CYBER POLICY CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 2021
Description: The CIPIT CPC Fellowship Program was created to encourage and enable research and scholarship in the field of cyber and data policy. Post graduate applicants from all relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply. Previous research, coursework or experience in privacy law, information technology, political science, or cybersecurity may be useful. Applicants must be Kenyan citizens, permanent residents or be authorized to work in Kenya. The 3 month fellowship generally begins in April and will end in July.
Approximately half of the time will be devoted to selected research topics, the other half focusing on substantive CPC projects. Fellows will work remotely, working closely with the Research and Publication teams. Occasional travel to CPC events, where possible, may be part of the fellowship experience. A white paper, research report, academic article or similar publishable deliverable may be completed as part of the fellowship. All work product is expected to be of very high quality, appropriate for publication through professional or academic channels, as well as useful to practicing privacy professionals.
Key attributes of the fellow
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Master’s degree/ Undergraduate degree with strong relevant experience
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Proven interest in IT and IP law, policy.
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Background in Law, public policy, political science, governance and Information Technology
Location: Remote.
Research Fellows
NANJALA NYABOLA
Research Fellow
Nanjala Nyabola is an independent writer and researcher based in Nairobi, Kenya. Her work focuses on…
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ELVIS OGAH
Research Fellow
Award-winning Research Analyst and Corporate Strategist with over 10 years’ experience working in the…
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DR. JOHN OTIENO OREDO
Research Fellow
Dr. John Otieno Oredo, PhD is an educator with over twenty years teaching experience in secondary and…
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FELIX ATANDI ACHIRA
Research Fellow
Felix Atandi is a cybersecurity consultant, data governance expert and an applied researcher in privacy-preserving…
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FAITH O. AMATIKA
Research Fellow
Faith is a Kenyan lawyer, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of over twelve (12) years standing.…
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GITINYWA LOUIS
Research Fellow
Gitinywa Louis is an attorney and litigator, specializing in Constitutional law and International Human…
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OSCAR OKWERO
Research Fellow
Oscar is a recognized and results-oriented Cyber Security Leader and researcher with over 7 years’…
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