Nordic Scholarship Program 2027 at Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
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The Nordic Scholarship Program is an initiative of the Nordic Africa Institute for students pursuing Africa-oriented studies or research.
The scholarship covers travel expenses, accommodation and a subsistence allowance. In addition, it also includes an access to a workspace in a shared office at the Nordic Africa Institute.
In this post, we will provide more details about the Nordic Scholarship Program, and explain how you can submit an application.
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Applications are now open for the 2027 Nordic Africa Institute’s Nordic Scholarship Programme.
Through the Nordic Scholarship Programme, NAI aims to contribute to building capacity in the production of knowledge about Africa, and to promote and establish relations with and between Nordic research communities.
If you are a student or researcher engaged in Africa-focused studies at a University in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland, the Nordic Scholarship Programme gives you the opportunity to visit NAI for one month.
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Scholarship Requirements
To be considered for the Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship, you must:
You must be a master student, PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher in the social sciences or humanities.
You may apply regardless of citizenship, but you must be affiliated to a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland.
You must be pursuing Africa-oriented studies/research within the fields of social sciences or humanities.
Benefits
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 and free photocopying up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.
Required Documents
Up-to-date CV, including list of publications (if any).
Outline of research project, 3-5 pages:
Objective of the research project: The research topic should be clearly identified and contextualized within its academic discipline.
Method and time frame: Describe how the research project will be accomplished, state the research method, data gathering techniques and time frame.
Theoretical explication: A brief indication of the theoretical basis of the research project must be included.
Work plan, 1 page:
The plan should be specific for the time spent at the Institute; clarifying what part of the research project the applicant will work on during the stay at the Nordic Africa Institute.
Reference: A signed letter of support from the applicant’s supervisor or head of department, which confirms current affiliation and field of research.
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How to Apply
To apply for the Nordic Scholarship Program, interested and qualified candidates should click the button below to visit the NAI’s website and submit an application.
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