Frequently Asked Questions regarding the 2009 ITU Cybersecurity and ICT
Applications Essay Competition
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For inquiries and clarifications, please contact the ICT Applications and Cybersecurity Division (CYB).
Mailing Address:
ITU Cybersecurity/ICT Applications Internship Programme
ICT Applications and Cybersecurity Division (CYB)
Telecommunication Development Bureau
International Telecommunication Union
Place des Nations, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 22 730 5825
Fax: +41 22 730 5484
E-mail: cybmail(at)itu.int
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Q1. How do I apply for the ITU Cybersecurity/ICT Applications Internship Programme? Is there an application form to be filled? Where can I find it?
Please click here to read more about how to participate in the 2009 ITU Cybersecurity
and ICT Applications Essay Competition.
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Q2. Who can participate in the 2009 Essay Competition?
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 worldwide. Essays must be submitted by individuals.
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Q3. What is the deadline for submissions?
The deadline for submissions is
14 June 2009 (midnight Geneva time
GMT+2).
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Q4. How do I submit my essay?
All applications need to be submitted
online. Please also use the
template provided for your essay.
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Q5. Who is eligible for the essay competition?
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.
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Q6. I am just under 20 or just over 30 – can I participate?
This competition is aimed at people aged 20-30. If you are born in the years 1979-1989 you are eligible
to participate.
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Q7. In what language can I submit the essay?
Essays can be submitted in English only.
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Q8. What is the length and format of the essay?
The essay should not exceed 2000 words, 1.5 line-spaced. This does not include the number of words used in in graphs and tables. Use the
template available on the website for your essay.
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Q9. May I use graphs and tables?
Yes, but you are not obliged to do so. Any graphs and tables included in the essay should be relevant to the text. The graphs and tables need to be referenced in the text.
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Q10. How will the essays be marked?
The essays will be marked according to their relevance, originality, and clarity.
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Q11. How many topics should I choose?
Each candidate can only submit one essay.
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Q12 Can I write my essay with another person?
No, this is not allowed. The essay should be individual work.
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Q13 How long is the internship?
The winners of the 2009 ITU Cybersecurity and ICT Applications 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 during the autumn of 2009 *(or as per arrangements with the winners).
The winners will also be given a contribution towards the cost of an economy class flight from their place of residence. In addition, they were also paid the sum of
CHF
6000 towards living expenses for the duration of the contract.
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Please be informed
that the deadline for submitting applications for the 2009 ITU
Cybersecurity and ICT Applications Essay Competition has passed.
Information about the results of the competition will be posted in
August 2009.
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