Dear doctoral students, We are happy to invite you to participate in the ECREA Summer School 4 – 10 August at Södertörn University, Sweden. The application deadline is 14 February, 2025, 23.59 CET. The ECREA European Media and Communication Doctoral Summer School is an opportunity for European doctoral students to present and develop their ongoing PhD projects and build valuable networks. It brings together members of the European research community to explore contemporary issues within media and communication studies within a supportive social setting. Our main aim is to provide you with support, insights, and guidance through a variety of activities, including individual feedback seminars with leading media and communication scholars. GENERAL INFORMATION The Summer School is open to all PhD projects within the broad field of media and communication studies. We especially encourage doctoral students who are in the middle of their studies to apply, as it is our experience that participation in this phase is the most productive and useful for participants. The Summer School runs over seven full working days and awards 10 ECTS credits. The working language is English; therefore, a sufficient understanding of and ability to express oneself in this language is expected. LOCATION AND PROGRAMME The Summer School takes place at the Department of Media and Communication Studies<https://www.sh.se/english/sodertorn-university/research/our-research/media-and-communication-studies> at Södertörn University, Sweden, and the programme will include: * Feedback sessions: you get detailed and constructive feedback on your PhD project. * Methodological workshops: you get to hone existing competencies and discover new approaches. * Talks and round tables: you get insights into current scholarly debates and tips on how to tackle life in academia. In addition, the programme will include social activities and cultural excursions, as well as time to work, write, and explore on your own. PARTICIPATION FEE The participation fee is 980 Euros for ECREA members, and 1000 Euros for non-members. The fee covers: * Accommodation in single room (3-11 August) * Breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks and snacks (4-10 August) * Public transportation (train/bus) to and from the Summer School venue (4-10 August) * Welcome reception, excursions, and farewell dinner * Summer school materials, including diploma Doctoral students with limited economic means can apply for an ECREA grant to cover the participation fee and travel expenses. Click here for more information on eligibility and how to apply<https://ecrea.eu/page-18249>. APPLICATION PROCEDURE All interested doctoral students need to apply by Friday 14 February, 2025. The application must include a structured abstract of the PhD project (max. 450 words) and a short bio (max. 250 words). The structured abstract must address the following: * Purpose and research question * Theoretical framework * Design/methodology * Contribution * State of project: what is the status of your data collection/field work Click here to fill out and submit the application form<https://ecrea.eu/event-5956782>. Up to 50 doctoral students will be offered a spot at the Summer School. All applicants will be notified by the end of March 2025. Please note that accepted applicants must, by Thursday 3 July 2025, submit a 10-page paper on their PhD project as well as a 1-page list of questions and topics they would like to discuss at the Summer School. You will be provided with more detailed instructions in due course. CONTACT For questions related to the application and grants, please write to info@ecrea.eu<mailto:info@ecrea.eu> . For questions related to the programme, please write to ecreasummerschool@sh.se<mailto:ecreasummerschool@sh.se> . *************************** Anne Kaun Professor of Media and Communication Studies Wallenberg Academy Fellow +46 (0)8 608 4791 Department for Media and Communication Studies School of Culture and Education