Guest Scholarship Program for PhD and post-doctoral studies in Sweden

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http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/Guest-Scholarship-Program/PhD-and-post-doctoral-studies/
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Guest Scholarship Program for PhD and post-doctoral studies in Sweden
The objective of the scholarship program is to promote democratic,
economic and social development through supporting know-how and
transfer of knowledge to advanced students within areas in which
Sweden is at the forefront of academic research.
Countries

The program is targeted to candidates from countries on the DAC list
of ODA recipients (Official Development Assistance) with some priority
given to the following countries: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil,
Burkina Faso, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Macedonia (FYROM), Georgia,
Ghana, India, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mali, Moldova, Rwanda,
Senegal, Serbia, Syria, Tanzania, Turkey and Uganda.

Some priority is also given to candidates from these countries:
France, Germany, Great Britain, Japan and the United States with the
objective to enhance relations between institutions and individuals in
Sweden and their counterparts in other countries.
Target groups

The program provides PhD students/researchers with an opportunity to
conduct research at Swedish universities within all fields of study.
PhD students are divided into two categories. The first category
consists of students/candidates applying for a consecutive visit as
part of their PhD studies at the home university. The second category
consists of students/candidates applying for a scholarship according
to the sandwich model (several shorter visits).

Applicants applying for a post-doctoral research visit to a Swedish
university through the scholarship program must be holders of a PhD
degree from 2004 or later.
Scholarship benefits

The scholarship amounts to SEK 12,000 per month for PhD students and
SEK 15,000 for post-doctoral studies. Scholarship periods are fixed
for 6, 12 or 18 months.

The scholarship period for candidates on a sandwich set-up is maximum
12 months over three years, divided into a maximum of three research
visits per year.
Who is eligible?

The scholarships are intended for guest students or researchers
belonging to any of the above-mentioned target groups for full-time
temporary studies/research in Sweden.

You are not eligible for this scholarship if any of the following is
true:

• You have already lived in Sweden for two years or more when the
scholarship period is due to begin.

• You have a Swedish permanent residence permit.

• You have a Swedish work permit.

• You have previously been awarded a scholarship from the SI for
research at a Swedish university.

Students who have attended a Swedish Institute summer course in the
Swedish language or at the Swedish Institute Summer University are
welcome to apply.

There is no age limit for scholarship holders. For PhD students,
priority will be given to candidates enrolled in ongoing PhD studies
at their home university.
Travel grants

Scholarship holders from ODA countries will receive travel support in
connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a lump sum, given
only once.

Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia (FYROM),
Montenegro, Moldova, Serbia, Turkey and receive SEK 5,000.

Citizens from remaining ODA countries receive SEK 10,000.

PhD students on a sandwich set-up from ODA countries will be given
only one travel grant per calendar year.
Insurance

Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance
against illness and accident during the scholarship period. For
citizens of EU member states and other Convention countries the
insurance applies with certain limitations.
Scholarship limitations

The scholarship is designed to cover the living costs for the
scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members. No bench
fee is provided. The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or
extended. If you wish to apply for subsequent funding you must apply
within a new call for applications. PhD students on a sandwich set-up
are allowed up to three visits per scholarship period.
How to apply

Read the application instructions here.
Application deadline

The deadline for 2009 is February 1.