2026 Cyber-Resilience Fellow

***This position is full. You may still fill out this application and be placed on a waitlist in the order that it was received. The CRRC is a cybersecurity outreach and training initiative operated through West Virginia University and funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The center provides technical support, training, and strategic guidance to small businesses, government agencies, and infrastructure operators throughout the state, with a focus on building cyber-resilience in underserved and rural communities. The CRRC is seeking undergraduate and graduate students for the Cyber-Resilience Fellowship program to lead teams of student volunteers and complete real-world cybersecurity and cyber-resilience projects that address the needs of organizations, critical infrastructure, and businesses in West Virginia. The ideal candidate will be a student within a Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Cybersecurity Management, Data Analytics, Cyber Forensics, or related STEM field. Any student enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year higher education institution in West Virginia can apply. The fellows will work closely with CRRC staff, faculty, industry partners, and university resources to ensure successful project outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of student volunteers on a real-world cybersecurity project to assist an organization Coordinate interactions between project partners, students, and faculty to ensure project completion Facilitate undergraduate and graduate cyber-resilience projects and identify needed resources for project scope and success.

Provide programming and technology support for students, faculty, and staff Support learning outcomes and the mission of the CRRC Attend a project management boot camp at the beginning of each term Requirements Qualifications Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at any WV higher education institution throughout the Fall 2025 semester and preferably the Spring 2026 semester.

Students majoring or minoring in MIS, CS, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Cyber Forensics, or STEM are preferred. The Cyber-Resilience fellow must be enrolled as a full-time student, who is not on academic notice, and possesses a high academic standing. Demonstrated project management and leadership skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Experience with technology tools used in information technology, systems administration, cybersecurity, networking, cyber forensics, and data analytics, and programming is preferred. To Apply Applicants should submit a resume, and either a personal statement or a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the Cyber-Resilience Fellowship Program, and assisting WV organizations with improving their cybersecurity posture and cyber-resilience.