Call for Application

The school offers advanced training for PhD students and junior researchers working on various aspects of digital identity. Lectures will be delivered by internationally recognized experts addressing key technical and interdisciplinary challenges, including privacy-preserving identity, authentication, anonymization, biometric and software security, social engineering, and AI-powered threats to identity.

The program is designed to combine theoretical foundations and applied perspectives, fostering discussion, critical analysis, and collaboration.

Relevant information:

• No registration fee is required.

• Accommodation (in single room) and lunch (half board) will be covered by the school.

• The number of participants is limited (early application is encouraged)

• A travel grant may be granted, depending on available funds and the candidate's CV evaluation.

• Admission will be based on the candidate’s alignment with the themes of the school and with the goals of the SERICS project. Priority will be given to applicants whose research interests closely match the focus areas of the program, and on first-come first-served basis.

• All students will receive an attendance certificate and 2.5 ECTS credits. 

The form to apply for participation is available here 

The form to apply for a travel grant will be available soon

Details about the venue and logistics will be published soon.

Deadline for applications: August 15, 2025

Acceptance notifications will be sent after the deadline