Deadline- 1 April 2013
Nordic African Institute(NAI) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Program in Africa. The objective of this scholarship is to to establish and maintain relations with African research communities. Also this program provide opportunities for African scholars to pursue their own research projects, thereby indirectly strengthening the academic milieux in African countries, and promoting scholarly exchange with Nordic research communities.
Thematic areas-
- Agrarian Change, Property and Resources
- Conflict, Displacement and Transformation
- Globalization, Trade and Regional Integration
- Urban Dynamics
Scholarship offers-
- Scholarship includes a return air-fare (economy class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of SEK (Swedish kronor) 300 (approx. USD 45) a day plus an installation grant of SEK 2,500 (approx. USD 370), 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. To be entitled to a refund of the travel costs, the Guest Researcher has to stay for at least two months.
- Guest Researchers are sometimes invited to write a discussion paper for the Institute’s publications’ series or a short article for the Institute’s website. The draft of the discussion paper should be presented during the stay in Uppsala, preferably in a public forum.
Documents required-
- a completed application form (2 copies)
- a short motivation of selection of NAI research cluster (2 copies)
- an up-to-date curriculum vitae (2 copies)
- a short abstract of the research project to be carried out at the Nordic Africa Institute (2 copies)
- a well elaborated research proposal outlining the main features of the research topic. The proposal should focus on the project to be carried out at the Nordic Africa Institute and include the expected results. Length of the proposal: 5 pages (2 copies)
- copies of and/or references to the applicant’s publications; the two most important articles related to the research project to be pursued at the Nordic Africa Institute (2 copies of each)
- a signed letter of support from the applicant’s Head of Department or other senior scholar in the same field.
Eligibility & Criteria-
The Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Program is directed at scholars in Africa engaged in research on/about the African continent and with a proven track record of extensive research experience. The applicant should be placed at or affiliated with an African university or other African research institution. Women applicants are encouraged to apply for these scholarships.
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