• Certificate in cybersecurity operations and risk governance

Who can submit an application?

The applicant must:

• Be a permanent resident and work in one of the 32 eligible countries (see list below). Exception: Palestinian nationals are eligible even if they do not reside in one of these 32 countries.
• Applicants must hold a higher education degree and meet the admission requirements for the program, which are described on the ARES website. Applicants must have held the relevant academic degree for no more than 20 years prior to the start of the program. This maximum period is extended by one year for each birth and/or adoption.
• Demonstrate  relevant professional occupation ,  in one of the 32 eligible countries, of at least two years after the last higher education diploma and before the closing date of the call.
• Complete the application in the language in which the training is provided and be able to demonstrate a good written and spoken command of that language . Furthermore, a basic knowledge of French facilitates integration into daily life in Belgium.
• Apply to only one course .

How to submit your application?

Steps to follow to apply:

1. Having a GIRAF account:
   If you already have a GIRAF account created and validated by ARES, use it to log in. Otherwise, complete this account creation request form .
2. Access the  application form
   Once logged into GIRAF, go to “ Competitive calls” > click the “Application – International Training 2027-2028” button (only once).
3. Complete and save the form
   . Fill in the form fields. Some mandatory fields, marked with an asterisk (*), must be completed before the first save . You can complete your application in several sessions by clicking on “Save as draft” .
4. To retrieve your saved
   application, go to ” Competitive Tenders” > “My Tasks” . Select the relevant form, then click “Open” . You can continue to edit it as long as it is saved as a draft and has not yet been submitted.
5. Submitting your application:
   Once your application is complete, click on “Submit my application” . After submission, your application will be available in “Competitive calls for tenders” > “My submitted applications” . 
   Please note: once submitted, the application cannot be modified .

Need help?  Consult the candidate guide . 

• In Africa  : South Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Uganda, DR Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Tunisia and Zimbabwe.
• In South America and the Caribbean  : Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Peru.
• In Southeast Asia  : Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam.
• In Asia  : Palestine.

Duration ?

• Bachelor’s and specialized master’s degrees: 12 months maximum.
• Continuing education: maximum 6 months.

Financial support? 

The scholarship includes:

• International travel expenses.
• Subsistence allowance.
• Exceptional fees related to visa applications (only for bachelor’s and specialized master’s degrees).
• Registration fees (only for bachelor’s and specialized master’s degrees).
• Indirect mission costs (only for continuing education courses).
• Insurance costs.

Call details 

Download the  reference document  for the 2027-2028 call for applications.

LEARN MORE  : contact Maryvonne Aubry –  bourses-cooperation@ares-ac.be . 

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