Nordic Scholarship Program 2026 at Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) | Fully Funde
Applications are now open for the 2026 Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) Nordic Scholarship Programme, designed for students and researchers pursuing Africa-oriented studies.
The programme offers financial support, accommodation, and access to a collaborative research environment in Sweden, with the goal of building capacity in the production of knowledge about Africa and strengthening ties between Nordic research communities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Sweden
- Study Abroad: Yes (Europe)
- Category: Masters | PhD | Postdoctoral Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Open to all
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $1,280 monthly stipend | Free accommodation | Travel expenses covered
- Language Requirement: No IELTS required
- Deadline: October 12, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the NAI Nordic Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a Master’s student, PhD candidate, or postdoctoral researcher in the social sciences or humanities.
- Be affiliated with a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland.
- Be engaged in Africa-oriented studies or research.
Benefits
- Travel expenses covered for the most affordable round-trip fare between your residence (in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland) and Uppsala, Sweden.
- Free, centrally located accommodation in Uppsala.
- A desk, computer, and access to resources at the Nordic Africa Institute.
- Daily subsistence allowance of SEK 400 (about $1,280 per month).
- Free photocopying of up to 1,000 copies.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online via the Nordic Africa Institute’s official website: Click here to apply.
Application Deadline
October 12, 2025
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