THE NORDIC - BALTIC DOCTORAL NETWORK IN SOCIAL WORK

THE NORDIC - BALTIC DOCTORAL NETWORK IN SOCIAL WORK

Collaboration to Develop  Knowledge in PhD -studies.

10th – 14th of August 2026

The Nordic - Baltic doctoral network in Social Work invites doctoral students from Nordic, Baltic and countries beyond to participate in the XVII Summer school.

The Nordic-Baltic Doctoral Network in Social Work (NBSW) is a joint network of doctoral schools, universities, and other institutions in social work in seven countries, established in 2008 . The network provides research training for PhD students in social work in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and other countries.

We invite PhD students to participate in the summer school of the Nordic-Baltic Doctoral Network in Social Work (NBSW). This summer school aims to bring together PhD candidates in social work for five days of intensive lectures and discussions. focusingon collaboration in Ph.D. working process. Participation in the summer school is free of charge. However, submission of a paper addressing the theme of the summer school is a prerequisite for participation. Participants need to cover their own travel and accommodation costs. 

Summer school topic

The 2026 summer school will explore Collaborative research and Collaborative Ph.D scholarships with a particular emphasis on managing academic collaborations in the Ph.D  work process. The course provides 5 ECTS credits and has been developed especially for this summer school. Collaborative research isn’t just a buzzword. Done well, it can help your work achieve a far greater impact than you’d have managed on your own. Participants will engage in discussions and activities covering the planning and conducting research, research cooperation and network, as well as co-production, co-writing, and co-creation within academic environments. The program also highlights the development of academic expertise through collaborative processes. A central theme is the examination of “coprocesses” and their connection to collaboration, approached from diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives. By fostering a deeper understanding of collaborative practices, the summer school aims to equip participants with the skills and insights necessary to maximize the impact of their academic work.

Keywords : Researcher as case manager, research community, collaboration, co-writing, co- production; Researchers reflexivity

TIME and PLACE

1st announcement: NBSW Summer School August 2026 to be hosted by NTNU and NORWEL

 Start Monday , august 10, 2026 at 13:00 (Norwegian time)

End Friday, August 14, 2026 at 13:00 (Norwegian time)

Place: NTNU campus Helgasetr Trondheim, Norway.

 

KEY DATES

  • February 10 First announcement
  • March 25 Second announcement and instructions for the paper
  • April 27 Application deadline
  • May  09 Decision about participation and detailed program will be announced
  • May 15  Reading list and practical information will be given
  • July 25  Paper submission deadline
  • August 10  Summer School starts

 

LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

 

Admission

Admission

To be admitted to our PhD courses, you must have completed your master’s degree or equivalent education.

To register for the Summer School, you must first submit the form below:

Registration for THE NORDIC-BALTIC Summer School 2026

You will then receive an email from NTNU with instructions on how to proceed in order to be formally registered as a participant.

Information about PhD courses for external candidates

Application deadline for this summer school is 27 April 2026.