360/Digital Sherlocks: Spring 2023 Applications

360/Digital Sherlocks: Spring 2023 Applications
In October 2020, the DFRLab launched its 360/Digital Sherlocks program, an ongoing series of free, online trainings dedicated to students, members of civil society, journalists, and academics committed to monitoring and protecting the information environment in their respective regions. Across five program iterations, the DFRLab engaged hundreds of participants from around the world in practical trainings on open-source investigative methodologies, interactive conversations on digital governance and tech policy with DFRLab’s Fellows, and informal networking events.

In addition to the ongoing trainings, the Digital Sherlocks have access to dedicated resources and private social media groups, which they can use to share resources, promote their own research, and pursue collaboration with other participants. The DFRLab is now accepting applications to join the 360/Digital Sherlocks Spring 2023 cohort. Please submit the following form by February 15, 2023 and feel free to contact us at 360@atlanticcouncil.org with any questions.
First Name*
Last Name*
Email (please only provide ONE email address)*
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Gender*

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Nationality*
Country of residence (if different from nationality)*
This information will help us estimate how many participants are located across different time zones and schedule training sessions accordingly
Organization (if you're a student, please indicate your academic institute)*
Job title (if you're a student, please indicate "student" and your degree)*
Type of organization.*

StudentAcademiaNGO, think tank, civil societyMediaPrivate SectorGovernmentTransnational/international organizationIndependent/Freelance
Please give at least two examples of your frequent collaborators or clients in your work*
How did you hear about the Digital Sherlocks program?*

Regional training programDFRLab staff memberSocial mediaThe Source (DFRLab Newsletter)Regional organization
Which regional training program?

Combatiendo la Desinformación 101 (Combatting Disinformation 101) with Daniel Suárez Pérez and Esteban Ponce de LeónCombatiendo la Desinformación con OSINT (Combatting Disinformation with OSINT Tools) with Daniel Suárez Pérez and Esteban Ponce de LeónTrainings with Roman Osadchuk and Ukraine Crisis Media CenterClass at National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy with Roman OsadchukTrainings with Tolerance and Diversity Institute (TDI Georgia) and Sopo GelavaOther
Which regional organization?

Code for AfricaTechSoupMakaiaUkraine Crisis Media CenterDoublethink LabEU Disinfo LabZinc NetworkOpen Information PartnershipOther
Please include LINKS to all of your social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram). If you don't have a particular type of social media account, please fill in the box with N/A. However, PLEASE INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT LINK. Applications with no links may be disqualified immediately. We ask for social media accounts to make it easier for us to confirm your identity during selection.*

Please rate your English proficiency in the following areas. *At this time, Digital Sherlocks programming is offered in English only. In addition to the Digital Sherlocks program, the DFRLab offers a range of training opportunities in other languages including Georgian, Ukrainian, Spanish, and more. If you are interested in the DFRLab's training offerings in a language other than English, please contact mcaniglia@atlanticcouncil.org*

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Please select the answer that best describes your level of skill or understanding in each of the following competencies before participating in the Spring 2023 Digital Sherlocks trainings: *

	I have no experience or knowledge in this area	Beginner	Intermediate	Expert
Understanding how to begin and structure an investigation into information operations
Using tools such as virtual machines to work securely while conducting OSINT investigations
Using open source tools to geolocate videos, images, and other multimedia content
Analyzing mis- and disinformation narratives on Twitter
Analyzing mis- and disinformation narratives on Facebook
Tracking information operations on Telegram
Identifying networks on YouTube affiliated with mis- or disinformation
Using OSINT tools that work via the command line to collect data
Creating and analyzing a network graph using social media data
Using source code and back-end information to identify website domains and their owners
Covering graphic or sensitive news in a responsible way
Understanding how AI can be used both to manipulate pictures, videos, and other media content, and to detect such manipulation

Select if you have been part of any other Digital Sherlocks cohort. If you have been a part of multiple cohorts please select the latest one that you took part in. *
Have you participated in any other DFRLab programming?*

Regional trainings360/Open SummitI have not participated in any other DFRLab programmingOther
Briefly describe the work of your organization and how it fits the mission of 360/Digital Sherlocks. If you're not affiliated with any organization, please describe how your studies or independent work align with the purpose of the 360/DS program. (160 words)*

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Please describe more in detail projects you've worked on related to DFRLab's mission. You should share details about your role and responsibilities within your organization/team, relevant research you conducted and/or published, relevant projects you worked on, and/or your interest in this field. If applicable, please include any links to relevant resources. If you do not have previous experience in working with topics related to the DFRLab's mission, please clearly state so. (160 words)*

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Please describe what you would like to get out of your participation in the 360/Digital Sherlocks training program and real-life examples of how you would apply the knowledge developed thanks to the program. (160 words)*

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Please indicate if you're interested in receiving updates on DFRLab's and external publications, future events, and program initiatives:

I would like to subscribe to DFRLab's newsletter "The Source"
The information you provide will be kept secure and will only be used for the purpose of administrating the program. Your information will never be shared with a third party without your explicit permission. Once the event is complete, we will anonymize all personal information stored and save only a minimum data set for statistical purposes. This is to provide historic information to improve future events, and is not intended for any other purpose. Do you consent to the use of your personal information for the facilitation of this program, as described above?*

Yes, I consent
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