This scholarship programme is directed at scholars in Africa, engaged in research on the African continent.
Female researchers are especially encouraged to apply for these scholarships.
The Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Programme is directed at senior scholars in Africa engaged in research on/about the African continent with a proven track record of extensive post-graduate research experiences.
Women are especially encouraged to apply for these scholarships.
Applications are invited from scholars preferably with research projects related to the following current research themes at the Institute:
1. Cultural Images in and of Africa
2. Global Trade and Regional Integration: African Economies, Producers and Living Conditions
3. Gender and Age in African Cities
4. Post-Conflict Transition, the State and Civil Society in Africa
5. Currencies of Transformation in Africa: Changing Resource Regimes and Times of Uncertainty
Applicants are requested to identify which research theme they want to be attached to.
The Guest Researcher’s scholarship includes a return air-fare (Economy Class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of SEK (Swedish kronor) 250 (approx. USD 30) a day (maximum SEK 25,000 for 90 days) plus an installation grant of SEK 2,500 (approx. USD 300), a shared office and free photocopying facilities up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.
Guest Researchers have access to a computer/MS Word at the office and have to do their own typing.
Application deadline: April every year.
The application should be addressed to:
The Programme Officer The African Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Programme Nordiska Afrikainstitutet P.O. Box 1703 SE-751 47 Uppsala, Sweden
For further information, please contact Nina Klinge-Nygård, (nina.klinge-nygard[at]nai.uu.se), Phone: +46 18 56 22 34