Internet Society Foundation opens research grant applications

The Internet Society Foundation has opened applications for its Research Grant Program, giving researchers and institutions a new funding window for internet-related work.

Applications opened on April 7 and will close on May 22, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. The foundation says independent researchers can apply for up to US$200,000, while organizations and institutions can apply for up to US$500,000.

The program is intended for applied, open research that can inform public policy, industry decision-making and technology development. The foundation says its thematic areas include an inclusive internet, greening the internet, a trustworthy internet and other internet-society priorities.

Applications must be submitted through the foundation’s Fluxx grant platform, and proposals may be submitted in English, French or Spanish.

The foundation says the research program has supported more than 70 projects with over US$22 million in funding over the past five years.

The launch is an annual-style funding announcement, but the deadlines and grant amounts make it immediately relevant to researchers and nonprofits planning new work in internet policy and infrastructure.