The International
Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced the
launch of its 2009 Cybersecurity and ICT Applications Essay Competition.
ITU developed the 2009 ITU Cybersecurity and ICT Applications Essay
Competition to increase awareness of cybersecurity and the potential of
ICT applications, and give young people, especially from developing
countries, exposure to the main issues related to these topics and to
ITU's ongoing work in this area.
The
ITU aims to use this
essay competition to grant internships to promising students and recent
graduates from ITU Member States. In the view of the ITU this will help
to build capacity in developing countries as these interns will be
exposed to ITU activities, learn about the main international and
regional actors in these fields, and constructively contribute with
their country-specific insights into ITU's work.
The winners of the 2009 Essay Competition will be offered the
opportunity of a consultancy contract within the ITU Development
Sector's ICT Applications and Cybersecurity Division for three months.
The winners will be given a contribution towards the cost of an economy
class flight from their place of residence. In addition, they will be
paid the sum of CHF 6000 towards living expenses for the duration of the
contract.
2009 ITU
Cybersecurity and ICT Applications Essay Competition
Essay Topics
The candidate must choose one of the following essay topics to enter the
2009 ITU Cybersecurity and ICT Applications Essay Competition:
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Mobiles for
Development: Enabling Low-Cost e-Applications for Rural and Remote
Areas (e-Health, e-Government, e-Environment)
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Protecting Children
and Youth in the Internet and Mobile Age: Innovative Technical and
Social Solutions
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Connecting the World
Responsibly: Empowering Women and Girls Through Creative Uses of
ICTs
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Personal Information
Online (internet/mobiles): Responding to User Safety Concerns
Authors are encouraged
to reference their essays as appropriate.
Each author may submit one essay only.
Eligibility/Qualifications
The 2009 ITU Cybersecurity and ICT Applications Essay Competition is
open to current students and recent graduates in economics, political
science, law, literature, telecommunications, computer science,
information systems and related fields between the ages of 20 and 30
years old.
Students enrolled in Ph.D. courses are also eligible to participate. In
addition to an excellent academic record, and superior writing skills,
the ideal candidate is flexible and adaptable to different environments
and situations, and open and respectful towards cultural diversity. The
candidate should also have a demonstrated interest in matters related to
cybersecurity and/or ICT applications.
Important Dates
14 June 2009: Deadline for applications
01 August 2009 (or as per arrangement with the competition winners):
Start of the three month long 2009 cybersecurity and ICT applications
internship programme in Geneva, Switzerland
Method of Application
In order to participate in the competition, candidates are required to
submit their applications, including curriculum vitae highlighting
educational background and relevant work experience, and an essay of not
more than 2000 words (1.5 line-spaced), in English, on one of the
assigned essay topics. Please use this
template for
your essays..
All applications must be submitted online.
Deadline for
submission: June 14, 2009
Apply Online
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