The program is part of the Swedish governments international award scheme aimed at developing global leaders for the United Nations Sustainable Development and it is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden and administered by SI. The goal is to equip 300 participants with the skills necessary to play an active role in developing the societies they live in.

You have a minimum 3,000 hours work experience You have demonstrated leadership experience. You have been admitted to a Swedish institution

Application Deadline

15^th October 2019 ? 15 January 2020 for the master?s program

10^th February ? 20^th February 2020 for the SISGP

Eligible Countries

International students especially developing countries

Eligibility Criteria

If,

You have a minimum 3,000 hours work experience

You have demonstrated leadership experience

You have been admitted to a Swedish institution

Value of Scholarship

Tuition fees

Living expenses of 10,000 SEK

Travel grant of 15,000 SEK for people living outside Sweden

How to Apply

Apply for a master?s program

Apply through the University Admission online portal

A completed application must contain a completed motivation letter, a CV, two valid and completed reference letters, valid and completed proof of leadership and work experience, a copy of valid identification.

Apply for SISGP scholarship

For more information, https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/swedish-institute-scholarships-for-global-professionals/

The Nordic African Institute ? Claude Ake Visiting Chair

The program is to awarded to 1 applicant to honor the fond memory of Claude Ake, a prominent African scholar and humanist. It is intended for scholarly participants who combine a commitment to scholarly engagements and strong social advocacy and justice. It is an invitation from globally recognized senior scholars and professorial competence. This award is financed by the Department of Peace and Conflict Research, and the Nordic African Institute.

The grant covers 25,000 SEK Stipend/month for the 3 months duration of the program. Travel costs and accommodation for holder and accompanying spouse where applicable.

Application Deadline

1^st December 2019

Eligibility

This is open to globally recognized senior scholars.

Female application is welcome

Value of Scholarship

25,000 SEK Stipend/month for the 3 months duration of the program

Travel costs and accommodation for holder and accompanying spouse where applicable.

How to Apply

A completed and recent CV containing all relevant information including titles, scholarly work, publications and research.

Abstract of the research to be undertaken

A research proposal

Two publications from the applicants

A signed nomination letter from a senior scholar in the same field

A signed letter from the applicants? Head o Department to show support of nomination from the institution

For more information, visit site  https://www.nai.uu.se/opportunities/claude-ake-visiting-chair.html