EMILDAI is pleased to promote the Research Summer Camp in Law and Digitalization, taking place from 29 June to 3 July 2026 on the campus of Erasmus University Rotterdam. This in-person programme is designed to support early-career scholars and PhD candidates working at the intersection of law and digital technologies.
The Summer Camp aims to help participants strengthen and refine their research agendas through a combination of concise theoretical courses and intensive hands-on work. Over the course of the week, participants will develop a well-structured draft of their research project, benefiting from both collective discussions and individual guidance.
A distinctive feature of the programme is the one-to-one mentoring model: each participant is paired with a senior researcher who provides tailored feedback and expert guidance to help advance the research idea submitted during the application process. By the end of the week, participants will leave with a substantially developed research concept, enhanced methodological skills, and a deeper understanding of current challenges in law and digitalisation.
> Read the full brochure here.
Programme highlights
The Summer Camp covers key themes such as:
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AI and law: foundations and regulatory frameworks
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Legal responsibilities in public and private law contexts
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Research design, presentation skills, and publishing strategies
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Supervised writing sessions and structured feedback
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Networking opportunities with academic and professional partners
The programme concludes with a dedicated networking event and the award of a certificate of completion.
Practical information
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Dates: 29 June – 3 July 2026
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Location: Erasmus University Rotterdam (in person)
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Language: English
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Fees:
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Early-bird registration (€700) – deadline 27 March 2026
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Ordinary registration (€850) – deadline 22 April 2026
Fees include accommodation for four nights, a joint dinner, and a social activity.
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Fee waivers: Up to three full fee waivers are available for PhD researchers enrolled in the European PhD in Law, Data and AI programme.
How to apply
Applicants are invited to submit a research proposal of approximately 750 words (excluding references) to digitalization@law.eur.nl. Applications are evaluated through a competitive selection process, with outcomes communicated by 6 April 2026 (early-bird) and 2 May 2026 (ordinary registration).
The Summer Camp is primarily intended for early-career researchers and PhD candidates, though exceptionally strong LLM students may be considered if places remain available.
For further information, please contact the programme coordinator:
Dr A. Quintavalla – digitalization@law.eur.nl
EMILDAI is pleased to promote the Research Summer Camp in Law and Digitalisation, taking place from 29 June to 3 July 2026 on the campus of Erasmus University Rotterdam. This in-person programme is designed to support early-career scholars and PhD candidates working at the intersection of law and digital technologies.
The Summer Camp aims to help participants strengthen and refine their research agendas through a combination of concise theoretical courses and intensive hands-on work. Over the course of the week, participants will develop a well-structured draft of their research project, benefiting from both collective discussions and individual guidance.
A distinctive feature of the programme is the one-to-one mentoring model: each participant is paired with a senior researcher who provides tailored feedback and expert guidance to help advance the research idea submitted during the application process. By the end of the week, participants will leave with a substantially developed research concept, enhanced methodological skills, and a deeper understanding of current challenges in law and digitalisation.
> Read the full brochure here.
Programme highlights
The Summer Camp covers key themes such as:
-
AI and law: foundations and regulatory frameworks
-
Legal responsibilities in public and private law contexts
-
Research design, presentation skills, and publishing strategies
-
Supervised writing sessions and structured feedback
-
Networking opportunities with academic and professional partners
The programme concludes with a dedicated networking event and the award of a certificate of completion.
Practical information
-
Dates: 29 June – 3 July 2026
-
Location: Erasmus University Rotterdam (in person)
-
Language: English
-
Fees:
-
Early-bird registration (€700) – deadline 27 March 2026
-
Ordinary registration (€850) – deadline 22 April 2026
Fees include accommodation for four nights, a joint dinner, and a social activity.
-
-
Fee waivers: Up to three full fee waivers are available for PhD researchers enrolled in the European PhD in Law, Data and AI programme.
How to apply
Applicants are invited to submit a research proposal of approximately 750 words (excluding references) to digitalization@law.eur.nl. Applications are evaluated through a competitive selection process, with outcomes communicated by 6 April 2026 (early-bird) and 2 May 2026 (ordinary registration).
The Summer Camp is primarily intended for early-career researchers and PhD candidates, though exceptionally strong LLM students may be considered if places remain available.
For further information, please contact the programme coordinator:
Dr A. Quintavalla – digitalization@law.eur.nl