Early career researchers in Africa who want to pursue their own research projects in the fields of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship has been curated for you. The scholarship offers access to the Institute’s library and other resources that provide for a stimulating research environment.

The purpose of the African Scholarship Program is to provide opportunities for early career researchers based in Africa to work and develop their ongoing research at the Nordic Africa Institute. The scholarship offers access to the Institute’s library, hosting by the Institute’s researchers, networking opportunities and other resources that provide for a stimulating research environment.

Through the program, the Nordic Africa Institute aims to contribute to building capacity in the production of knowledge about Africa, and to promote and establish relations with and between African and Nordic research communities.

Length of the Program

The duration of the stay is approximately 90 days (3 months). Also note that most academic institutions in the Nordic countries, including the Nordic Africa Institute, are closed or at least running at a reduced capacity during the periods 15 June–15 August and 15 December–15 January. Applicants can thus not choose these periods for their visit.

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship program is directed at early career researchers based in Africa and engaged in Africa-oriented research. The research topic should be within the disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities, and with a focus on contemporary Africa. The research should also be relevant to the core principles of the UN Agenda 2030, as indicated in the five impact ares of the InstituteOpens in new window.

The programme is open to two main categories of early career researchers:

• Staff full-time employed by an African-based university or research center who are enrolled on a doctoral programme in the African region and who do not have access to an international scholarship
• Postdoctoral researchers (within 4 years or less of PhD completion).

Benefits

• The scholarship includes a return air-fare (economy class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of 400 SEK (approx. 40 USD) per day plus an installation grant of 2,500 SEK (approx. 250 USD) and access to a workspace, including a desk computer, in a shared office at the Institute. Please note that the subsistence allowance will be provided only for the days spent in Uppsala.

How to Apply

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
• Workplan, 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 work place/affiliation and field of research

Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

For more details, kindly visit the official website of the Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship Program