Improving Cybersecurity Skills
Supports U.S. scholars to teach, develop curricula, and conduct cybersecurity research at the Polytechnic University of Tirana, focusing on areas like ethical hacking, cryptography, AI, and cloud security.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: 4–4.5 month award; monthly stipend of $3,570–$4,410 plus allowances; travel and dependent benefits available.
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars to teach, develop curricula, and foster research in cybersecurity at the Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship required; invitation letter optional; English sufficient for teaching.
Description
This award enables U.S. scholars with expertise in cybersecurity and related fields to teach, collaborate on curriculum development, and conduct research at the Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT) in Albania. The program aims to build local capacity in cybersecurity education, enhance course offerings, and foster international academic exchange. Scholars are expected to engage in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students, assist with program development, and contribute to the university community through public lectures and outreach. Priority areas include Ethical Hacking and Security, Applied Cryptography, Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity, Cloud and Information Security, and Computer Networking.
