Nordic Scholarship Programme 2026 | Fully Funded 1-Month Research Stay at the Nordic Africa Institute

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Overview

The Nordic Scholarship Programme 2026, hosted by the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) in Uppsala, Sweden, supports Master’s students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers engaged in Africa-focused studies. The programme offers a one-month fully funded stay at NAI, providing scholars with access to its extensive Africa-focused library and the chance to connect with leading Nordic research communities.

Application Deadline: 12 October 2025

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be Master’s students, PhD candidates, or postdoctoral researchers in the social sciences or humanities.
Be affiliated with a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland (citizenship is not restricted).
Be conducting Africa-oriented studies or research.

Benefits

Travel expenses (least expensive fare) from residential address to Uppsala, Sweden, and return.
Free accommodation in central Uppsala.
Subsistence allowance of SEK 400 per day.
Workspace and computer in a shared office at NAI.
Library access to NAI’s vast collections on contemporary Africa (books, periodicals, newspapers, government documents).
Up to 1,000 free photocopies.

Programme Components

1-month research residency at the Nordic Africa Institute.
Integration into NAI’s academic environment and collaboration with NAI research hosts.
Opportunity to build strong links within Nordic and Africa-focused research networks.

Application Requirements

Online application form via NAI’s scholarship portal.
Research proposal highlighting an Africa-focused study area.
Proof of university affiliation in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland.
Academic CV and supporting documents.

Selection Criteria

Relevance of proposed research to Africa-focused studies.
Academic merit and potential contribution to knowledge production.
Strength of affiliation with Nordic research communities.

Application Process

Visit the official NAI scholarship portal.
Complete the online application form and upload the required documents.
Submit before 12 October 2025.
Selected candidates will be informed directly by NAI.

For more information and application:

Visit the official website of the Nordic Scholarship Programme 2026 | Fully Funded 1-Month Research Stay at the Nordic Africa Institute

Nordic Scholarship Programme 2026 | Fully Funded 1-Month Research Stay at the Nordic Africa Institute

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