Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027: Funded One-Month Africa Research Stay at the Nordic Africa Institute in Sweden
Applications are open for the Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027, offering eligible researchers a funded one-month research stay at the Nordic Africa Institute in Uppsala, Sweden. Selected scholars receive travel support, free accommodation, daily subsistence allowances, and access to specialist library resources.
Overview
The Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027 is a funded annual initiative offered by the Nordic Africa Institute in Uppsala, Sweden. Designed to strengthen capacity for knowledge production about Africa and foster ties within Nordic research communities, the programme provides eligible scholars with a concentrated one-month research period at the Institute.
Participants gain access to specialist contemporary Africa collections, a shared professional workspace, and connection with NAI research hosts whose work aligns with their topics. The opportunity is intended for researchers seeking dedicated time to advance an existing Africa-focused project within the social sciences or humanities.
Benefits
- Return travel expenses using the least expensive fare from the recipient's residential address in an eligible Nordic country to Uppsala and back.
- Free centrally located accommodation in Uppsala during the one-month stay.
- A daily subsistence allowance of SEK 450.
- A dedicated desk and computer in a shared office at the Nordic Africa Institute.
- Access to the Institute's specialist library collections, including books, periodicals, newspapers, and government publications.
- Engagement with relevant NAI research hosts.
Eligibility
- Academic Stage: Open to master's students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and mid-career researchers.
- Research Focus: Proposed projects must be Africa-oriented and situated within the social sciences or humanities.
- Institutional and Geographic Base: Applicants must be both affiliated with and physically based at a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland at the time of application and when taking up the award.
- Citizenship: Unrestricted; nationals of any country may apply provided they meet the institutional and location requirements.
- Exclusions: Current or former employees and individuals with prior professional affiliation to the Nordic Africa Institute are ineligible.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their documentation online in English through the official application portal. The required application materials include:
- An updated curriculum vitae, including a publication list if applicable.
- A three-to-five-page research project outline detailing objectives, disciplinary context, method, data-gathering techniques, time frame, and theoretical basis.
- A one-page work plan tailored specifically to the one-month visit at NAI.
- A signed reference or letter of support from a supervisor or head of department confirming the applicant's current institutional affiliation and field of research.
Deadline
The closing date for applications is October 11, 2026. Applicants will be notified of selection results by the end of November 2026 at the latest.