The University of Lund’s Faculty of Law, together with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute for Human Rights, invites international students and professionals to the Summer School in Digital Human Rights 2026. Hosted in Lund, Sweden, from 22-26 June 2026, this intensive residential program explores the intersection of international human rights law and the digital age. Participants will learn from leading experts and engage in interactive seminars, group exercises, and discussions with practitioners.
This advanced summer school is designed for those with a solid foundation in human rights or public international law and offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of digital rights, privacy, AI regulation, and more. With no course fee and free accommodation for international attendees, this is an excellent chance to advance your career in human rights.
About the Summer School in Digital Human Rights
- Host Country: Sweden
- Host Institution: University of Lund, Faculty of Law & Raoul Wallenberg Institute for Human Rights
- Duration: 5 days
- Dates: 22-26 June 2026
- Benefits: No course fee, free accommodation for six nights, travel grants available
- Deadline: 15 April 2026
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Financial Benefits
- No course fee for all admitted participants
- Six nights of free accommodation in Lund for international attendees
- Limited number of travel grants available based on financial need
- Visa invitation letters provided for those requiring a Schengen visa
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Program Theme
- Privacy in the digital age
- Freedom of expression online and on social media
- Businesses and human rights in cyberspace
- AI regulation from a human rights perspective
- Freedoms of thought and opinion amid AI manipulation
- Electoral interference and hybrid threats to democracy
- International treaties on cybercrime and their human rights implications
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Open to international students and professionals
- Academic Background:
- Master’s degree (or current enrollment) in law, politics, international relations, or related field with proven knowledge of human rights and public international law
- OR Bachelor’s degree in these fields plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience (e.g., legal practice, government, civil society)
- Language: Excellent working knowledge of English
- Application Requirements:
- Statement of interest (max 400 words)
- One-page CV
- For travel grant applicants: additional statement (max 200 words) explaining need
- Documents must be named in the format: firstname_surname_type of document (e.g., john_smith_CV)
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How to Apply for the Summer School in Digital Human Rights?
Applications for the Summer School in Digital Human Rights open on 20 March and close on 15 April 2026. Interested candidates should prepare the required documents and submit them through the official application form provided by the University of Lund. For more information and to apply online, visit the official website below.
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