The Nordic Africa Institute is currently inviting applications from qualified candidates for the Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027. This initiative offers a fully funded opportunity to students or researchers engaged in…[full details below]
The Nordic Africa Institute is inviting applications for the Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027, a fully funded opportunity for students and researchers conducting Africa-focused studies at universities in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland. The programme allows eligible participants to spend one month at the Nordic Africa Institute, providing an opportunity to work in a research-focused environment and make progress on their ongoing academic projects.
The scholarship is particularly intended to support students and early-career researchers who are actively developing research related to Africa. During their stay at the Nordic Africa Institute, successful applicants can use the opportunity to advance their research, access relevant academic resources and engage with an environment focused on African studies. The programme is designed to complement research already underway rather than replace a participant’s existing university studies.
If you are interested in the Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027, you should carefully review the eligibility requirements, research criteria and application guidelines before applying. Make sure your proposed work aligns with the programme’s focus on Africa-related research and prepare the required academic and research documents in advance. Applicants should also check the official application deadline and submission requirements to ensure that their application is completed on time.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Nordic Africa Institute
- Host Institution(s): Nordic Africa Institute
- Funding Amount: Fully-funded
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Researchers
- Nationality: African Students
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the NORDIC Scholarship Programme are as follows:
- You must be pursuing Africa-oriented studies/research within the fields of social sciences or humanities.
- You can be a master student, PhD candidate, postdoctoral or mid-career researcher.
- You may apply regardless of citizenship, but you must be affiliated to and based at a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland (both when you apply and when you take up the scholarship).
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship benefits for NORDIC Scholarship Programme include:
- A return air-fare (economy class)
- Accommodation,
- A subsistence allowance
- Access to a workspace in a shared office at the Institute.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested candidates seeking for the NORDIC Scholarship Programme 2027 should Apply online and upload the following documents:
- Up-to-date CV, including list of publications (if available online, please include links)
- Outline of research project, 5 pages:
- A well elaborated research proposal
- Work plan, 1 page:
- The plan should be specific for the time spent at the Institute, including research objectives and expected results
- Reference: A signed letter of support from the applicant’s Head of Department or other senior scholar in the same field, which confirms current affiliation and field of research.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Persons currently or previously employed by or otherwise professionally affiliated with the Nordic Africa Institute are not eligible for scholarships. Kindly also note that the application must be in English. In the extraordinary event that the Scholarship Programme for 2027 does not receive full funding, applicants will be informed immediately.
It is also possible to apply through regular postal service. For more information contact marie.karlsson@nai.uu.se.
Application deadline: October 11, 2026