About the opportunity
The Nordic Scholarship Programme offers a one-month stay at the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) in Uppsala, Sweden, for master students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and mid-career researchers. The aim of the programme is to facilitate the use of the Institute’s library collections on contemporary Africa and to support connections to existing work at NAI through research hosts.
Funding and benefits
- Travel expenses for the least expensive fare from residential address in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland to Uppsala and return
- Free accommodation centrally located in Uppsala
- A subsistence allowance of SEK 450 per day
- A desk and computer in a shared office workspace at the Institute for the one-month stay
Who can apply?
- Must be pursuing Africa-oriented studies or research within the fields of social sciences or humanities
- Can be a master student, PhD candidate, postdoctoral, or mid-career researcher
- Must be affiliated to and based at a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland (both when applying and when taking up the scholarship)
- May apply regardless of citizenship
- Persons currently or previously employed by or otherwise professionally affiliated with the Nordic Africa Institute are not eligible
Required documents
- Up-to-date CV, including list of publications (if any)
- Outline of research project, 3-5 pages, covering objective, method and time frame, and theoretical explication
- Work plan, 1 page, specific for the time spent at the Institute
- A signed letter of support from the applicant's supervisor or head of department confirming current affiliation and field of research
When to apply
- Now open for applications for scholarships in 2027
- Closing date: 11 October 2026
- Applicants will be informed about the outcome of their application by the end of November 2026 the latest
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents in English
- Submit the application online via the official application link
Additional information
- The scholarship does not include health care insurance or other insurances
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Applications are primarily evaluated based on the outline of the research project
- Using AI to develop application texts may place applicants at a disadvantage
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Researchers or students at any level (Master's to mid-career) focusing on Africa.
- Individuals affiliated with a university or research center in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland.
- Scholars who need access to the Nordic Africa Institute's library collections.
What should you think carefully about?
- The scholarship does not include health insurance or other personal insurances.
- Applicants must be based in the specified Nordic countries at the time of application and the stay.
- The application requires a detailed research outline and a work plan.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This one-month stay is ideal for a researcher looking to dedicate focused time to library-based work and connect with the NAI research community. It is a great way to advance a specific project or thesis while benefiting from a fully-funded, supportive academic environment.
Our take
This is an excellent opportunity for Africa-focused scholars in the Nordic region. It is less suitable for those not affiliated with a Nordic university or those whose research does not require library access in Uppsala.
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