SCAS-Nordic Fellowship Programme 2026/27
- Omran Aburayya
- Apr 28
- 2 min read
If you are a Nordic scholar in the humanities or social sciences seeking a distinguished research opportunity, the SCAS-Nordic Fellowship Programme for the academic year 2026–27 invites applications. Hosted by the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS) in Uppsala, Sweden, this fully funded fellowship offers a conducive environment for scholarly research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Applications are open until 2 June 2025.
🗒️ SCAS-Nordic Fellowship Summary
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Host Institution: Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS)
Academic Level: Postdoctoral researchers and senior scholars
Target Group: Scholars holding a position at a university in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Åland)
Fields of Research: Humanities and social sciences
Funding: Fully Funded
Duration: One semester (Autumn: 1 September – 11 December 2026; Spring: 11 January – 11 June 2027) or full academic year (1 September 2026 – 11 June 2027)
Application Deadline: 2 June 2025
Start Date: Flexible within the specified periods
Eligible To: Scholars holding a position at a university in the Nordic countries
🎓 Fellowship Overview
The SCAS-Nordic Fellowship Programme aims to strengthen ties between the Swedish research community and Nordic colleagues. Fellows are expected to engage in independent research, participate in seminars, and contribute to the academic environment at SCAS. The programme is funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (RJ) and is open to scholars who have held a PhD for at least three years at the time of application.
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
Retain home university position during fellowship
Accommodation provided for fellows residing outside the Stockholm–Uppsala region
Grants from Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (RJ) cover payroll expenses
Research Environment: Access to a vibrant academic community at SCAS
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage with scholars from diverse backgrounds
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualifications:
PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) held for at least three years at the time of application
Early-Career Scholars:
Promising track record of independent achievements beyond the postdoctoral level
Significant publications
Active participation in international forums
Senior Scholars:
PhD held for at least ten years
Demonstrated record of significant and original research achievements
Active at the international forefront of their research fields
Institutional Affiliation
Must hold a position at a university in the Nordic countries
📝 Application Procedure
1. Prepare Application Documents:
Curriculum vitae (not exceeding 4 pages)
Description of intended research project (not exceeding 1500 words)
List of major publications (up to ten)
One article or chapter representing your scholarship (in English)
Motivation statements addressing:
- Why SCAS? (100 words)
- How you would benefit from a stay at SCAS (100 words)
- How you would contribute to the academic and social environment at SCAS (100 words)
Copy of PhD diploma
Up to three letters of reference (optional; must be uploaded by the candidate)
2. Submit Application:
- Apply through the Varbi application system
- Submit all documents as PDF files
3. Selection Process:
Applications reviewed by a selection committee composed of Long-term Fellows
Final decisions made by the Principal of SCAS
Applicants notified of results via the Varbi system by 28 February 2026
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