Doctoral students and researchers

The basic requirement for applying for a scholarship is that you work for Uppsala University (unless otherwise stated in the scholarship requirements). Most scholarships are open for applications at the beginning of the semester.

Scholarships can be applied for, for example:

  • living expenses
  • operation/material/project costs
  • research and field study trips
  • research visits
  • conference trips
  • printing and publishing costs

Scholarships for living expenses and travel are paid to the recipient's private bank account. Only research grants for materials and operations are paid to the department. Grants for materials and operations may not be used for overhead costs (OH) or any other indirect costs. These must be co-financed by the department.

When and how do I apply?

The main application round opens at the beginning of each semester. Please note that some scholarships may be announced at other times. You can read about the university’s scholarships at any time using the search function in the scholarship system. When the application period is open, you can apply for scholarships by logging in with your student or staff account.

Scholarship dates

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What should be attached to the application?

The following are examples of some of the most common appendices:

  • list of qualifications/CV;
  • project/research description: A brief 1–4 page description of the research you are conducting and the purpose of the scholarship for which you are applying;
  • cost estimate: state the total amount for which you are applying and your various expenditure items with the amounts specified. Examples of expenditure items are living costs (within the time period), materials, operating costs, travel and accommodation. You cannot be awarded a larger amount than you have applied for. No wage costs, premises- or other overhead costs (OH) may be included in requested funds;
  • list of publications: specify all of your publications. This may also include (unpublished) material from conferences;
  • travel plan (for research trip): the plan should include a brief description of the purpose of the trip, time periods and planned content; and
  • statement from supervisor/subject representative (recommended): Statement on the impact of the scholarship on your project/travel/research.

 

If you have been awarded a scholarship, you must utilize it within the scholarship holding period specified in your decision letter. If you are unable to use the scholarship for its intended purpose or within the specified holding period, you must submit an application for reallocation or an extension. The application should be sent to scholarships@uu.se before your holding period expires.

The application must include the following:

  • the name of the scholarship and the semester in which it was awarded;
  • a justification explaining why the original project/trip could not or will not be carried out, or why it cannot take place within the holding period;
  • a cost estimate for the new purpose/project/trip in the event of a reallocation (the amount specified for the new purpose/trip may not exceed the amount originally granted);
  • an itinerary for the new trip; and
  • approval from your supervisor (applies to doctoral students).

Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applications for an extension of the holding period or for reallocation cannot be submitted once the holding period has already expired.

In this case you can apply to pause your obtained scholarship. Such an application is submitted via the scholarship system, and evidence is required of your reason for pausing the scholarship.

Log in to the scholarship system

If your scholarship can be extended, this will be indicated in its scholarship requirements. You apply for an extension by reapplying for the scholarship during the application period immediately following the end of your scholarship holding.

Some scholarships are for relatives of donors. For these scholarships, kinship needs to be proven. The kinship should be described in a family tree that includes each generation from the donor, or the person described in the scholarship requirements, through to the applicant. In the family tree, both parents should be listed for each generation with their first and last names (including unmarried surnames) and years of birth and death.

See our sample family tree template (PDF) pdf, 91 kB.

The kinship must be fully substantiated, i.e. including your own personal data. The family tree must be certified by two people, including a signature, printed name and contact details, and they must be prepared to verbally certify the accuracy of the description.

The application must also be accompanied by a population registration certificate for your parents specifying their relationship to you. To order such a certificate, your parent must request a Family certificate (Familjebevis) from The Swedish Tax Agency’s website. The certificate will then be sent via post, which may take up to a week to arrive so make sure to order it in good time. Please note that all appendices must be attached to your application and that no appendices may be added after the deadline.

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