If you are a scholar in the humanities or social sciences seeking a dedicated period for research and intellectual growth, the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS) invites applications for its General Fellowship Programme for the academic year 2026-2027. This prestigious residential fellowship offers scholars from around the world the opportunity to pursue their research in a stimulating and supportive environment. Everything you need to know is in this article.
SCAS General Fellowship Programme Summary
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Host Institution: Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS)
Academic Level: Postdoctoral researchers and senior scholars
Target Group: Scholars in the humanities and social sciences
Fields of Focus: Humanities and social sciences
Funding Type: Fully Funded (Stipend + Accomodation)
Award Duration: One academic year (September – June) or one semester
Application Deadline: 2 June 2025
Eligible to Apply: Scholars from diverse backgrounds, institutions, and countries
Fellowship Overview
The General Fellowship Programme is the cornerstone of SCAS's fellowship offerings, aiming to provide scholars with the freedom to focus on their research interests without the usual teaching and administrative responsibilities. Fellows are expected to actively engage in the Collegium’s scholarly community, participating in seminars and academic events beyond their specific fields of specialization.
Fellowship Benefits
Financial Support: Fellows receive a monthly salary. However, SCAS encourages fellows to seek additional funding sources, such as sabbatical salaries or grants, as the Collegium does not match the salaries from home institutions.
Accommodation: For fellows residing outside the Stockholm–Uppsala region, SCAS provides and covers the cost of accommodation. Efforts are also made to accommodate fellows from Stockholm who are unable to commute.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualifications: Applicants must have held a PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) for at least three years by the time of application.
Early-Career Scholars: Should demonstrate a promising track record of independent achievements beyond the postdoctoral level, including significant publications, and active participation in international forums.
Senior Scholars: Must have a distinguished record of significant and original research achievements over several years and be active at the international forefront of their research fields.
Institutional Affiliation: Holding a university position at the time of application is not a requirement.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply through the Varbi application system by completing the online form and submitting the following documents in PDF format:
Curriculum Vitae: Not exceeding 4 pages.
Research Project Description: A detailed outline of the intended research project, not exceeding 1500 words (excluding bibliography).
List of Major Publications: Up to ten major articles in international peer-reviewed journals and/or significant research monographs or edited volumes.
Sample of Scholarship: One selected article or book chapter representing the applicant's scholarship (in English).
PhD Diploma: A copy of the doctoral degree certificate.
Letters of Reference: Up to three letters (optional). These must be uploaded by the candidate by the application deadline; referees cannot upload or send them separately.
Motivation Statements addressing:
Why SCAS is the preferred institute for the fellowship (up to 100 words).
How the applicant would benefit from a stay at SCAS (up to 100 words).
How the applicant would contribute to the academic and social environment at SCAS (up to 100 words).
🗓️ Important Dates
Application Deadline: 2 June 2025 (23:59 CET). Applicants are advised to submit their applications well ahead of this date, especially considering the national holiday from 28 May to 1 June 2025, which may affect assistance availability.
Notification of Results: Applicants will be informed of the outcome through the Varbi system no later than 28 February 2026.
ℹ️ For more detailed information and to apply, please visit the SCAS official call for applications page.
🔗 OFFICIAL CALL LINK
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