I agree, it is a great experience, and I have to say I think the
RIPE community is a much more inclusive environment than ICANN.

If you do attend, please also submit a presentation for the
cooperation working group (that I am co-chairing), where
issues relating to governments and policy issues larger
than just the IP community are discussed.

	Julf


On 17-07-19 15:33, Tatiana Tropina wrote:
> Dear NCSG members, 
> 
> I was asked to share the information (below) about RIPE RACI opportunity
> to be sponsored to attend the RIPE NCC meetings. As a former RACI
> fellow, I advise those of you who are doing academic research to apply
> for this — it’s a great experience! Please feel free to share with
> anyone who might be interested! 
> 
> Warm regards, 
> Tatiana 
> 
> -------- RACI Call for Applications --------
> 
> The RIPE Academic Cooperation Initiative (RACI) is again looking for 
> talented academics in the field of Internet technology. Successful 
> applicants receive complimentary tickets, travel and accommodation to 
> the meetings and the opportunity to present their research.
> 
> If you are working on something interesting, please apply! If you know 
> someone in your network who is, please forward them this message.
> 
> https://www.ripe.net/raci
> 
> You can apply for the following two meetings by submitting an abstract 
> and draft slides by *7 August*:
> - RIPE NCC Regional Meeting (24-25 September, Kyiv)
> - RIPE 79 (14-19 October, Rotterdam)
> 
> Examples of relevant research topics include:
> - Network measurements and analyses
> - IPv6 deployment
> - BGP routing
> - Network security
> - Internet governance
> - Peering and interconnectivity
> - Internet of Things
> 
> RACI mailing list:
> https://www.ripe.net/raci/mailing-list
> 
> Twitter:
> https://twitter.com/raci_ripe
> 
> RACI LinkedIn Group:
> https://www.ripe.net/raci/linkedin
> 
> You can help by spreading the word to your academic networks. For any 
> questions about the initiative or about applying, please email me back.
> 
> Best regards,
> Gergana