Sponsored Participant Application Process

An Internet2 Regular Member that is also an Abilene Primary Participant must sponsor organizations with potential to become Sponsored Participants. The Regular Member submits an application to Internet2 that describes the planned or existing collaboration on advanced applications or networking with the potential Sponsored Participant. The Regular Member also submits a letter agreeing to the conditions of sponsorship. The application is reviewed by Internet2 staff. Upon acceptance of the application, the sponsor is notified and the necessary network routing is enabled to allow the Sponsored Participant to use Abilene.