The applications are now open for the LUND University Summer School 2026. The Faculty of Law and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute for Human Rights are delighted to announce a Summer School in Digital Human Rights, to be held in Lund, Sweden, from 22-26 June 2026. This will be a residential, advanced, and intensive course on the application of international human rights law in the digital age, taught by leading experts in the field. The Summer School is open to anyone from any country, and no application fee will be charged. More details are below.
Program Details
- Location: Lund, Sweden
- Duration: 22 – 26 June 2026
- Benefits: Funded
- Deadline: 15 April 2026
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Financial Coverage
- Thanks to a generous donation in support of this course, there will be no course fee. The University of Lund will also provide six nights of accommodation in Lund free of charge to international attendees.
- A limited number of travel grants will be available to cover these expenses, on a strict need basis.
- For those candidates who require a visa to enter Sweden/the Schengen area, the University will provide a letter of invitation to support their visa application.
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Summer School Topics
Topics to be covered include:
- Privacy in the digital age
- Freedom of expression online, including on social media platforms
- Businesses and human rights in the cyber context
- The regulation of artificial intelligence from a human rights perspective
- Freedoms of thought and opinion in the context of AI manipulation
- Electoral interference and other hybrid threats to democracy
- International treaties on cybercrime and their human rights implications
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have a strong academic or professional background in law or related fields.
- Master’s degree (or currently enrolled) in Law, Politics, or International Relations
- With knowledge of Human Rights Law & Public International Law
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience (e.g., legal practice, government, NGOs)
- Excellent working knowledge of English
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Why Apply?
- Study at a top European university
- Learn from global experts
- Build an international network
- Experience Sweden
Required Documents
Candidates should submit a document containing a statement of interest of no more than 400 words, as well as a one-page CV via the application form.
Candidates who are also applying for a travel grant should include an additional short statement of no more than 200 words explaining the reasons for their grant application.
How to Apply for the LUND University Summer School 2026 in Digital Human Rights?
The Link is below.
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