OpenFieldDutch National Police Digital Forensics & Cybercrime Investigation Internship
Twenty-week practical internship with cybersecurity forensic laboratories recovering encrypted digital evidence, reverse-engineering malware, and analyzing network telemetry.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Good academic standing in computer science, software engineering, or forensic science
- English language proficiency
- English B2; Dutch language proficiency advantageous for police placements
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Background security vetting (VOG certificate) and non-disclosure agreement
- Recommendation letters
- Academic lector recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- EUR 750 per month institutional internship stipend
- Application fee
- EUR 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard curriculum integration
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Semester 2 placement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Applied Sciences Leiden documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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