{"id":5406,"date":"2013-01-29T00:58:46","date_gmt":"2013-01-29T00:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=5406"},"modified":"2013-09-14T22:39:27","modified_gmt":"2013-09-14T22:39:27","slug":"african-guest-researchers-scholarship-programme-at-the-nordic-africa-institute-sweden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=5406","title":{"rendered":"African Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Programme at the Nordic Africa Institute (Sweden)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"NAIGuest Researcher at NAI \u2013 Africa<\/h1>\n<\/hgroup>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a0\u00a0Deadline for applications:\u00a01 April 2013\u00a0(for a scholarship in 2014)<\/span><\/div>\n
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The purpose of the programme<\/div>\n
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One important task of the Nordic Africa Institute is to establish and maintain relations with African research communities. This is inter alia carried out through a Guest Researchers\u2019 Scholarship Programme, the aim of which is to 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.<\/p>\n

Who can apply?\u00a0Application form<\/a>\u00a0(pdf)
\nThe Guest Researchers\u2019 Scholarship Programme 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. We would especially like to encourage women to apply for these scholarships.<\/p>\n

Applications are invited from scholars with research projects related to current thematic research clusters at the Institute:<\/p>\n

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  1. Agrarian Change, Property and Resources<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Conflict, Displacement and Transformation<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Globalization, Trade and Regional Integration<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Urban Dynamics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Please see this website for more details on the research clusters<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Applicants are requested to identify within what cluster their project fits best and to motivate the identification.<\/p>\n

    The scholarship and facilities
    \nThe Guest Researchers’ 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.<\/p>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    Please note that most academic institutions in the Nordic countries, including the Nordic Africa Institute, are closed or at least running at a reduced capacity during the periods 15 June\u201315 August and 15 December\u201315 January. Applicants are thus asked not to choose these periods for their visit.<\/p>\n

    The Institute\u2019s library is specialized in literature on contemporary Africa and focuses on Social Sciences. Guest Researchers also have access to the Uppsala University Library, including their online resources, and to the Library of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.<\/p>\n

    Additional activities
    \nGuest Researchers are sometimes invited to write a discussion paper for the Institute\u2019s publications\u2019 series or a short article for the Institute\u2019s website. The draft of the discussion paper should be presented during the stay in Uppsala, preferably in a public forum.<\/p>\n

    The application should contain<\/p>\n