The Barbro Klein Residential Fellowship Programme aims to enhance the study of cultural diversity globally. It is available to scholars in the humanities and social sciences, focusing on cultural and social diversity, cultural heritage, societal structures, public resistance, and cultural expressions. The programme particularly encourages applications from younger scholars in non-Western countries and those of under-represented genders.
Application Deadline:
- 1 June 2026, 23:59 CET
- Results announced: 28 February 2027
Tell Me About The Fellowship:
The Barbro Klein Residential Fellowship Programme, hosted by the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS), supports research on cultural diversity in a global perspective. It is open to scholars in the humanities and social sciences, with emphasis on cultural heritage, creativity, societal structures, public resistance, and varieties of cultural expression.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Humanities and social sciences broadly
- Research on cultural and social diversity
- Cultural heritage and creativity
- Societal structures and public resistance
- Local and global cultural expressions
Type:
- Residential Research Fellowship | Humanities & Social Sciences | Sweden
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD (or equivalent) for at least 3 years at the time of application.
- Have a promising track record of independent achievements beyond postdoc level.
- Demonstrate significant publications and active participation in international fora.
- Not be required to hold a university position.
- Scholars from non‑Western countries and underrepresented genders are especially encouraged.
How are Candidates Selected?
- Decisions made by the Principal of SCAS in consultation with a selection committee of Long‑term Fellows.
- Applications may be reviewed by external referees.
- Selection based on academic merit, originality, and contribution to SCAS’s intellectual environment.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Global eligibility (all nationalities).
Where will the Fellowship be Taken?
- Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS), Uppsala, Sweden.
How Many Awards?
- Not specified; multiple fellows selected annually.
What is the Benefit of the Fellowship?
- Monthly salary (amount specified on SCAS website).
- Accommodation provided for fellows outside Stockholm–Uppsala region (and sometimes for Stockholm residents unable to commute).
- Access to SCAS’s academic and social environment.
How Long Will the Fellowship Last?
- Academic year 2027–2028 (duration varies depending on appointment).
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (max 4 pages)
- Research project description (max 1,500 words)
- List of major publications (up to 10)
- One article/chapter in English representing scholarship
- Statement of why SCAS (100 words)
- Statement of how you would benefit from SCAS (100 words)
- Statement of how you would contribute to SCAS (100 words)
- Copy of PhD diploma
- (Optional) up to 3 letters of reference
How to Apply:
- Prepare required documents in PDF format.
- Apply via the Varbi online application system before 1 June 2026, 23:59 CET.
- Confirmation email will be sent after submission.
Contacts:
- Fellowship queries: [email protected]
- Technical support: [email protected]
