Date of Release: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: July 15, 2026, 11:59 PM IST
The Centre for Research and Governance on Cyber Law (CRGCL) invites applications for its Editorial Board for the Academic Year 2026–27. We are looking for passionate law students, researchers, academicians, and professionals interested in cyber law, technology policy, artificial intelligence, data protection, digital governance, and legal scholarship. If you are eager to contribute to high-quality legal research, academic publishing, and editorial excellence, we encourage you to apply.
About CRGCL
The Centre for Research and Governance on Cyber Law (CRGCL) is an independent academic forum established by a group of legal scholars, cybersecurity researchers, and technology policy thinkers, with the shared purpose of building one of India’s most rigorous and independent platforms for cyber law research and governance.
At a time when India’s digital economy is expanding faster than its legal frameworks can keep pace with, CRGCL exists to bridge the gap among law, technology, and public policy, producing research that informs legislation, guides compliance, and advances citizens’ rights in the digital age. The Centre’s work is rooted in India’s constitutional values and anchored in global frameworks, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).
Open Positions
We are inviting members for the following four roles on our Editorial Board:
A. Managing Editor(s)
Role Summary: You will oversee the smooth, day-to-day operations of CRGCL’s editorial activities, track submissions, and ensure timely publications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Acknowledge incoming submissions and perform initial screenings.
- Assign submissions to Junior Associate Editors and Associate Editors based on our workflow.
- Maintain the editorial calendar and publication schedules.
- Liaise with contributors, coordinate revision requests, and resolve workflow issues.
- Collaborate with Digital Editors to ensure publication readiness.
- Lead editorial meetings and support the Editor-in-Chief (EiC).
Skills Required: Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
B. Associate Editor(s)
Role Summary: You will lead the in-depth content review, fact-checking, and substantive editing of submissions to ensure academic rigour and topical relevance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review assigned submissions for quality, legal accuracy, and coherence.
- Provide detailed, constructive feedback and revision requests to authors.
- Collaborate with Junior Associate Editors to evaluate initial screening feedback.
- Work with Managing Editors to finalise accepted pieces.
- Write original editorial pieces or commentaries for the blog.
Skills Required: Analytical thinking, strong writing/editing skills, and foundational knowledge of cyber law and digital governance.
C. Junior Associate Editor(s)
Role Summary: You will assist in the initial stages of content evaluation. This role is ideal for law students looking to build their editorial and research experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct plagiarism scans and check basic formatting against our submission guidelines.
- Verify the thematic fit and basic standards of incoming manuscripts.
- Communicate minor revision requests to authors under the supervision of the senior editors.
- Maintain the submission logs and support the overall editorial team.
Skills Required: High attention to detail, a strong willingness to learn, and good communication skills.
D. Digital Editor(s)
Role Summary: You will manage the digital presentation of our content on the CRGCL platform, ensuring correct formatting and search engine optimisation (SEO).
Key Responsibilities:
- Format and upload approved blog posts, case comments, and resources on our Content Management System (CMS).
- Add relevant images, metadata, and optimise published text for SEO.
- Test published content to ensure desktop and mobile readability.
- Notify the editorial team and the contributors once their pieces are published.
Skills Required: Basic familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), basic SEO understanding, and a detail-oriented mindset.
How the CRGCL Publication Workflow Works:
To help you understand how our board collaborates, here is our standard workflow:
- Submission Received: The Managing Editor receives the draft.
- Initial Screening: The Junior Associate Editor runs plagiarism and basic formatting checks.
- Substantive Review: The Associate Editor performs an in-depth content and legal review.
- Final Approval: The Managing Editor grants the final approval to publish.
- Formatting & Upload: The Digital Editor formats the piece and publishes it on the website.
How to Apply?
- Please read the detailed advertisement here before applying. Any changes and updates will be posted only on this page.
- Application Link: https://forms.gle/Z6N44Ry4grVTyQUL7
- Requirements: Upload your CV and a brief writing sample (on any topic related to cyber law, data protection, AI, or digital governance).
- Inquiries: Please send any questions to editor@crgcl.com.
Website: crgcl.com
Instagram: @crgcl_official
