, IXPs, CDNs, IDCs, Cloud, and Interconnection Service Providers for two days of meetings, presentations, and networking events. This event will provide great opportunities for those who make peering and interconnection decisions for their network.

More information on BPF 2024 will be updated on https://peeringforum.bknix.co.th/.

Apply for a Fellowship

Applicants need to send the CV to event@bknix.co.th

Thai Network Information Center Foundation

159 Pichai Rd., Thanon Nakhon Chai Si, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 THAILAND Tax ID: 0993000066189

Bangkok Neutral Internet Exchange

69/42 2nd Floor, 69/43 Phahonyothin Road, Anusawari, Bang Khen, Bangkok 10220 Thailand
Tax ID: 0105557035841

Phone Number


Tel: (+66) 2244 8261
Fax: (+66) 2244 8264