The Catalan Data Protection Authority (APDCAT) has opened the call to award two scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year, with the aim of promoting training and knowledge in the field of personal data protection. Specifically, for theoretical and practical training in the doctrine of the Authority, emerging technologies, the impact of data protection on society and the practical application of data protection in public administrations and companies.
They are aimed at people who have graduated in law, computer engineering or equivalent qualifications in the last four years at least, and who can prove a level of proficiency in the Catalan language (level C1 or equivalent) and knowledge of English at the level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Thus, a legal and technological profile will be prioritized.
The scholarships will last for 10 months, with a commitment of 30 hours per week. The financial endowment for this initiative is 23,000 euros in total, 11,500 euros for each scholarship. Applicants can submit the application through the APDCAT electronic headquarters until June 10.
Until June 10, applicants can apply to opt for one of the two scholarships opened by the Catalan Data Protection Authority for the 2024-2025 academic year, which are primarily aimed at a legal profile and technological