Applications are welcome for the Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship Programme for Early-Career Researchers based in Africa.
The scholarship programme is directed at early-career researchers based in Africa and engaged in Africa-oriented research. The research topic should be within the disciplines of social sciences and humanities, with a focus on contemporary Africa.
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, hosted by the Institute’s researchers, networking opportunities, and other resources that provide 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.
Benefits
The scholarship includes;
- a return air-fare (economy class), accommodation,
- a subsistence allowance of 400 SEK per day plus an installation grant of 2,500 SEK and
- access to a workspace, including a desk computer, in a shared office at the Institute.
Eligibility
The Nordic Africa Institute is open to two main categories of early-career researchers:
- Staff full-time employed by an African-based university or research centre who are enrolled on a doctoral programme in the African region and who do not have access to an international scholarship
- Postdoctoral researchers (within 5 years or less of PhD completion).
Application Process
Apply online and upload the following documents:
- Up-to-date CV, including list of publications (if available online, including links)
- Outline of the research project, 5 pages: A well-elaborated research proposal
- A one-page work plan: The plan should be specific for the time spent at the Institute, including research objectives and expected results
- Reference: A signed letter of support from the applicant’s Head of Department or another senior scholar in the same field, which confirms the current workplace, affiliation, and field of research
To apply for the Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship Programme for Early-Career Researchers, click here
Deadline: April 10, 2024.
For more information on the Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship Programme for Early-Career Researchers, visit the official site.
