2027 Nordic Scholarship Programme: Fully Funded Opportunity

Nordic Scholarship Programme

Nordic Scholarship Programme: Nurturing African Research Talent

The Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) invites suitably qualified candidates for the 2027 Nordic Scholarship Programme.

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Nordic Scholarship Programme covers travel expenses, accommodation and a subsistence allowance for students engaged in Africa-focused studies to learn

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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Nordic Scholarship Programme
Abstract

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Details of Nordic Scholarship Programme

The NAI African Scholarship is open to early-career researchers based in Africa, engaged in research within the Social Sciences and Humanities, with a contemporary Africa focus.

If you are a student or researcher engaged in Africa-focused studies relevant to the core principles of the UN Agenda 2030, as indicated in the five impact ares of the Institute.

The Institute strives to achieve a fair distribution of scholarship positions in regards to gender and geographic focus. It especially welcome research topics that focus on gender issues and the position of women in society.

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

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Nordic Scholarship Programme
Benefits and Timeline

  • The scholarship covers travel expenses, accommodation, and a subsistence allowance.
  • You get access to a workspace in a shared office at the Institute for your one-month stay.
  • 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 400 per day and free photocopying up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.

2027 Nordic Scholarship Programme
Requirements

The Nordic Scholarship Programme has the following requirements;

  • Be a PhD students enrolled in an Africa-based doctoral program and with a full-time employment at an African-based university or research centre, and who do not have access to PhD funding from an international scholarship or other international funding opportunities.
  • Be a Postdoctoral researchers within four years of PhD completion, with an employment at an African university or research centre.

Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027 Required Documents

To apply for the Nordic Scholarship 2027, you will be required to submit 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 containing the following sections:
    • Introduction
    • Research aims and scope
    • Literature review
    • Research design and methods
    • Implications and contribution to knowledge
    • Reference list
  • Work plan, 1 page:
    The plan should be specific for the time spent at the Institute, including research objectives and expected results
  • Reference: Signed letter of support:
    • For PhD students: Signed letter(s) of support from Supervisor/Head of Department confirming both PhD enrollment and employment.
    • For postdoctoral researchers: Signed letter of support from Head of Department/Institute confirming current work place/affiliation.

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How To Apply for Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027

To apply for the Nordic Scholarship Programme, interested and qualified candidates:

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Prepare all required documents
  • Apply online and upload the required documents

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: April 6th, 2026


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