📅 *22–26 September 2025* | 📍 University of Łódź, Faculty of Law and Administration We are excited to announce this year’s *Summer School on Internet Governance and International Law (SSIGIL 2025) <https://www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl/en/ssigil25>*. This initiative is part of an Internet Society Foundation research project on Satellite Broadband and International Law, co-organized with *GigaNet – Global Internet Governance Academic Network*, and conducted in partnership with: - *Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE)* - *United Nations University – Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS)* - *Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)* - *University of Surrey* - *Stetson University College of Law* This year’s edition will focus on *Satellite Connectivity, Disaster Relief, Internet Governance, and International Law*, offering interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and practical knowledge exchange. Who Should Apply? We welcome applications from individuals with interests in: - Satellite connectivity and broadband regulation - Disaster preparedness and emergency response - Internet governance and cybersecurity - International law relevant to connectivity and disaster zones - Sustainable development in disaster zones Participation Details - Participation is *free of charge*. - *Fellowships* are available to support accommodation and a lump-sum contribution toward travel expenses. Applicants requesting a fellowship should explicitly explain their financial support needs in their motivation letter. - Due to the interactive format, *space is limited* to ensure meaningful engagement. Application Requirements Applicants should submit: 1. *Motivation letter* (max. 500 words) explaining why you wish to participate, alignment with the Summer School themes, and, if applicable, fellowship support request. 2. *Curriculum Vitae (CV)* (max. 2 pages). 📌 *Deadline for Applications:* 1 September 2025 How to Apply Submit your application via the online form here: 👉 Application Form – SSIGIL 2025 <https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpag...> Alternatively, applications can be sent directly by email (motivation letter + CV) to: *ssigil@uni.lodz.pl <ssigil@uni.lodz.pl>* Application Review The *SSIGIL Programme Committee* will review applications on a rolling basis. Selected participants will be notified after the application deadline. We look forward to welcoming a dynamic group of participants to *SSIGIL 2025*, fostering active learning, knowledge exchange, and collaborative problem-solving in the context of disaster zone connectivity, Internet governance, and international law. -- Kind regards, Joanna Kulesza ------------------- Joanna Kulesza, PhD Professor of International Law Lodz Cyber Hub / University of Lodz Law School / Poland www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl (EURALO ALS 341) ALAC / EURALO / ALAC Liaison to the GAC