Applications are now open for the Relink² Training School, which will take place from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at New Bulgarian University in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Organised within the Relink² COST Action, the five-day programme will bring together young scholars and innovators working on digital technologies and democracy. Participants will engage with leading experts through lectures, workshops, mentoring sessions, and discussions on ongoing research projects. The Training School is open to PhD candidates, early-career researchers, and innovators under 40, or those who obtained their PhD in 2019 or later, whose work relates to digital technologies and democracy. Up to 15 participants will be selected. Attendance is free of charge, and eligible expenses will be reimbursed in line with COST rules.
Applications must be submitted by 10 April 2026 to relink2.training.school@nbu.bg. Successful applicants will be informed by early May 2026.
You can download the full call here.
Download application form here.
