Virtual Routes European Cybersecurity Fellowship 2026

📖 About the Fellowship

The Virtual Routes European Cybersecurity Fellowship provides early-career European professionals with structured training and networking opportunities to advance their expertise in cybersecurity policy. By combining online and in-person workshops, expert-led sessions, and collaborative projects, the program prepares fellows to contribute effectively to contemporary policy debates in cybersecurity.

🎁 Benefits

• Fellows will receive support in writing for policy.
• Access to networking opportunities and linked events supported by Virtual Routes.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a resident of a European country.
• Be under 35 years old at the time of application.
• Have high proficiency in English.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in cybersecurity, European policy, and technology’s role in democracy.
• Possess a professional or academic background in government, civil society, journalism, private sector, or academia.
• Be willing to travel and participate in collaborative workshops.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 08 February, 2026
• To apply, visit the Virtual Routes European Cybersecurity Fellowship Application Portal.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit the Virtual Routes European Cybersecurity Fellowship page.

Make sure to apply before the deadline and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to advance your career in cybersecurity policy!

• Fellows will also receive support in writing for policy.
• Gain access to networking opportunities and linked events supported by Virtual Routes.