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.

The length of the programme

The duration of the stay is approximately 90 days (3 months). Also note that most academic institutions in the Nordic countries, including the Nordic Africa Institute, are closed or at least running at a reduced capacity during the periods June – August and mid-December to mid-January. Applicants can thus not choose these periods for their visit.

Financial support and other benefits

The scholarship includes a return air-fare (economy class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of 450 SEK (approx. 50 USD) per day plus an installation grant of 2,500 SEK (approx. 280 USD) and access to a workspace, including a desk computer, in a shared office at the Institute. Please note that the subsistence allowance will be provided only for the days spent in Uppsala.

The Institute’s library is specialised in literature on contemporary Africa and focuses on Social Sciences. Furthermore, Guest Researchers have access to the Uppsala University Library and to the Library of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.

Who can apply?

You are eligible to apply for the African Scholarship Programme if you fall into one of the following two categories:

• You are PhD student 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.
• You are a postdoctoral researcher within four years of completing your PhD, with an employment at an African university or research centre.

What’s in it for you?

• 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.

To apply please visit:

https://nai.uu.se/opportunities/scholarships/african-scholarship-programme.html