Scholarship

Litteraturstipendiet

SWEA International Original Source

About This Opportunity

SWEA International's Literature Scholarship (Litteraturstipendiet) is awarded annually for research in the Swedish language, literature, and/or culture. First awarded in 1983, it has evolved to focus specifically on supporting doctoral research that promotes Swedish culture and tradition internationally. The scholarship is intended as a research grant to help well-qualified doctoral candidates complete their dissertations. Recipients are expected to contribute to SWEA's mission of spreading Swedish culture globally through their work as researchers, lecturers, and translators. The scholarship is awarded annually, typically during SWEA Sverige Sommardagar or another appropriate occasion.

1 awards
March (notification)

Who Can Apply

Region
Global
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv research_proposal letters_of_recommendation

Review process

Applications reviewed by scholarship committee and independent jury with subject matter experts who evaluate each project based on ability to successfully complete and research significance. Jury recommends decision to SWEA International board for final approval.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • present_findings
  • acknowledge_funder