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The American-Scandinavian Foundation’s (ASF) award program for study and research abroad has been the foundation’s most long-standing commitment to educational exchange.  The ASF offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (normally $5,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in all fields in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Must have completed undergraduate education by the start of the project in Scandinavia.
• 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.

General Information

The American-Scandinavian Foundation is the leading cultural and education link between the U.S. and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.  An American nonprofit organization, the ASF works to build international understanding with an extensive program of fellowships, grants, intern/trainee sponsorship, publishing, and membership offerings.

During the past 100 years, more than 4,000 fellowships have been given to Americans and Scandinavians engaged in study or research projects.  The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available.  Awards are made in all fields.

The ASF requires confirmation of invitation or affiliation from the institution or individuals detailed in the proposal.  Because July and August are traditionally holiday months in Scandinavia, many people may not be available for consultation.

Projects should be planned to fall within the summer 2014 to summer 2015 period.  Grants are considered especially suitable for postgraduate scholars, professionals, and candidates in the arts to carry out research or study visits of one-month to three-months duration.  Fellowships are intended to support a year-long stay.  Priority is given to candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related study of research.

Deadline Dates

May 2013  Application available online.

Early November 2013  Completed application and required documentation must be submitted to the ASF.

March 2014  Decisions announced.