The Nordic Scholarship Programme 2026

If you are a student or researcher engaged in African studies and affiliated with a Nordic university, the Nordic Scholarship Programme 2026 at the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) in Uppsala, Sweden, offers a valuable opportunity for a one-month focused research stay. Applications are now open, closing on 12 October 2025, with visits planned for 2026, so don’t miss your chance to apply. Here's everything you need to know.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

• Location: Uppsala, Sweden

• Host: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)

• Level: Master’s students, PhD candidates, Postdoctoral researchers

• Target Group: Individuals pursuing Africa-oriented studies in social sciences or humanities, affiliated with a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland (citizenship unrestricted)

• Fields of Focus: Social sciences & humanities with a specific focus on Africa

• Value & Coverage:

  • Travel expenses for least expensive fare (round trip) from residence in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland to Uppsala and back

  • Centrally located accommodation in Uppsala

  • Workspace with desk and computer in a shared office

  • Subsistence allowance: SEK 400 per day

  • Free photocopying: up to 1,000 pages

• Duration: 1 month research visit

• Application Deadline: 12 October 2025

• Start Date: During 2026 (specific timing to be confirmed by NAI)

📚 Programme Overview

The Nordic Scholarship Programme supports a one-month stay at NAI to enhance access to its extensive library collections—specializing in contemporary Africa, including books, periodicals, newspapers, and government publications. Scholars will also benefit from engagement with NAI research hosts, helping build Nordic research community connections and capacity in African studies.

🎁 Benefits

• Fees Covered:

  • Travel (economy, least expensive fare)

  • Accommodation in central Uppsala

  • Workspace with desk and computer

  • Daily living stipend: SEK 400

  • Photocopying: up to 1,000 pages

• What’s Not Covered:

  • Health care insurance or other personal insurance — candidates must arrange these separately

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

1. Be a Master’s student, PhD candidate, or Postdoctoral researcher in social sciences or humanities.

2. Be affiliated with a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland — nationality does not matter.

3. Be pursuing Africa-oriented studies or research

📝 Application Procedure

Applicants should follow the application process via the official NAI portal:

• Application form 

• Likely required documents may include:

  • Cover letter / motivation statement

  • Research proposal or statement of research interest

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Proof of current affiliation with a Nordic institution

• Submit before: 12 October 2025

🧭 Why This Matters

The Nordic Scholarship Programme 2026 is an excellent opportunity for emerging scholars to:

• Tap into NAI’s renowned library and research resources on contemporary Africa.

• Establish connections with Nordic research communities in African studies.

• Advance your research with dedicated time, resources, and academic support.

📞 Contact & Further Info

• Program Coordinator: Marie Karlsson

  • Email: marie.karlsson@nai.uu.se

  • Phone: +46 (0)18 471 52 54

• General Inquiries: nai@nai.uu.se / +46 18 471 52 00

• Visitor’s Address: Villavägen 6, SE-752 36 Uppsala

• Postal Address: Box 1703, SE-751 47 Uppsala

🔗 Apply Now

🔗 Official Link

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