Are you a Master’s, PhD, or Postdoctoral researcher engaged in Africa-focused studies? The Nordic Scholarship Programme 2026 at the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI), Uppsala, Sweden is now open for applications! This prestigious fellowship provides scholars affiliated with universities in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland the chance to conduct research, access world-class library collections, and build research networks in Africa-related studies.

Nordic Scholarship Programme – Overview

Host Country: Sweden
Host Institution: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI), Uppsala
Eligible Degrees: Master’s, PhD, Postdoctoral
Eligible Fields: Social Sciences & Humanities with an Africa focus
Eligible Applicants: Students and researchers affiliated with universities/research centers in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland
Duration: One-month research stay at NAI
Deadline: 12 October 2025

Purpose of the Nordic Scholarship in Sweden

The programme aims to:

Strengthen Africa-oriented knowledge production in the Nordic region.
Provide access to NAI’s unique Africa-focused collections (books, journals, newspapers, government publications).
Facilitate collaboration with NAI researchers and foster academic networking.
Support emerging scholars with resources, workspace, and funding to advance their research.

Eligibility Criteria to study in Sweden with stipend

To apply, you must:

Be a Master’s student, PhD candidate, or Postdoctoral researcher in social sciences or humanities.
Be affiliated with a university/research center in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland.
Be conducting Africa-oriented research or studies.
Open to all nationalities (citizenship not a restriction).

Application Process for fully funded Sweden Scholarship in Eruope?

Follow these steps to apply for the Nordic Scholarship Programme 2026:

Step 1: Check Eligibility – Ensure you meet the criteria above.

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Step 2: Prepare Application Documents – Include details of your affiliation, Africa-focused research, and objectives for the one-month stay.

Step 3: Submit Online Application – via the official NAI portal.

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Benefits of the Nordic international research fellowships

This fully funded fellowship in Sweden provides:

Travel Expenses: Round-trip (cheapest fare) from your home in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland to Uppsala.
Free Accommodation: Centrally located in Uppsala for the one-month stay.
Workspace & Facilities: Desk, computer, and access to the NAI library.
Subsistence Allowance: SEK 400 per day.
Free Photocopying: Up to 1,000 copies.

Note: The scholarship does not cover health insurance — scholars must arrange their own.

Apply Now-Start Research in Sweden

The Nordic Scholarship Programme 2026 at NAI, Sweden, is a unique opportunity for emerging researchers in the Nordic region to deepen Africa-focused studies with full financial support. If you are passionate about Africa-oriented research, this one-month fellowship in Uppsala could be a career-defining step.

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