Dear ICANN Team, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to seek clarification on a few points regarding the New gTLD Program application process. First, regarding the application fee payment: Is it mandatory for the applicant organization to make the payment directly from its own institutional bank account? For instance, if the applicant is a municipality or a large public entity, must the primary payment originate from their specific accounts, or can it be made by a third-party entity authorized by the applicant? If payment by a different legal entity on behalf of the applicant is permitted, what specific additional authorization documents or financial proofs does ICANN require to validate this arrangement? Secondly, I have a question regarding Registry Service Provider (RSP) selection. Beyond the standard evaluation fees (such as the $227,000 application fee), are there any additional fees required by ICANN specifically related to the selection or designation of an RSP during the application phase? I look forward to your guidance and detailed information on these matters. Best regards, Çağla Dönmez Hasıl Registry Operations Manager -- Çağla Dönmez Hasıl İş Geliştirme Uzmanı/Business Development Specialist METUnic ODTÜ GELİŞTİRME VAKFI BİLGİ TEKNOLOJİLERİ A.Ş.