Deadline: April 6, 2026
Applications are open for the Nordic Africa Institute African Scholarship Programme 2027. The purpose of the African Scholarship Programme is to provide opportunities for early career researchers based in Africa to work and develop their ongoing research at the Nordic Africa Institute. The scholarship offers access to the Institute’s library, hosting by the Institute’s researchers, networking opportunities and other resources that provide for a stimulating research environment.
Through the programme, the Nordic Africa Institute aims to contribute to building capacity in the production of knowledge about Africa, and to promote and establish relations with and between African and Nordic research communities. Hosting guest researchers at the Nordic Africa Institute helps the Institute to learn about current research and to benefit from networking opportunities with scholars from the continent.
Scholarship
- The scholarship includes a return air fare (economy class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance and an installation grant.
- You get access to a workspace in a shared office at the institute.
- The maximum duration of the stay is 90 days, minimum is 60 days.
Eligibility
The programme is open to two categories of early career researchers:
- PhD students enrolled in an Africa-based doctoral program and with a full-time employment at an African-based university or research centre, and who do not have access to PhD funding from an international scholarship or other international funding opportunities.
- Postdoctoral researchers within four years of PhD completion, with an employment at an African university or research centre.
The Institute strives to achieve a fair distribution of scholarship positions in regard to gender and geographic focus. They especially welcome research topics that focus on gender issues and the position of women in society.
Application
Apply online and upload the following documents:
- Up-to-date CV, including list of publications (if available online, please include links)
- Outline of research project, 5 pages:
A well elaborated research proposal containing the following sections:- Introduction
- Research aims and scope
- Literature review
- Research design and methods
- Implications and contribution to knowledge
- Reference list
- Work plan, 1 page:
The plan should be specific for the time spent at the Institute, including research objectives and expected results - Reference: Signed letter of support:
- For PhD students: Signed letter(s) of support from Supervisor/Head of Department confirming both PhD enrollment and employment.
- For postdoctoral researchers: Signed letter of support from Head of Department/Institute confirming current work place/affiliation.
For more information, visit African Scholarship Programme.
