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Fully Funded ITU Gender Champions Trip to Geneva

  • Organization: International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
  • Type: Award
  • Location: Global
  • Deadline: November 15, 2026
  • Funding: Fully Funded

The International Telecommunication Union, the UN agency for digital technologies, is choosing its first cohort of Gender Champions: up to four young women aged 18 to 25 who are using technology to drive change in their community, country or region. The programme is run with support from Australia and Women's WorldWide Web (W4). Champions travel to Geneva for the AI for Good Global Summit in June 2027 and join a global network of experts, policymakers and innovators. **What you get:** - Recognition as one of up to four ITU Gender Champions in the programme's first cohort - A place at the AI for Good Global Summit 2027 in Geneva, Switzerland, 21 to 25 June 2027 - A round-trip economy flight, accommodation and a daily subsistence allowance for the summit, at amounts set by ITU - Possible support to start or strengthen a community project on women's and girls' digital inclusion, subject to available funds and not guaranteed - Connections to a global network of experts, policymakers and innovators **What you'll do:** - Attend the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, which is required of every Champion - Share your work and story, which ITU may publish across its websites and social channels **Key dates:** - Applications opened 21 September 2026 - Applications close 15 November 2026 - Review and selection, 16 November 2026 to 7 March 2027 - Cohort announced 8 March 2027 - AI for Good Global Summit, Geneva, 21 to 25 June 2027 **More information:** - Programme Terms and Conditions (PDF): https://www.itu.int/initiatives/gender-equality/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2026/09/ITU-Gender-Champion-Programme-ToRs.pdf - Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted

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Fully Funded ITU Gender Champions Trip to Geneva

Nov 15, 2026 23:59:00 UTC
Opportunity type
Award
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026 23:59:00 UTC

About this opportunity

The International Telecommunication Union, the UN agency for digital technologies, is choosing its first cohort of Gender Champions: up to four young women aged 18 to 25 who are using technology to drive change in their community, country or region. The programme is run with support from Australia and Women's WorldWide Web (W4). Champions travel to Geneva for the AI for Good Global Summit in June 2027 and join a global network of experts, policymakers and innovators.

What you get:

  • Recognition as one of up to four ITU Gender Champions in the programme's first cohort
  • A place at the AI for Good Global Summit 2027 in Geneva, Switzerland, 21 to 25 June 2027
  • A round-trip economy flight, accommodation and a daily subsistence allowance for the summit, at amounts set by ITU
  • Possible support to start or strengthen a community project on women's and girls' digital inclusion, subject to available funds and not guaranteed
  • Connections to a global network of experts, policymakers and innovators

What you'll do:

  • Attend the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, which is required of every Champion
  • Share your work and story, which ITU may publish across its websites and social channels

Key dates:

  • Applications opened 21 September 2026
  • Applications close 15 November 2026
  • Review and selection, 16 November 2026 to 7 March 2027
  • Cohort announced 8 March 2027
  • AI for Good Global Summit, Geneva, 21 to 25 June 2027

More information:

  • Programme Terms and Conditions (PDF): https://www.itu.int/initiatives/gender-equality/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2026/09/ITU-Gender-Champion-Programme-ToRs.pdf
  • Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted

Who can apply

  • Young women aged at least 18 and at most 25 at the time of applying
  • Using technology or digital innovation to create positive change in your community, country or region
  • Applications must be in English
  • You must not be related to a member of the selection committee, and neither you nor family members up to the third degree may be employed by ITU
  • You must be able to travel to Geneva for 21 to 25 June 2027 and arrange your own visa
  • No country restriction is stated; the final cohort is chosen for diversity of backgrounds and geographical representation

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Good to know

  • +Run by ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, with the Australian Government and Women's WorldWide Web
  • +ITU pays your flight, accommodation and a daily allowance to attend the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva
  • +Free to apply, with no country restriction; selection aims for geographical diversity

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  • !When we tested it, the application form asked us to sign in with an organisational Microsoft account. We could not confirm that people without a work or school account can submit it. If it asks you to sign in, contact ITU through the programme page before the deadline
  • !Only up to four Champions are chosen in this first cohort, so it is highly competitive
  • !You pay for travel insurance, your visa and anything beyond the flight, accommodation and daily allowance
  • !Support for a community project depends on available funds and is not guaranteed
  • !Closes 15 November 2026; ITU gives no closing time, so submit by 14 November

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Fully Funded ITU Gender Champions Trip to Geneva
Nov 15, 2026 23:59:00 UTC