Nordic Africa Institute African Scholarship Programme 2027

📖 About Nordic Africa Institute African Scholarship Programme

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.
• Hosting by the Institute's researchers.
• Networking opportunities.
• Other resources that provide a stimulating research environment.

Through this programme, the Nordic Africa Institute aims to:

• Build capacity in the production of knowledge about Africa.
• Promote and establish relations between African and Nordic research communities.
• Learn about current research and benefit from networking opportunities with scholars from the continent.

🎁 Benefits of the Scholarship Programme

• Return air fare (economy class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance, and an installation grant.
• Access to a workspace in a shared office at the institute.
• Duration of stay: Maximum 90 days, Minimum 60 days.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible to apply for the African Scholarship Programme if you fall into one of the following categories:

1. PhD Students:

   • Enrolled in an Africa-based doctoral program.
   • Full-time employment at an African-based university or research center.
   • No access to PhD funding from international scholarships or other international funding opportunities.

2. Postdoctoral Researchers:

   • Within four years of completing your PhD.
   • Employment at an African university or research center.

📝 Application Date and Process

How to Apply

Apply online and upload the following documents:

1. Up-to-date CV:

   • Include a list of publications (if available online, please include links).

2. 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.

3. Work Plan (1 page):

   • Specific plan for the time spent at the Institute, including research objectives and expected results.

4. 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 workplace/affiliation.

Important Notes:

• Proposals are carefully reviewed, and it is important to present your research in your own words and framing. Using AI to develop your text may disadvantage you in the assessment process.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Persons currently or previously employed by or otherwise professionally affiliated with the Nordic Africa Institute are not eligible for scholarships.
• Applications must be submitted in English.
• In the extraordinary event that the Scholarship Programme for 2027 does not receive full funding, applicants will be informed immediately.

📅 Application Deadline

06 April, 2026

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the Nordic Africa Institute African Scholarship Programme.
• Apply for the scholarship here.

• 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.