The Nordic Africa Institute invites Nordic researchers to encourage their African partners to apply to its Virtual Library Programme.
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The Nordic Africa Institute invites researchers to apply to its Virtual Library Programme.
The programme provides time-limited access to selected e-resources from the Institute’s library, along with an introductory session via Zoom. Through the programme, the Nordic Africa Institute aims to contribute to building capacity in the production of knowledge about Africa, and to promote and establish relations with and between African and Nordic research communities. It also aims to strengthen the operational objectives of Co-creation of knowledge and Bridging of African and Nordic perspectives in the institute’s strategy for 2022-2026.
The duration of the programme is for a year, a longer period in comparison to the Institute’s other shorter scholarships. As participants in the programme may be based at their own institutions, this longer period is chosen to facilitate research over time. Participants may have obligations towards their home institutions parallel to the programme.
Who can apply?
The programme is directed at early carrier researchers based in Africa and engaged in Africa-oriented research. The research topic should be within the disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities, and with a focus on contemporary Africa. The research should also be relevant to the core principles of the UN Agenda 2030
The programme is open to: Postdoctoral researchers employed by an African-based university or research centre and who are part of an approved research project with African and Nordic partners (Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland).
How to apply?
To apply for the programme, follow the link below. Candidates are asked to submit a description of their research project as well as letters of support.