Nordic Africa Institute Claude Ake Visiting Chair Scholarship 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Nordic Africa Institute Claude Ake Visiting Chair Scholarships. The Claude Ake Visiting Chair is designed for social scientists from African universities who champion social justice and specialise in areas such as war, peace, conflict resolution, human rights, democracy and development.

The Claude Ake Visiting Chair is a co-financed collaboration between the Nordic Africa Institute and the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala UniversityExternal link, opens in new window.. It was set up in 2003 in memory of Professor Claude Ake, a distinguished scholar, philosopher, teacher and humanist.

Requirements

Internationally recognised senior scholars with professorial competence (professor or associate professor).

Benefits

The opportunity to pursue your own research.
Three months in Uppsala with a tax-free stipend/scholarship.
Access to an international network of researchers.
Travel and accommodation grants, plus other benefits.

The application must contain

A complete and updated curriculum vitae (CV), including relevant information regarding
academic title, current and previous positions, research and teaching activities, and a list of
publications. It should also include all relevant contact information.
A short abstract of the research project to be carried out as visiting chair holder.
A research proposal outlining the main features of the research project to be undertaken during
the visit including the expected results. The length of the proposal should be a minimum of 3 and
a maximum of 5 pages.
Two of the applicant’s publications. These should normally be the two most important articles
related to the research project to be pursued during the visit.
A signed recommendation letter from a senior scholar or policymaker working in the same field
as the applicant.
A signed letter from the applicant’s Head of Department or Dean (or equivalent) which confirms
that the application is supported by the institution with which the nominee is affiliated.