African Scholarship Programme at Nordic Africa Institute 2027

If you are an early-career researcher based in Africa, the African Scholarship Programme provides opportunities for you to come to us to work on your research for a period of two to three months.

About The Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)

The Nordic Africa Institute conducts research and offers resources that help further understanding about contemporary Africa. We believe that research-based knowledge and analysis offer a solid base for informed decisions and contribute to the fulfilment of the global development agenda.

Nordic Africa institute (NAI) African Scholarship Programme

Aim and Benefits of Nordic Africa institute (NAI) African Scholarship Programme

• 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.

Requirements for Nordic Africa institute (NAI) African Scholarship Programme Qualification

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.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Apply online and upload the following documents:

• Up-to-date CV, including list of publications (if available online, please include links)
• Outline of research project, 5 pages: A well elaborated research proposal containing the following sections:
  • Introduction
  • Research aims and scope
  • Literature review
  • Research design and methods
  • Implications and contribution to knowledge
  • Reference list

• Work plan, 1 page: The plan should be specific for the time spent at the Institute, including research objectives and expected results
• Reference: Signed letter of support:
  • For PhD students: Signed letter(s) of support from Supervisor/Head of Department confirming both PhD enrollment and employment.
  • For postdoctoral researchers: Signed letter of support from Head of Department/Institute confirming current work place/affiliation.

Please be aware that we read proposals carefully and it is important to us to learn about your research in your words and framing. Using AI to develop your text may place you at a disadvatage in our assessment process.

For more information about the scholarship programme, please contact [email protected].

For more details, Kindly visit Nordic Africa Institute Scholarship webpage