Summer School at Lund University, Sweden 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Summer School in Digital Human Rights at Lund University, Sweden. This is a fully funded advanced summer program focused on how international human rights law applies in the digital age. The course runs from 22 to 26 June 2026. The program is free of charge, and selected international participants will also receive six nights of free accommodation. There is no application fee. It is open to students and professionals with a strong background in law, human rights, or related fields. You can check out more BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Summer School
• Host University: Lund University
• Host Country: Sweden
• Course Dates: 22 – 26 June 2026
• Application Deadline: 15 April 2026
• Program Fee: Fully Free
• Accommodation: 6 nights free for international participants
• Open to all Nationalities

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Completely free tuition for a high-quality 5-day intensive course
• Six nights of free accommodation in Lund, Sweden
• Expert teaching from world-renowned professors and practitioners in human rights and digital technology
• Practical knowledge and skills on how to apply human rights in the digital world
• Opportunities to network with leading experts and other participants
• A letter of invitation for visa applications (if required)
• Chance to strengthen their international profile in digital human rights

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Have a Master’s degree (or be currently enrolled in a Master’s program) in Law, Politics, International Relations, or a related field, with good knowledge of human rights and public international law.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience in legal practice, government, or civil society.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
• Strong interest in digital human rights

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Programs / Topics Covered:

• Privacy in the digital age
• Freedom of expression online and on social media
• Businesses and human rights in the cyber context
• Regulation of artificial intelligence and human rights
• Freedom of thought and opinion in the age of AI
• Electoral interference and hybrid threats to democracy
• International cybercrime treaties and human rights

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How to Apply:

1. Prepare your documents:
   • Statement of Interest (maximum 400 words)
   • One-page CV
   • If applying for travel grant: Extra statement (maximum 200 words) explaining your need
2. Submit everything through the official application form on Lund University’s website.

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