Application Deadline: October 15, 2021
Applications are open for the Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship Programme 2021. The aim of the scholarship programme is to offer a 1-month stay at the Nordic Africa Institute in order to facilitate use of the Institute’s library collections on contemporary Africa (books, periodicals, newspapers, and government publications), and to create links to existing research at the Institute. The scholarships are awarded once per year.
The Nordic Africa Institute conducts research and offers resources that help further understanding about contemporary Africa. They believe that research-based knowledge and analysis offer a solid base for informed decisions and contribute to the fulfilment of the global development agenda.
Financial Support
• The scholarship covers travelling expenses for the least expensive fare from residential address (in Sweden, Finland 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 300 per day and free photocopying up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.
Please note: The scholarship does not include health care insurance or other insurances.
Eligibility
• Open to Master students, PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers pursuing Africa-oriented studies/research in Social Sciences and Humanities;
• Be affiliated to universities and research centers in Sweden, Finland and Iceland, regardless of citizenship;
• Africa-oriented journalists and writers within the discipline of Social Sciences and Humanities in Sweden, Finland and Iceland can also apply for a scholarship.
Application
The application should contain:
• Application form
• Up-to-date CV, including list of publications (if any).
• Outline of research project, 3-5 pages:
o Objective of the research project: The research topic should be clearly identified and contextualized within its academic discipline.
o Method and time frame: Describe how the research project will be accomplished, state the research method, data gathering techniques and time frame.
o Theoretical explication: A brief indication of the theoretical basis of the research project must be included.
o The applicant should clarify what part of the research project he/she will work upon during the stay at the Nordic Africa Institute.
• Reference: A signed letter of support from the applicant’s supervisor or head of department, which confirms current affiliation and field of research. (Scanned versions of signed support letters can be emailed by the applicant.)
For more information, visit Nordic Scholarship.
