Visiting Programme

DCU Law and Tech hosts a dynamic group of researchers with multiple disciplinary backgrounds, ranging from law and political science to computing and engineering.

The DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, in collaboration with EMILDAI, is pleased to announce the launch of two exceptional visiting programmes. For those seeking to engage in a dynamic academic atmosphere, DCU extends a warm invitation for a semester-long opportunity to join a diverse community of interdisciplinary scholars.

Our Visiting Fellow Programmes

EMILDAI Visiting Research Fellow

The EMILDAI Visiting Fellow position offers an exceptional opportunity for researchers specialising in the intersection of law, data, and AI. This programme encourages scholars to join a team of leading experts across disciplines to explore the evolving technological landscape and how it shapes the legal world.

Digital Constitutionalism Network Visiting Fellow

The Digital Constitutionalism Network Visiting Fellow position provides a focused platform for researchers dedicated to advancing knowledge in digital constitutionalism. Gathering scholars from a wide range of jurisdictions and backgrounds, the Digital Constitutionalism Network is continuously delving into the complexities of constitutional law in the digital age.

Why choose our Visiting Programmes at DCU?

Dynamic Research Community

Join an interdisciplinary and diverse research community that thrives on collaboration. Engage with experts from various backgrounds, fostering a rich learning environment.

Leading Disciplines

Both DCU’s Law and Tech Research Cluster and the Digital Constitutionalism Network delve into cutting-edge areas such as digital constitutionalism, platform regulation, legal tech, data governance and Artificial Intelligence.

Opportunity to Contribute

As a visiting fellow, you will have the chance to contribute your expertise to ongoing projects, accessing resources available at Dublin City University, enhancing your academic profile, and leaving a lasting impact.

Application Process

Applications for the EMILDAI Visiting Fellow and the Digital Constitutionalism Network Visiting Fellow at DCU are open on a rolling basis. We offer one position for each programme every semester, providing flexibility for interested individuals to apply at their convenience.

Who can apply?

Applications are open to scholars with all levels of seniority, from PhD researchers to Full Professors.

How to Apply

Applications or informal enquiries for both, the EMILDAI and the Digital Constitutionalism Network Visiting Fellow must be sent to lawandtech@dcu.ie.

Join us at the DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster and be part of our innovative team!

Current Visiting Researchers

There are currently no visiting researchers.

Cayetana Santaolalla

Cayetana Santaolalla is Associate Professor of Private International Law, Fundamentals of Common Law and International Arbitration at the Public University of Navarra, Spain (UPNA). She studied Law at the University of Navarra (UNAV) and holds a Doctor in Law from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU).

She is a member of the European Law Institute (ELI), member of the European Association of Private International Law (EAPIL), member of the academic network of Antitrust law in Spain (RADC), member of the Europe-Spain network of private international law (APEDIP) and member of the Institute for Advanced Research in Business and Economics (INARBE).

Her research interests focus on Digital Assets, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Central Bank Digital Currencies, International Arbitration in the Metaverse, Antitrust Law and European consumers.

Alumni

If you are interested in multidisciplinary research in the area of Law and Technology, get in touch by email: lawandtech@dcu.ie