Do you want to strengthen your research competence and connect with other researchers in Europe?
PhD candidates at USN are invited to participate in the EDUC Blended Research Summer School in Critical Methodologies.
The summer school is practically oriented and is based on your own project.
- Format: Blended (online + in-person)
- Extent: 5 ECTS credits (approximately 140 hours)
- Online sessions: 27 May, 28 May, 8 June 2026
- In-person gathering: 1–5 June 2026 at campus Drammen
- Exam form: essay (max 3000 words)
- Requirements:
- submission of a project abstract (max 1500 words)
- participation in group work and seminar (at least 80 percent)
- presentation of own project
Why participate?
- challenge established mindsets
- strengthen your research
- collaborate across disciplines and cultures
- develop as a critical and reflective researcher
What will you learn?
- to plan and conduct interdisciplinary research using critical methodologies
- to challenge established forms of knowledge and contribute to research at an international level
- to identify knowledge gaps and develop new research questions
- to critically reflect on ethical and political aspects of research
- to communicate research in accordance with peer review requirements
Apply now
- Application deadline: 15 April (for PhD candidates from USN)
- Application form: Blended Research Summer School at USN: Critical Methodologies (nettskjema.no)
Who can apply?
PhD students in the humanities, social sciences, education, law, health, economics and similar fields. PhD candidates with a master’s degree from the aforementioned fields can also apply.
Costs
- no tuition fee
- travel, accommodation and food are self-funded
Questions?
Find more info here: Blended Research – PhD Summer School in Critical Methodologies - University of South-Eastern Norway
Contact: educ@usn.no
