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.

The maximum duration of the stay is 90 days. If the Guest Researcher spends less than 90 days at the Institute, the scholarship of SEK 25,000 is reduced proportionally.

To be entitled to the travel costs, the Guest Researcher has to stay for at least two months.

• a complete application form (pdf)

• an up-to-date curriculum vitæ

• a well elaborated research proposal outlining the main features of the research topic pursued during the period in Uppsala

• copies of and/or references to the applicant’s writings

• a letter of support from his/her Head of Department or other senior scholar in the same field.

Applications must reach the Institute by 1 April.

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.

For further details, and application materials, contact: African Guest Researchers Scholarship Programme

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