Applications are open for the Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027 at the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) in Uppsala, Sweden. If you pursue Africa-focused studies or research at a university in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland, this programme funds a one-month research stay at NAI.
Scholars use NAI’s library collections on contemporary Africa and connect with Institute research hosts. Closing date: 11 October 2026. Outcomes expected by the end of November 2026.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official Nordic Africa Institute programme page. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Nordic Scholarship Programme |
| Host | Nordic Africa Institute (NAI), Uppsala, Sweden |
| Duration | 1 month research stay |
| Fields | Social sciences or humanities - Africa-oriented research |
| Who | Master’s students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral or mid-career researchers |
| Affiliation | Must be based at a university/research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland (at application and during the stay) |
| Citizenship | Any citizenship (affiliation requirement applies) |
| Subsistence | SEK 450 per day + travel + free Uppsala accommodation + shared office desk/computer |
| Deadline | 11 October 2026 |
| Official page | nai.uu.se - Nordic Scholarship Programme |
| Apply | Online application (ReachMee) |
Benefits
- Travel (least expensive fare) from your Nordic residential address to Uppsala and return
- Free centrally located accommodation in Uppsala
- Desk and computer in a shared office at NAI
- Subsistence allowance of SEK 450 per day
- Access to NAI’s library collections on contemporary Africa (books, periodicals, newspapers, government publications)
- Connection to NAI research hosts and Nordic Africa research networks
Note: The scholarship does not include health care or other insurance.
Eligibility
- Africa-oriented studies/research in the social sciences or humanities
- Master’s student, PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, or mid-career researcher
- Affiliated to and based at a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland when you apply and when you take up the scholarship
- Any citizenship is allowed if the affiliation rule is met
- Not eligible: current or previous NAI employees or people otherwise professionally affiliated with NAI
- Application and appendices must be in English; incomplete applications are not considered
Required Documents
- Up-to-date CV (including publications, if any)
- Research project outline (3 - 5 pages): objectives, method and timeframe, brief theoretical basis
- Work plan (1 page) specific to the NAI stay
- Signed letter of support from supervisor or head of department confirming affiliation and field of research
Proposals are evaluated primarily on the research outline. Write in your own words - using AI to draft your text may disadvantage your application.
How to Apply
- Read the full call on the official NAI page.
- Prepare CV, research outline, work plan, and supervisor/department support letter in English.
- Submit online via the ReachMee application portal by 11 October 2026.
- Await selection results (by end of November 2026 at the latest).
Questions: marie.karlsson@nai.uu.se · +46 (0)18 471 52 54
Official Links
Apply - Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027
Programme overview - Nordic Africa Institute
Nordic Africa Institute - homepage
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FAQs - Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027
When is the deadline?
11 October 2026.
How long is the stay?
One month at the Nordic Africa Institute in Uppsala.
Who can apply?
Master’s, PhD, postdoc or mid-career researchers in Africa-focused social sciences/humanities who are based at universities in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland.
What does funding cover?
Travel, free accommodation, a shared office desk/computer, and SEK 450/day subsistence. Insurance is not included.
Where do I apply?
Through the official ReachMee portal linked from NAI.
