Brief Information
NetSec Summer School 2026 is a prestigious training and mentoring programme designed for early-career researchers working on European and international security. Organised by the European Initiative for Security Studies (EISS) and Stockholm University, the programme is supported by the COST Action NetSec framework.
The summer school provides PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers with a unique opportunity to present their research, receive expert feedback, and connect with leading scholars in the field.
Key Dates & Details
- Programme Name: NetSec Early-Career Scholars Summer School (ECS3)
- Focus Keyword: NetSec Summer School 2026
- Location: Stockholm University, Sweden (In-person)
- Dates: 9–10 June 2026
- Application Deadline: 1 March 2026
- Target Group: PhD students, PhD candidates, and recent postdocs (max. 1 year after PhD defence)
- Financial Support: Travel & hotel reimbursement for 15 PhD students
- Additional Benefit: Free entrance to the European Security Conference
- Organisers: European Initiative for Security Studies (EISS) & Stockholm University
- Scientific Coordinators: Dr. Silvia D’Amato & Prof. Chiara Ruffa
For broader insights into European academic collaboration initiatives, you may explore the official COST Action platform: https://www.cost.eu/
Table of Contents
Overview
The NetSec Summer School 2026 aims to foster the next generation of scholars specialising in European and international security. The initiative supports academic excellence across Europe by creating a structured environment for mentorship, peer exchange, and professional development.
Held at Stockholm University in June 2026, the programme precedes the European Security Conference, giving participants direct exposure to high-level discussions and policy debates.
The NetSec Summer School 2026 offers:
- Research presentations by participants
- Individualised feedback from senior scholars
- Mentorship activities
- Networking with leading experts in strategic and security studies
Participants will have the opportunity to present work in progress—whether it is a dissertation chapter, conference paper, policy memo, or draft article—and receive detailed, constructive feedback in a supportive academic setting.
This is more than a short academic workshop; the NetSec Summer School 2026 is designed to build long-term academic networks and strengthen scholarly collaboration across Europe and beyond.
Eligibility
Applicants for the NetSec Summer School 2026 must meet one of the following criteria:
- Graduate students with a PhD proposal
- Current PhD candidates
- Postdoctoral researchers (maximum 1 year since PhD defence)
Eligible academic fields include:
- Strategic and Security Studies
- International Security
- Global Governance
- Related disciplines
Alumni of SWAMOS or Euro-SWAMOS are also eligible to apply.
The selection process prioritises academic excellence, research relevance, and the potential contribution of the applicant to European security scholarship.
Application Details
To apply for the NetSec Summer School 2026, candidates must submit the following documents via email:
📧 Email: [email protected]
Required materials:
- Letter of motivation
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Abstract (maximum 500 words)
At least one week before the workshop, selected participants must share a draft of the scholarly text corresponding to their abstract. This draft can be:
- A conference paper
- A dissertation chapter
- A research memo
- Any work-in-progress text
The draft does not need to be polished. Even preliminary versions are welcome, as the main objective is to facilitate meaningful feedback and in-depth discussion.
📅 Application Deadline: 1 March 2026
Selected participants will receive travel and hotel reimbursement (for 15 PhD students) and free access to the European Security Conference.
FAQ
1. Is the NetSec Summer School 2026 fully funded?
Travel and hotel costs will be reimbursed for 15 PhD students. All participants receive free entrance to the European Security Conference.
2. Can postdoctoral researchers apply?
Yes. Postdoctoral researchers are eligible if they are within one year of their PhD defence.
3. What type of research draft is required?
You may submit a conference paper, dissertation chapter, memo, or other work-in-text related to security studies.
4. Who are the lecturers and mentors?
The final list of lecturers and mentors will be communicated soon via the official website.
Official Link
For complete details and official updates, visit the official website:
👉 Apply here: https://eiss-europa.com/NetSecSchool.html
Make sure to prepare your documents and submit your application before 1 March 2026.
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