Fulbright-National Science Foundation Distinguished Scholar Award in Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure

“Fulbright-National Science Foundation Distinguished Scholar Award in Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure” recipients may conduct research and/or teach a course at the university level or deliver seminars/workshops. The Distinguished Scholar may also participate in consulting, developing training curricula, and assisting with evaluations. The scholar will conduct additional outreach with industry and government and hold at least one public talk. Projects must focus on cybersecurity or critical infrastructure related to any of these areas: (1) pure and applied research, (2) research coordination, (3) transitioning research into practice, (4) workforce, curriculum, and capacity development, (5) enterprise risk management, or (6) law, policy, and international relations. Participating institutions are the University of Iceland, Reykjavik University, and the University of Akureyri. Applicants must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation.

The Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) was founded as a non-profit organization in 1947 and administered the Fulbright Scholar Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The Fulbright Program, the United States government's flagship program of international educational and cultural exchange, offers passionate and accomplished students and scholars in more than 160 countries the opportunity to study, teach, conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to mutual understanding.