Study in Sweden: Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship Program 2027 (Fully Funded)

The Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) Nordic Scholarship Program 2027 is a great opportunity to spend one month at the Institute in Uppsala, Sweden, with financial support for travel, accommodation, and everyday expenses.

The Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship 2027 aims to enhance knowledge about Africa and promote academic cooperation among Nordic research communities. The chosen scholars will enjoy a research environment, including a workspace and computer at NAI and conveniently situated lodging in Uppsala.

Eligible Programmes for the Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship

African Studies
Development Studies
Political Science
International Relations
Sociology
Anthropology
Economics
History
Geography
Law
Cultural Studies
Gender Studies
International Development
Peace and Conflict Studies
Migration Studies
Human Rights
Media and Communication

Requirements for the Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship Program

1. Be a Master’s Student, PhD Candidate, or Postdoctoral Researcher

Applicants who are eligible for the programme include:

Master’s students
PhD students
Postdoctoral researchers

2. Have an affiliation with an Eligible Institution

Applicants can be from any country or have any citizenship. But they must be linked with a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland now.
Applicants should ensure their submission properly evidences their present academic connection.

3. Conduct Africa-Focused Research

The proposed research or study should be Africa-focused.
Applicants should include a clear statement of the research’s relevance to Africa, as well as the academic background and relevance of the study.

Required Documents for the Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship Program 2027

Updated CV
Research Project Outline
One-Page Work Plan
Signed Reference or Letter of Support

Benefits of the Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship Program 2027

1. Travel Expenses

The scholarship includes the cost of the cheapest fare from the scholar’s home address in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland to Uppsala and return.

2. Free Accommodation in Uppsala

Selected scholarship holders will receive free lodging in a strategically located residence in Uppsala for the duration of their visit. This gives students easy access to both the Institute and the city, while also helping to reduce their accommodation costs.

3. Daily Subsistence Allowance.

The programme provides a daily allowance of 450 SEK. The grant is intended to help successful applicants with their day-to-day living expenses while they are here.

4. Nordic Africa Institute workspace

A desktop and computer in a shared office space at the Nordic Africa Institute will be available for scholarship holders.

5. Free Photocopying

The scholarship includes free photocopying up to 1000 copies. This could be a significant help for scholars who need to reproduce academic materials and documents during their study stay.

6. Academic and Research Networking

Besides the concrete financial incentives, NAI also provides the opportunity to meet with experts and be part of an Africa-oriented academic community.