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The Nordic Africa Institute
Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027
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A one-month research stay at the Nordic Africa Institute to use its library collections on contemporary Africa and connect with NAI research hosts.
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Do I qualify
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- career stage master's student, PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, mid-career researcher Exact current official rule
- Africa-oriented studies or research Exact current official rule
- social sciences, humanities Exact current official rule
- institution Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland Exact current official rule
- residence Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland
- Not open to: institution current or previous employment by the Nordic Africa Institute, professional affiliation with the Nordic Afric…
- language English Exact current official rule
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Not open to: currently or previously employed by the Nordic Africa Institute; otherwise professionally affiliated with the Nordic Africa Institute
- Eligible residence
- Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland
- Level of study
- Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities, Social sciences
What's covered Partial funding
- Funding type
- Partial funding
- Funding details
- workspace in a shared office at the Institute; The scholarship covers travelling expenses for the least expensive fare from residential address (in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland) to Uppsala and return. The scholarship holders are provided with a desk and computer in a shared office at the Institute and free accommodation centrally located in Uppsala. The scholarship also includes a subsistence allowance of SEK 450 per day.; free accommodation centrally located in Uppsala; subsistence allowance of SEK 450 per day; covers travelling expenses for the least expensive fare; covers travelling expenses for the least expensive fare from residential address (in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland) to Uppsala and return
- Duration
- < 6 months
- Host country
- Sweden
- Host institution
- The Nordic Africa Institute
What I need Application materials must be in English
- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- Apply online and upload the required documents: an up-to-date CV (including a publication list, if any), a 3–5-page research-project outline, a one-page work plan, and a signed support letter from the applicant’s supervisor or head of department confirming current affiliation and field of research. The application and appendices must be in English. Required
- Deadline
- Deadline unconfirmed
- Deadline notes
- The official page says applications are closed and the deadline has passed.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Health care insurance and other insurance are not included. The programme may not be implemented in 2027 if it does not receive full funding or another unforeseen reason prevents implementation.
Details to confirm
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Previous rounds 1
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- Closed 11 October 2026
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