Fellowships for Americans in the Nordic Countries
ASF fellowships fund U.S. scholars, researchers, and artists to pursue academic or creative projects in the Nordic countries, promoting educational and cultural exchange.
Funder: American-Scandinavian Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline, annual)
Funding Amounts: Year-long fellowships up to $23,000; short-term (1–3 months) up to $5,000; total funding and number of awards varies annually.
Summary: Supports U.S. citizens and permanent residents in pursuing study, research, or creative arts projects in the Nordic countries, fostering academic and cultural exchange.
Description
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships to U.S. citizens and permanent residents for study, research, or creative arts projects in the Nordic countries, including Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sápmi, and Sweden. The program aims to promote educational and cultural exchange by supporting a wide range of scholarly and artistic endeavors. Priority is given to graduate-level candidates, especially those conducting dissertation research, but academic professionals and artists are also encouraged to apply. Projects must demonstrate why residence in the Nordic region is essential to their success.
