Scholarships for Artificial Intelligence and International Law Winter Academy in Netherlands, 2019

On Nov 18, 2018

Scholarship Description: The Asser Institute is inviting applications for five scholarships for Artificial Intelligence and International Law Winter Academy. The scholarships are funded by the municipality of The Hague and cover the registration fees.

The Winter Academy is designed for academics and professionals working on issues related to AI and international law. Participants to the programme will gain an understanding of the technical dimension of AI (through lectures, workshops, demonstrations).

Scholarship Provider: The T.M.C. Asser Institute is a foundation (registered on 17 February 1994 with the Chamber of Commerce Haaglanden, The Netherlands, under file number 41158427), established in 1965 as an interuniversity institute for international law in The Hague. The institute is an internationally renowned centre of expertise in the fields of public international law, private international law, and European law. It fulfils an important role in undertaking fundamental and independent policy-oriented research and providing a platform for international cooperation and partnering in fields of law at the cutting edge of academia and practice.

Degree Level: The Winter Academy is designed for academics and professionals working on issues related to AI and international law.

Available Subject: The Winter Academy will offer foundational knowledge on key issues at the interface of international law and artificial intelligence, and provide a platform for critical debate and engagement on emerging questions. The programme will be structured along five themes: Understanding AI, AI for good, AI and armed conflict, AI and responsibility, and AI governance.

Scholarship Benefits: The Hague and cover the registration fees. They do not cover travel costs, accommodation in The Hague, insurance, or other expenses.

Number of Scholarships: Five scholarships are available.

Eligible Nationalities: Scholarships are available for International students.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

The Winter Academy is designed for academics and professionals working on issues related to AI and international law. We invite participation from:

Researchers and advanced students (Master or PhD) in the fields of international law, political science, philosophy, or computer science
Policy analysts and legal advisers working on innovation and technology in public or private institutions
Industry professionals interested in the law and governance of AI

Application Procedure: To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the following form: scholarship application. You will be asked to submit as one single PDF file a CV and a one-page letter of motivation (including an argument for scholarship eligibility).

Scholarship Link

Deadline: November 30, 2018