This ten-week fellowship provides fellows with an understanding of policy and legislative approaches in cyber security and its implications for national security, commercial opportunity, crime prevention, and the right to privacy.
Throughout the programme, fellows will work on an individual research paper which will be presented at the end of the course. The fellowship runs from mid March through end of May.
The fellowship will focus on:
- Cyber threats, including: the threat landscape, threat and risk assessment, the implications for national security, and the relevance of internet governance structures; and the protection of critical national infrastructure.
- The economics of online business, cyber-security consumer awareness and consumer protection, technology adoption challenges, the relevance of open source, and effective technology adoption by consumers.
- Cyber-crime and internet law, including the economic impact of cyber-crime, domestic and international approaches to countering cyber-crime, internet law, law enforcement concerns, privacy concerns, the use and abuse of social media, and accountability in cyberspace.
- Relevant issues and challenges particular to the UK and India.
Alumni from this fellowship include individuals working in cyber security, law enforcement, policy organisations, corporate lawyers and practicing advocates, and technology journalists.
About Chevening
Chevening is the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world. Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK ... continue reading
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Chevening Fellowship
Aim and Benefits of Chevening Fellowship
- Full programme fees.
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship.
- Return economy airfare from India to the UK.
Requirements for Chevening Fellowship Qualification
- Applicants must be citizens of India and currently live in the country.
- Candidates should return to their country of citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship.
- Applicants must not hold British or dual-British citizenship and have at least seven years of relevant work experience prior to applying.
- Applicants should have a postgraduate level qualification and an excellent academic background in science, engineering, or technology, or equivalent professional training, or experience in a relevant area at the time of application.
- Candidates must have significant relevant work experience in cyber security or cyber policy issues. Relevant experience could come from policy organizations, academia, corporate law, law enforcement, or journalism.
- Applicants must have an excellent academic background in science, engineering, or technology, or considerable experience of working in such fields.
- Candidates should have a good working knowledge of English to be assessed in your application form and if you are invited to interview.
- Applicants must have a demonstrable record of leadership and/or innovation and agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations of the fellowship.
Application Deadline
October 11, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Chevening on chevening.smartsimpleuk.com to apply
