African Master’s and PhD researchers are supported by the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) Scholarship Program, which gives them the chance to further their current studies at the institute. Living expenses, settling-in benefits, and travel expenditures are all covered by this scholarship.
In order to create an engaging learning environment, awardees are given a workspace with a personal computer as well as access to the institute’s library and research materials. The program’s objectives are to foster cooperation between the Nordic and African research communities and to increase research capacity on Africa.
Eligibility Criteria :
- full-time employees of a research institution or university in Africa who are pursuing a PhD degree there without being eligible for an international scholarship.
- postdoctoral researchers who have finished their doctoral studies in the last five years.
- All citizens of Africa are welcome.
- Candidates must be connected to research institutes or universities in Iceland, Denmark, Finland, or Sweden.
Host Country: Sweden
Eligible Countries: All African Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | Stipend | Accommodation | Return Ticket |
Benefits :
- Travel Assistance: Economy class return airfare.
- Financial Support: 400 SEK (about $40 USD) each day for subsistence.
- A stipend of 2,500 SEK (about $250 USD) for one installation.
- Workspace & Resources: A desk computer and a designated workspace are available.
- Utilizing the Nordic Africa Institute’s dedicated library on modern-day Africa with a concentration on social sciences.
- access to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Library and the Uppsala University Library.
- Networking and Academic Exposure: Nordic Africa Institute research presentation opportunity.
- possibility of traveling to other Nordic institutions.
Deadline: March 31, 2025
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