European Cybersecurity Fellowship

This year-long program attracts and develops highly talented young European professionals who are interested in accelerating their career in cybersecurity policy.

ECCRI aim to select up to 14 fellows for the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

They are looking for people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including government, civil society, the private sector, journalism and academia, with a strong interest in cyber security and a passion for driving change.

The fellowship is made possible by institutional partnerships with Microsoft, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Malta, Mandiant, and the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation.

Fellowship features

• Expert workshops
  • Fellows have the opportunity to engage in regular online workshops focused on career and skill development, facilitated by renowned specialists in the field. Workshop themes encompass a range of subjects such as ‘Effective Strategies for Crafting an Impactful Op-Ed’, ‘Understanding the Dynamics of EU Cyber Policy’, ‘Deciphering Technical Threat Intelligence’, and ‘Navigating Content Moderation’.
• Annual Brussels Field Trip
  • Fellows will visit Brussels on an annual field trip, offering insights into the heart of European policy-making and networking opportunities with key policymakers and practitioners in cyber security.
• Writing and Policy Support
  • Fellows participate in writing workshops, enhancing their skills in policy-relevant writing. This includes guidance in crafting an 800-1000 word op-ed for Binding Hook on a topic related to European cybersecurity.
• Personal Development Grants
  • Fellows can apply for personal travel and development grants to attend key cybersecurity conferences and trainings, facilitating professional growth and network expansion.
• Alumni Network
  • After graduating from the program, fellows will join ECCRI’s Alumni network, where they will find continued support from the ECCRI team and fellow Alumni in their career development.

Time Commitment

• The fellowship is designed to be flexible yet immersive, requiring an estimated time commitment of 10 hours per month. This allows fellows to balance their professional responsibilities while fully engaging with the program’s offerings.

Eligibility Criteria

• Successful candidates are expected to have a strong interest in cyber security, European policy, and the role of technology in democracy. Successful candidates will have academic aptitude, maturity, strong social skills, flexibility, and open-mindedness.
• Candidate must:
  • Be a citizen of a European country
  • Reside in a European country
  • Be under 35 years old at the time of application
  • Be highly proficient in English
  • Demonstrate strong interest in cyber security and European policy
  • Demonstrate a high level academic and/or professional achievement or potential
  • Be comfortable with travel and interaction with a multinational, co-ed group of participants from across Europe.

For more information, visit ECCRI.