Dear colleagues, Firstly, I want to share that we received 93 applications, a new record, for RACI for spring 2018! Thank you all for helping spread the word about the initiative. I will send a list of the winning applications next week. Secondly, I'd like to let you know that we're now accepting applications for the RIPE Fellowship at RIPE 76 in Marseille (14-18 May 2018). Application deadline is 6 April: www.ripe.net/fellowship The RIPE Fellowship covers the cost of a meeting ticket, travel and accommodation for successful candidates in the RIPE NCC service region. Just as a reminder - unlike RACI, the RIPE Fellowship is open to anyone, not just academics, therefore there is a larger pool of elibible applicants. Also, unlike RACI, accepted applicants do not present at the meeting. However, the RIPE Fellowship is still a great way to get involved with the RIPE Community. It would be especially interesting for students who do not have any research to present yet. If you know any, please let them know about this opportunity. If you have any questions, my colleague Amanda Gowland <agowland@ripe.net> is running this program. Best regards, Gergana -- Gergana Petrova External Relations RIPE NCC Stationsplein 11, 1012 AB Amsterdam, The Netherlands T: +31 20 535 4444 www.ripe.net