The IAPP Westin Fellowship Program was created to encourage and enable research and scholarship in the field of privacy. As the IAPP has grown, so has our mission, which is to define, promote and improve the professions of privacy, AI governance and digital responsibility globally.
Requirements
- Previous research, coursework or experience in privacy, AI governance, cybersecurity law, and digital law and policy is preferred.
- A strong academic record and completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year program are minimum requirements; a graduate degree in law or related fields is preferred.
- Successful applicants will have a strong academic background in a relevant field(s) with strong interest in domains covering privacy, AI and cybersecurity
Responsibilities
- During the fellowship, most of the fellow’s time will be devoted to contributing substantively to the production of the research team, in collaboration with the publications team.
- The fellow will also present IAPP research at appropriate forums (virtually and/or in-person).
- The fellow will contribute to the development and maintenance of resources in the IAPP Resource center and incorporate law student interns into research projects as appropriate.
- All work produced is expected to be of very high quality, appropriate for publication through professional or academic channels, as well as useful to practicing privacy professionals.
Other
- Applicants from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or be eligible for work authorization in the U.S.
- The one-year fellowship generally begins and ends in August.
- Fellows may work virtually/remotely or at the IAPP’s office in New Hampshire during the term of their fellowship.
- proven communication skills and interest in pursuing a long-term career path in the field of privacy, AI governance, and/or broader digital governance.
