Application Form: Exploring Digital Safe‑Spaces

Thank you for your interest in joining the Edgelands Institute's international research sprint on digital safe spaces.

This sprint is open to anyone with an interest in the subject, regardless of prior experience. Whether you are an experienced professional, a postgraduate student, an activist. or someone who is eager to learn and contribute, we would love to have you on board.

As we aim to facilitate in-depth, collaborative work, we can only accommodate 10–12 participants. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

The short, straightforward form below is designed to give us a genuine sense of who you are and what drives you. All answers are kept confidential and will only be used for the selection process.

Application deadline: 21  September  2025, 23:59 CEST (UTC+2).

Full Name *

Please tell us the name that you would like to appear on the Sprint website.

Pronouns (optional)

Email *

Where can we reach you with updates, meeting invites, and next‑step information?

Age Group *

18‑24

25‑34

35‑44

45‑54

55‑64

65+

Could you kindly tell us your age range? This will help us to organise the sprint more effectively.

In which city or country you currently live? *

Knowing where you are based helps us to build a truly global network.

Are you able to commit to attending the four live Zoom gatherings and participating in weekly group work sessions throughout the three months of the Sprint (October–November)? *

Yes

No

Depends (Please use the 'Is there anything else you would like to tell us?' section at the

Brief CV (PDF, max 2 pages) *

Please share a link to your CV or portfolio with us.

Which gender do you identify with?

This question is completely optional. Your chance of selection will not be affected by answering it. However, your answer will help us to understand how well the sprint reflects the diverse communities we aim to engage with.

Which ethnic or racial group(s) do you identify with?

This question is completely optional. Your chance of selection will not be affected by answering it. However, your answer will help us to understand how well the sprint reflects the diverse communities we aim to engage with.

Do you identify as LGBTQ+?

This question is completely optional. Your chance of selection will not be affected by answering it. However, your answer will help us to understand how well the sprint reflects the diverse communities we aim to engage with.

Are there any disabilities or accessibility requirements that we should be aware of?

This question is completely optional. Your chance of selection will not be affected by answering it. However, your answer will help us to understand how well the sprint reflects the diverse communities we aim to engage with.