Awards for Study in Scandinavia
Applicants are urged to arrange their academic or professional affiliations as far in advance as possible. Applicants must secure these placements or affiliations on their own; the ASF cannot assist in establishing contacts.
The ASF requires confirmation of invitation or affiliation from the institution or individuals detailed in the proposal.
Since July and August are traditionally holiday months in Scandinavia, many people may not be available for consultation. Applicants are cautioned to plan their projects accordingly.
Applicants are expected to devote full time to their proposed study or research, and must justify the length of time needed to complete their project.
Awards are based on the application submitted; subsequent changes in the proposal are discouraged and may not be considered.
Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential.
Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents.
Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in Scandinavia.
Team projects are eligible, but each member must apply as an individual, submitting a separate, fully-documented application.
First priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an ASF award. Only in exceptional cases will a third award be considered.
The ASF considers it desirable that all candidates have at least some ability in the language of the host country, even if it is not essential for the execution of the research plan.
For projects that require a command of one or more Scandinavian (or other) languages, candidates should defer application until they have the necessary proficiency.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (normally $5,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available. Over $300,000 is available for the 2011-12 competition. Awards are made in all fields.
PLEASE SUBMIT ONE ORIGINAL PAPER COPY AND ONE ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW. Each version must contain one of each item, collated in the order shown. Do not staple or use a binder for the paper copy, please use papers clips only (optional).
- Signed application form.
- Project summary (not to exceed 200 words) .
- Budget form.
- Project Statement (not to exceed 1,200 words) and bibliography.
- Curriculum vitae (not to exceed ten pages including publications listing).
- Invitation and other relevant correspondence confirming the availability of overseas resources.
PLEASE SUBMIT ORIGINAL COPIES (one copy each) IN SEALED ENVELOPES OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW. It is not necessary to submit these items electronically or to collate them with the application form.
- Three Letters of Reference (see above instructions)
- Academic Transcripts (see above instructions)
- Click to download the Application Form in Microsoft Word format
Applicant must notify ASF if they receive other award offers.
ASF does not fun: travel for attendence at professional meetings, conferences, seminars, or conventions; performances or exhibitions; publication costs; equipment purchases, including personal computers, software, and cell phones; research assistants; institutional overhead costs; tuition fees from US home institution; foregone salary; supplementation of substantial sabbatical support; support for dependents; repayment of loans or other personal obligations; acquisition of language skills; study in programs especially designed for English-language students, or at English-language institutions; beginning studies in any subject; or retroactive program support.
The ASF does not fund the following: