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early career candidate nominated by a GÉANT Project NREN partner registered at a university or college in a GÉANT partner country or working in the NREN community. Participation happens through a paid internship at the hosting NREN, who will claim manpower from the GEANT project and pays the trainee.

NRENs nominate for the programme?

NRENs can nominate max 1 candidate

for this programme.

candidates should

NRENs  look for?

Ideal candidates are

last year's BA, Master and PhD level students

in Computer Science, Engineering or other Technology fields with in computer networks who want to commit time and energy to learn and develop themselves beyond the basic university programme.

addresses different topics in different work areas that are being announced before each new

cycle. NRENs can get involved in the topics that speak to them. See also TIM Technical Areas.

A six months' professional

internship requires time and dedication and interest from all parties involved.

Motivation is essential both for the student as for the NREN.  After  a positive review, the T&I selection Committee

will invite the hosting NREN together with their

candidate for an 

interview to complete the recruitment.

do you need to send to GÉANT learning and Development (GLAD) to nominate a candidate?

A complete application includes a motivation letter of the hosting NREN and the candidate's motivation letter and CV.

Send this to glad@geant.org.

What will be your role as a host and mentor?

Your role as a mentor is to engage with your

protege and provide encouragement and advice during the programme

and related events.  You can find more info on the mentor role in these .

Have a different question?

Email: glad@geant.org or leave a comment below.