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EDUCATION => Scholarships => Topic started by: sparrow on Jul 23, 2010, 03:01 AM

Title: PhD Study Scholarships 2011 at The Nordic Africa Institute, Sweden
Post by: sparrow on Jul 23, 2010, 03:01 AM
The Nordic Africa Institute, which encourages research and studies on Africa in the Nordic countries, invites applications for a number of one-month scholarships to facilitate use of the Institute's library. The scholarships cover travel expenses to and from Uppsala and include a shared office and free accommodation in a shared student apartment.

Next deadline for applications: 1 October 2010
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» Application form (pdf)

Who can apply?
Students pursuing Africa-oriented studies at universities and colleges in the Nordic countries are eligible candidates for these scholarships, regardless of citizenship. A basic academic degree (Bachelor's degree) is required. The scholarships are also intended for Africa-oriented journalists and textbook writers.

The purpose of the Study Scholarships:
The primary purpose of the scholarships is to offer the scholarship holders a one-month stay at the Nordic Africa Institute in order to facilitate use of the Institute's large library collections on contemporary Africa (books, periodicals, newspapers, and government publications).

Application date:
The study scholarships are awarded once per year and the applications must be
in by 1 October (for the spring and autumn semester of coming year).

Further information: Inga-Britt Isaksson-Faris (inga-britt.faris@nai.uu.se), phone +46 18 56 22 00.

PhD Study Scholarships 2011 at The Nordic Africa Institute, Sweden (http://www.nai.uu.se/scholarships/study/)