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EPFL CYD FELLOWSHIPS

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Application Deadline: 20 August 2025 (17:00 CEST) 

LOCATION: Switzerland

To promote research and education in cyber-defence, the EPFL and the Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus have jointly launched the “CYD Fellowships – A Talent Program for Cyber-Defence Research.”

The 12th call for applications is now open, with a rolling call for Master Thesis Fellowship applications and Proof of Concept Fellowship applications, and with a deadline of 20 August 2025 (17:00 CEST) for Doctoral and Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship applications.

ELIGIBILITY:

The CYD Fellowships is a talent program for cyber-defence research.  It offers Master Thesis, Doctoral, and Distinguished Postdoctoral fellowships to candidates with an outstanding academic and, if applicable, professional track record. This program is highly competitive, and the primary evaluation criterion is excellence, as measured by academic records and professional accomplishments. Candidates applying for a CYD fellowship are expected to have excellent grade transcripts.

Citizens of any nationality may apply for the CYD Master Thesis Fellowships.

No age restrictions apply.

Applicants for CYD Master Thesis Fellowships must be enrolled in a Master program at

a higher education institution (university or school of applied sciences) in Switzerland and

have the endorsement of a professor/supervisor employed in this institution willing to

supervise them.

This program is highly competitive, and the primary evaluation criterion is excellence, as

measured by academic records and professional accomplishments. Candidates applying for

a CYD fellowship are expected to have excellent grade transcripts.

BENEFIT:

CYD Master Thesis Fellowships: Living allowance and research funds for 6 months. More details here

CYD Doctoral Fellowships: Salary, research, and conference funds for 4 years (with a possible one-year extension). More details here

CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships: Salary, research, and conference funds for up to 2 years. More details here

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BBC NEWS KOMLA DUMOR AWARD 2025

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Application Dealine: 11.59 pm GMT, 20th March 2025

LOCATION: England

In the 10th year, the BBC News Komla Dumor Award will be made to an outstanding individual living and working in Africa, who combines strong journalism skills, on-air flair, and an exceptional talent in telling African stories with the ambition and potential to become a star of the future. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To apply for this prestigious award, you must be currently living and working as a journalist in Africa. 

You must also have the following skills and experience: 

Excellent journalism skills, including in digital and social media

Broadcasting experience is preferable

An excellent broadcasting personality, voice and strong presenting skills with the ability to perform at the microphone and in front of the camera with flair

The ability to identify and pitch a strong original African story idea, aligned to the BBC editorial guidelines http://www.bbc.co.uk/editorialguidelines/ 

Wide and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the African continent, including politics, business, culture, history and sport

Fluency in English as a first or equivalent language

You must provide the BBC with your name, email and postal address if you wish to enter for this award. 

The BBC will only ever use your personal details for the purposes of administering this award, and will not publish them or provide them to anyone without your permission. 

The deadline for receiving entries for the award is final. This is 23.59 hours (GMT) on 20th March 2025. No entries received after this date will be considered. 

The BBC will not be liable for any costs incurred in the application process for this award. 

The BBC does not accept any responsibility for late or lost entries. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt. No responsibility is accepted for incomplete entries or entries made fraudulently. 

This award is not open to employees of the BBC, any person directly involved in the BBC or the running of the competition. 

BENEFIT:

Salary: The BBC will pay for the winner’s flights to and from the UK and for their visa. We will also arrange and pay for the winner’s accommodation in London during their placement. The winner will receive a basic journalist salary during the three months in London (tax and deductions will be made as appropriate).
Contract type: Three-month fixed term contract 
Location: Office Base in London

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