Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS) Human Past Fellowship Programme 2027–2028

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About SCAS Human Past Fellowship Programme

The fellowship offers researchers the opportunity to focus on their academic work in a stimulating scholarly community while participating in seminars and academic events organized by the collegium.The Human Past Fellowship Programme focuses on interdisciplinary research exploring the history of human populations over the last ten millennia. This period represents a transformative phase in human history marked by significant cultural, demographic, and linguistic changes.

• Sponsor Organisation: Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS)

Benefits of SCAS Human Past Fellowship Programme

The Human Past Fellowship Programme provides financial and logistical support to help fellows focus on their research activities.

Key benefits include:

• A monthly salary for the duration of the fellowship
• Access to a collaborative academic environment at the collegium
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary networking and collaboration

The Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study typically provides accommodation for fellows who reside outside the Stockholm–Uppsala region.

Accommodation support may include:

• Housing arranged and paid for by the collegium for visiting fellows
• Accommodation assistance for fellows who cannot commute to the collegium

Fellows are encouraged to seek additional financial support from their home institutions, such as sabbatical funding or research grants.

SCAS Human Past Fellowship Programme Requirements

The Human Past Fellowship Programme offers two types of fellowships designed to support scholars at different stages of their academic careers.

Advanced Fellowship

The Advanced Fellowship is intended for established scholars with significant academic achievements and international recognition within their research fields.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree awarded on or before 1 June 2019.
• Candidates must have at least seven years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of application.
• Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of original research contributions and scholarly publications.
• Candidates should be actively engaged in international academic networks and research collaborations.

• This fellowship targets researchers who are already recognized leaders within their disciplines.

Young Scholar Fellowship

The Young Scholar Fellowship supports promising early-career researchers who are building their academic profiles and contributing innovative research within their fields.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree awarded on or after 2 June 2019.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong independent research achievements at the postdoctoral level.
• Applicants should have a promising publication record and be engaged in international scholarly discussions.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

01 June, 2026

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