Are you passionate about cybersecurity and policymaking? Are you eager to deepen your understanding through real-world case studies, best practices, and applied theory? Do you want to engage with leading experts and researchers in the field?
DCAF invites you to join us for the Young Faces 2025-2026 educational program! This unique opportunity will allow you to engage with these critical issues through a regional lens.
The program includes a series of interactive webinars in November 2025, mentored policy paper writing, and a live event in March 2026. You can choose to participate in the webinars only, or you can enrol in the full program.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting initiative organised in the context of the DCAF project, ‘Good Governance in Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans (2025-2026)’, sponsored by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Who should apply?
Young leaders and interested scholars from Southeast and Eastern Europe, preferably with some experience working in or researching security, cybersecurity, rights and governance.
How to Apply
Apply by email: cybersecurityeca@dcaf.ch by October 24, 2025.
- To apply for the webinars only:
Send your CV with the subject line: Application to the Young Faces online webinars. - To apply for the full program:
Send your CV and a short motivation letter (350-450 words) with the subject line: Application to the Young Faces program.
For more details, visit: https://www.dcaf.ch/dcaf-young-faces-2025-2026