The Center for Research on Extremism (C-REX) and the Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) are accepting applications for our inaugural student training workshop: Studying Online Violent Extremism: Methods, Personal Safety, and Ethics.
- Date: 26-27 June 2023
- Location: University of Oslo, Norway
- Application Deadline: 1 May 2023
- Eligibility: PhD students studying the online extremism
Note: Priority will be given to early-stage PhD students. Final year Masters students may apply.
Course Overview
The study of online violent extremism is an emerging and growing field in academia – one that can, however, expose researchers to risk of harm online and offline. Guided by GIFCT’s mission to counter online extremism, this two-day workshop aims to provide PhD students with foundation skills for studying online extremist groups. The workshop will cover three core themes: online methodologies, personal safety and wellbeing, and research ethics.
This workshop will be held on 26-27 June 2023 at the University of Oslo and at Utøya.
What’s Included
Successful applicants will be provided:
- Three nights accommodation in Oslo
- Lunches during the workshop and one group dinner in Oslo
- A day trip to Utøya
- Stipend of £200 to assist with the costs of travel
How to Apply
To apply please email the following to mail@gnet-research.org before 1 May 2023:
- A motivation letter describing your on-going research projects and how this research training will benefit your research (maximum of 1-page)
- A copy of your CV
- A letter of support from your supervisor. If you have not yet commenced your degree, a letter of acceptance or enrolment from your institution.
This training is organised by Dr. Nicola Mathieson (Global Network on Extremism and Technology, International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation, King’s College London) and Dr. Audrey Gagnon (Centre for Research on Extremism, University of Oslo).
If you have questions about the training, please email nicola.mathieson@kcl.ac.uk.