CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The University of Sarajevo – Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for the Interdisciplinary Summer School “Rights of Children and Future Generations”.
This international, interdisciplinary summer school brings together professors, students, young researchers, activists, and professionals from Southeast Europe and the EU to critically engage with some of the most urgent human rights challenges of our time — focusing on children’s rights, intergenerational justice, climate change, digital rights, migration, poverty, and child participation. It is organized within the framework of the Global Campus Southeast Europe / European Regional Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democracy (ERMA).
- Dates: 18-22 May 2026 (arrival on the 17th)
- Duration: 5 days
- Language: English
- Format: Interactive lectures, workshops, case studies, field visits, group projects
- 3 ECTS (Certificate upon successful completion)
Application deadline: 13 April 2026
Join us in Sarajevo for an intensive, inspiring, and transformative learning experience, and become part of a regional community committed to advancing the rights of children and future generations!
DESCRIPTION
In an era of unprecedented global challenges, from rising inequality and forced migration to digital exploitation, climate change, and democratic backsliding, there is an urgent need to rethink how societies protect and promote the well-being of children and future generations. Children, as key rights-holders today, and future generations, as those whose voices are not yet heard, must be central to this vision. The summer school provides an interactive, critical, and inclusive space for engaging with these issues through interdisciplinary dialogue, case-based learning, and regional cooperation.
The summer school aims to:
- Strengthen understanding of children’s rights and the rights of future generations through legal, social, ethical, and policy perspectives
- Foster regional cooperation and academic exchange in Southeast Europe
- Promote participatory, experiential, and transformative learning
- Equip participants with practical advocacy and policy tools
- Build a long-term regional network of engaged young professionals and scholars devoted to children’s rights
Key thematic areas:
- International and regional children’s rights frameworks
- Intergenerational justice and climate change
- Child poverty and social protection
- Children in migration
- Violence against children
- AI, digital rights, and digital wellbeing
- Children’s participation in decision-making
- Rights of future generations
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION
The Summer School is open to 20 participants: MA students, Advanced BA students (3rd–4th year), young researchers, activists, junior professionals, and citizens of Southeast Europe (Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and citizens of Kosovo*who hold a passport of a country recognized by BiH) or an EU country, who are fluent in English language. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in: human rights, children’s rights, social justice, sustainability, or related fields. Applications from Southeast Europe are especially encouraged.
Participants will be selected based on motivation, prior engagement with relevant topics, and a commitment to sharing and applying knowledge gained during this week in their communities and/or professional domains.
COSTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- The Programme covers tuition fees for all selected applicants.
- Upon expressed need, up to 15 participants from SEE can have:
- Accomodation in Sarajevo arranged and covered by the organiser
- Travel reimbursement (up to 300 EUR)
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are submitted online via the application form below by 13th April 2026.
Applicants share personal and contact information, and are required to write a brief motivation letter, and reflect upon potential usage and sharing of the knowledge gained after the summer school completion. Please note that the online application form requires uploads of the following documents:
- CV
- Proof of student status or a degree
- English language fluency proof
- Passport copy / ID / Citizenship certificate
For additional information you may read detailed description below:
Contact point: Alina Trkulja, coordinator alina.trkulja@cis.unsa.ba