[Ncsg-discuss] NEW: Important Reminders and Updates for 2026 Round Applicants

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Monday, 27 July 2026

ICANN Community Digest

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Table of Contents

ICANN87
·     Register Now
·     NEW: ICANN87 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now
·     CLOSES TODAY: Sign up for the session slot for ICANN87 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen at ICANN Programs participants

Information Sharing
·     NEW: Preparing for the Root Zone KSK Rollover: What You Need to Know
·     NEW: ICANN Releases Updated Root KSK Rollover Guide for the Community
·     ICANN88 Fellowship Application Round Now Open

2026 Round
·     NEW: Important Reminders and Updates for 2026 Round Applicants
·     REMINDER: ICANN 2026 Round Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Closes 12 August
·     ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Name Collision Initial Assessment of Applied-for Strings
·     ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors
·     ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program
·     ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available

Webinars
·     WEDNESDAY: AFRALO Webinar: Understanding the ICANN Policy Development Process (PDP) and Effective Participation in Public Comment Proceedings

🚨 Action Items 🚨
·     FRIDAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
·     Call for Participation: Input Group: Law Enforcement Agency Authentication Mechanisms
·     Stay Connected! Join the IG Network mailing lists
·     ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers

Public Comment
·     Review of Reviews Draft Report
·     Proposed Implementation of the IGO-INGO Curative Rights Policy Recommendations

Events
·     These events occur in July and August 2026.

ICANN87

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NEW: ICANN87 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now

ICANN is opening the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program for ICANN87 in Bali, Indonesia. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events.

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CLOSES TODAY: Sign up for the session slot for ICANN87 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen at ICANN Programs participants

Sign up for a 30 minute session on 17-18 October, 2026. These outreach sessions are part of the "Get To Know ICANN Community" Onboarding Program for Newcomers and are an opportunity for every SO/AC to share information with the ICANN Meeting newcomers and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN.

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For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan at icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan at icann.org>.

Deadline: July 27th, 2026

Information Sharing

NEW: Preparing for the Root Zone KSK Rollover: What You Need to Know

When an Internet user types a domain name into a search engine, how can we ensure that where they land is truly the desired destination? Typosquatting and other types of cyberfraud make it increasingly challenging and unclear to the user.

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NEW: ICANN Releases Updated Root KSK Rollover Guide for the Community

ICANN has published an updated guide, What to Expect During the Root KSK Rollover, to help the technical community and broader Internet ecosystem prepare for the next Root Key Signing Key (KSK) rollover.

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ICANN88 Fellowship Application Round Now Open

The ICANN Fellowship Program is open to all applicants interested or already engaged in various aspects of ICANN's work, such as policymaking, Domain Name System operations, and the security and stability of the global Internet

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2026 Round

NEW: Important Reminders and Updates for 2026 Round Applicants

The close of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round application window is around the corner. Here are some important reminders and updates to be aware of before the submission period closes at 23:59 UTC on 12 August.

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REMINDER: ICANN 2026 Round Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Closes 12 August

Applicants are encouraged to submit as soon as possible to ensure they meet the deadline. The gTLD evaluation fee must be received by ICANN no later than 23:59 UTC on 19 August 2026.

Deadline: 12 August 2026

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ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Name Collision Initial Assessment of Applied-for Strings

The Initial Assessment Panel will evaluate all applied-for strings using a combination of quantitative and, where necessary, qualitative analysis, in accordance with the Name Collision Initial Assessment Procedure.

Deadline: 31 July 2026

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ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors

The application window will remain open until all roles have been filled. ICANN will actively review submissions, conduct interviews, and begin to contract with selected candidates while the window is open and highly recommends that interested providers not wait to apply.

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ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available

ICANN has made several resources available to help prospective applicants familiarize themselves with ICANN's TLD Application Management System (TAMS). This online system will be used by all applicants, evaluation panelists, and ICANN staff to submit, manage, and process new gTLD applications.

These resources are available to help prospective applicants prepare for the application completion and submission process through TAMS:

System user guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Demo videos

Q&A webinar recordings

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Webinars

WEDNESDAY: AFRALO Webinar: Understanding the ICANN Policy Development Process (PDP) and Effective Participation in Public Comment Proceedings

Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026 (17:00 - 18:30 UTC)

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Action Items

FRIDAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building

The award recognizes ICANN community members for significant efforts in developing aptitude in areas related to ICANN's mission.

Deadline: 31 July 2026

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