Lund Centre for Knowledge History (LUCK) invites applications for the fifth annual Doctoral Summer School in the History of Knowledge, to be held at Lund University, August 20–23, 2024. The Summer School is open to doctoral students and recent PhD graduates with an interest in the history of knowledge, broadly understood. 

The history of knowledge is an expanding research field, aiming to provide new perspectives by focusing on the crucial role of knowledge in human history. It involves the study of how knowledge is constructed, circulated, and transformed across time and cultures. The syllabus covers key concepts and methodological approaches as well as a background to the field. 

For the first time, the Summer School will be offered in English, opening it up to applicants from all countries. Participants will engage in workshops, seminars on new literature in the field, and receive feedback on their research projects. The Summer School focuses on the expanding field of knowledge history. 

LUCK is one of the leading institutions in the development of the field. The teachers at the Summer School are all active researchers in the field, offering varied approaches to the history of knowledge. 

Participation in the Summer School is free of charge; however, attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Participants from outside the European Union must ensure that they possess valid travel documents. 

Participation in the Summer School is worth 5 ECTS credits. 

Applications (in English) should be submitted by e-mail to bjorn.lundberg@hist.lu.se no later than March 31, 2024, and should include: 

• A short CV, maximum two pages, in PDF format. 
• A 1-page abstract of the dissertation project/planned research project, including a brief reflection on how your work can benefit from a connection to the field of history of knowledge, also in PDF format.  

Timeline: 

March 31: Deadline for applications. 

Late June: Online introduction to the course. 

August 20–23: Summer School in Lund (4 days).”