Deadline: December 10, 2023
Applications are now open for citizens of Commonwealth countries in Africa to join the prestigious Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowship programme 2024. Set up in 2022, the fellowship is a unique platform for cybersecurity experts from Commonwealth countries in Africa to exchange knowledge, foster partnerships and influence the policy work of the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Selected experts will serve as fellows for a year. They get exclusive access to academic research opportunities, networking events and annual conferences, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity policies and institutions across Commonwealth countries in Africa.
Eligibility
- Open to any citizen of a Commonwealth country in Africa;
- Between the age of 21 and 65;
- Applicants must also have at least five years of work experience in cybersecurity in the fields of law, policymaking, telecommunications, academia or related sectors.
Application
To apply, applicants must submit the following documents to [email protected] by 23:59 GMT on December 10, 2023:
- their resume;
- a cover letter; and
- a letter of support from their respective organisation.
This is the second cycle of the Commonwealth Africa Fellowship programme, supported by the United Kingdom’s International Development Office.
For more information, visit Commonwealth Fellowships.