Call for Applicants
Studying Online Violent Extremism: Methods, Personal Safety, and Ethics
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 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.
What’s Included
Successful applicants will be provided:
- Three nights accommodation in Oslo
- Lunches during the workshop and one group dinner in Oslo
- Stipend of £200 to assist with the costs of travel
How to Apply
To apply please email the following to [email protected] before 1 May 2023:
- A motivation letter describing your on-going research projects and how this research training will benefit your research (maximum of one 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.
If you have questions about the training, please email [email protected]
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). This training is supported by KCL Global Partnership Funds, the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism, and the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR).