The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) Grants and Fellowships (for Scandinavian countries, but some involve Benelux components)

The American-Scandinavian Foundation

Amount: $5,000 - $23,000
Deadline: November 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate, postdoc
Renewable: No

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About

ASF offers fellowships and grants to Americans for study, research, or creative arts projects in the Nordic countries. While primarily Scandinavian, some inter-European projects may be considered.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Must be conducting research or study in a Scandinavian country (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden).
  • Sometimes involves multi-country projects including Benelux.

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Project proposal
  • CV
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Letter of affiliation from host institution

Timeline

Applications open September. Deadline November 1. Results announced in March.

Tips

Your project should have a strong connection to one of the Nordic countries. If proposing a Benelux component, clearly justify its relevance to your broader Scandinavian research.