Visiting Researchers Programme
Spend time at the AI Policy Lab for a short research stay and connect with our academic community.
The AI Policy Lab welcomes visiting researchers who wish to spend a limited period of time at Umeå University to work on topics related to the societal and policy implications of Artificial Intelligence. The programme is intended for researchers who already have funding for their stay and are looking for an academic environment where they can develop their work, exchange ideas, and connect with relevant networks.
Visitors may include PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, faculty members, researchers and practitioners whose work connects to the Lab’s research areas.
What we offer
During a research stay at the AI Policy Lab, visiting researchers may be offered:
- A workspace at the Lab (subject to availability)
- Access to an interdisciplinary research environment
- Opportunities to connect with researchers and relevant networks at Umeå University
- Support with practical visit logistics
- Opportunities to present ongoing work or take part in Lab activities, depending on timing and fit
The exact format of the visit will depend on the researcher’s interests, the timing of the stay and the Lab’s capacity.
Funding
The Visiting Researchers Programme does not provide salary, stipend, travel funding or accommodation funding.
Visitors are expected to have funding that covers their stay, including travel, accommodation, insurance, and living costs. This funding may come from the visitor’s home institution, a research grant, an external scholarship or another source.
Who can apply
We welcome expressions of interest from researchers working on topics related to AI policy, AI governance, ethics, law, education, public administration, cybersecurity, social sciences, computer science and related fields.
A visit may be a good fit if you are looking to:
- Explore future collaboration with researchers at Umeå University
- Develop a research paper, proposal or project idea
- Spend focused time in an interdisciplinary AI policy environment
- Connect with researchers working on related questions
- Present and discuss your work with the Lab community
Research stays are usually short-term and may range from a few days to several weeks. Longer visits may be considered depending on the purpose of the stay, available space and the Lab’s capacity.
How to express interest
Researchers interested in visiting the AI Policy Lab are welcome to contact us at contact@aipolicylab.se with a short expression of interest.
Please include:
- A brief description of your research interests
- The purpose of your proposed visit
- Preferred dates or approximate timing
- Your institutional affiliation
- Information about your funding situation
- A short CV or link to your academic profile
Expressions of interest are reviewed based on thematic fit, timing, available space and the Lab’s capacity to host the visit.