American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship
1 year of research, study or creative arts projects in 1 or more Scandinavian country.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
- Completion of undergraduate education
- Well-defined research, study, or creative arts project
- Working ability in language of the host country
About the American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Applications may be made for either a short-term grant (up to $5,000) or a one-year fellowship (up to $23,000), but not both. Postgraduate scholars, professionals, and candidates in the creative arts intending to carry out research or study visits of 1 to 3 months in duration are especially encouraged to apply for grants. Fellowships are intended to support a year-long stay. Priority for fellowships is given to candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related study or research.
Amount Awarded
Covers project-related costs, including maintenance, trans-Atlantic round-trip travel, in-country travel, tuition and fees (where applicable) and materials expenditures.
- (Grant) up to $5000
- (Fellowship) up to $23,000
Application Process
The American-Scandinavian Foundation does not have a campus process. The national deadline is typically at the beginning of November. We encourage you to begin your application early.
Campus Application Deadline
No campus process.
National Application Deadline
November 1, 2026
Additional Information
Number Awarded: The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available. Awards are made in all fields.
Find additional information, including application criteria, on the American-Scandinavian Foundation website.