- Provider: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
- Host country: Sweden
- Study level: Master’s, PhD, Postdoctoral, Postdoctoral
- Funding: Fully funded: Covers travel, accommodation, and a subsistence allowance of SEK 450 per day.
- Who can apply: Early-career researchers in social sciences or humanities pursuing Africa-oriented studies, based in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland.
- Fields of study: Social Sciences, Humanities
- Deadline: 11 October 2026
About the scholarship
The Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) offers the Nordic Scholarship Programme for the 2027/2028 academic year. This initiative aims to build capacity in knowledge production about Africa and strengthen connections with Nordic research communities. The scholarship provides a one-month stay at the Institute in Uppsala, Sweden, allowing researchers to utilize NAI’s extensive library collections on contemporary Africa and collaborate with existing research hosts.
What it covers
- Travel expenses for the least expensive fare from the applicant’s residence in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland to Uppsala and return.
- Free accommodation centrally located in Uppsala.
- A subsistence allowance of SEK 450 per day.
- Access to a workspace with a desk and computer in a shared office at the Institute.
Note: The scholarship does not include health care insurance or other insurances.
Who can apply
- Master’s students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, or mid-career researchers.
- Applicants must be pursuing Africa-oriented studies or research within the social sciences or humanities.
- Citizenship is not a restriction, but applicants must be affiliated with and based at a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland at the time of application and during the stay.
How to apply
Applications are due by 11 October 2026. You must apply online and upload the following documents:
- An up-to-date CV, including a list of publications if applicable.
- A research project outline (3-5 pages) detailing the objective, method, time frame, and theoretical basis.
- A one-page work plan specifying the research activities to be conducted during the stay at NAI.
- A signed letter of support from your supervisor or head of department confirming your affiliation and field of research.
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