Lund Centre for Knowledge History (LUCK) invites applications for the seventh annual
Doctoral Summer School in the History of Knowledge, to be held at Lund University,
August 17–20, 2026. 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.
Participants will engage in workshops, seminars on new literature, and receive feedback on their
research projects.

LUCK is one of the leading institutions in the development of the history of knowledge.
Currently, research at LUCK is organized around six focus areas: 1) History of the humanities, 2)
everyday knowledge, 3) early modern knowledge societies, 4) postwar knowledge societies, 5)
knowledge and education, and 6) digitization, historical scholarship and circulation of
knowledge.

The teachers at the Summer School are all active researchers in the field, offering varied
approaches to the history of knowledge. The language of instruction is English.
Participation in the Summer School is free of charge. Lunches, coffee breaks and one dinner are
provided for all participants during the Summer School. 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 evelina.kalltrask@hist.lu.se no later
than March 15, and should include:

• A short CV, maximum two pages, in PDF format.
• A 1-page abstract of the dissertation project/research project, including a brief reflection
  on how your work relates to the history of knowledge and, if applicable, the LUCK focus
  areas, also in PDF format.
  

Timeline:
March 15: Deadline for applications.
Late June: Online introduction to the course.
17–20 August: Summer School in Lund (4 days).

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