Upon graduation, fellows become part of the ECCRI’s Alumni network. They will receive continued support from the ECCRI team, its partnership network, and fellow alumni in their professional journey.
Yes, travel and lodging costs related to relevant fellowship events are covered by ECCRI and its partners for the selected applicants.
Yes, fellows can apply for travel grants to attend major cybersecurity events. In addition, networking events, and updates about the latest opportunities in the field are provided.
Fellows participate in regular career and skills-building workshops led by top experts. Topics range from writing effective op-eds to understanding EU cyber policy and technical threat intelligence.
Fellows also receive support in policy-related writing and have priority editorial access to Binding Hook, ECCRI’s media outlet.
Yes, unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years, taking feedback into account, and showcasing further developments in their career or academic pursuits.
We 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.
No, there are no application fees.
Applicants need to submit an essay and their CV. Essay topics will be announced during the call for applications.
The selection process is highly competitive as we receive applications from many talented professionals across Europe. We encourage applicants to thoroughly prepare and showcase their passion and expertise in cybersecurity policy.
The ECCRI European Cybersecurity Fellowship lasts for one year.
To be eligible for the fellowship, candidates must meet the following criteria: