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AWARDS FOR SCANDINAVIANS

2004-2005

Fellowships and Grants for Advanced Study in the USA

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is a publicly supported, nonprofit organization that promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the U.S. and the Nordic countries.

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers over $450,000 inftmding to Scandinavians to undertake study or research programs (usually at the graduate level) in the United States for up to one year, Candidates for awards are recommended to the ASF by our cooperating organizations. Awards are made in all fields

ELIGIBILITY: Sources of ASF Funding
Applicants must be citizens of Denmark, 2004 -2005 Scandinavian Progra Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden. 		  Sources of ASF Funding
2004-2005 Scandinavian Program
TERMS OF AWARD:
The number and size of awards granted annually varies widely between countries. Contact the ASF's cooperating organizations for specific information regarding eligibility, award size and application deadlines. The ASF's Fellowship and Grants Division will be happy to assist with general inquiries.
  

DENMARK
The Carl G. and Rikke Fredriksen Barth Fund
The Henrik Kauffmann Fund
The Helen Lee and Emil Lassen Fund
The Hans K. Lorentzen Fund
COOPERATING ORGANIZATIONS:   FINDLAND
The Carl G. and Rikke Fredriksen Barth Fund
The Finnish Fund
The Martha and Jack McFall Fund
The Thor and Saimie Soderholm Fund
The Denmark-American Foundation
Fiolstraede 24, 3. sal
1171 Copenhagen K, Denmark
Web site: www.daf-fulb.dk		   ICELAND
The Icelandic Crafts Fund
The Thor Thors Memorial Fund
The Thor Thors Special Contributions Fund
The Charles K. Willey Fund

The League of Finnish-American Societies
Mechelininkatu 10A
SF-001 00 Helsinki, Finland
Web site: www.sayl.fi

   NORWAY
The Mathilde Aas Fund
The King Haakon VII Fund
The King Olav V Fund
The Sather Fund
The Haakon Styri Fund
The Andrew E. and G. Norman Wigeland Fund
The Icelandic-American Society
Raudaraustigur 25
150 Reykjavik, Iceland
Web site: www.iceam.is		   SWEDEN
The Bernadotte Fund
The Hakon Bjornstrom Steffanson Funds: Sverige-Amerika Stiftelsen and Uppsala University
The Thord-Gray Memorial Fund
The Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Fund
The Norway-American Association
Radhusgt, 23B
0158 Oslo, Norway
Web site: www.noram.no		    
The Sweden-American Foundation
Box 5280
S-102 46 Stockholm, Sweden
Website: www.sweamfo.se		    

AWARDS FOR STUDY IN SCANDINAVIA

2004-2005

Fellowships and Grants for Advanced Study or Research in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden

2004-2005 Competition Schedule

Application deadline: November 1, 2003; Decision Announced: March 15, 2004

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is a publicly supported, nonprofit organization that promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the U.S. and the Nordic countries.

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $18,000) and grants (normally $3,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian coutries for up to one year. Awards are made in all fields.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential.

App[licants must be United States citizens or permanent residents.

Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in Scandinavia.

Team projects are eligible, but each member must apply as an individual, submitting a separate, full-documented application.

First priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an ASF award. Only in exceptional cases will a third award be considered.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

The ASF considers it desirable that all candidates have at least some ability in the language of the host country, even if it is not essential for the execution of the research plan.

  

TERMS OF AWARD:

Projects should be planned to fall within the summer 2004 - summer 2005 period.

Grants are considered especially suitable for post-graduate scholars, professionals, and candidates in the arts to carry out research or study visits of one to three months duration.

Fellowships are intended to support a year-long stay. Priority is given to candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related study or research.

The awards support project-related costs, including maintenance, trans-Atlantic round-trip travel, in-country travel, tuition and fees (where applicable) and materials expenditures (e.g., books, photocopying, art supplies).

ASF awards may require supplementation from other sources, but they should not duplicate the benefits of additional awards (and vice versa). Candidates must notify the ASF if they have received other award offers. The ASF will not provide funds if, in its judgment, a proposal can be carried out without its assistance.
For projects that require a command of one or more Scandinavian (or other) languages, candidates should defer application until they have the necessary proficiency.  
Application forms are available online at www.amscan.org. Hard copies are available upon request.

Awards range from Grants (normally $3,000) to Fellowships (up to $18,000). The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available. Over $200,000 is available for the 2004-05 competition.
Sources of ASF Funding
2004-2005
American Program

GUIDELINES:

Applicants are urged to arrange their academic or professional affiliations as far in advance as possible. Applicants must secure these placement or affiliations on their own; the ASF cannot assist in establishing contacts.

The ASF requires confirmation of invitation or affiliation from the institution or individuals detailed in the proposal.

Since July and August are traditionally holiday months in Scandinavia, many people may not be avilable for consultation. Applicants are cautioned to plan their projects accordingly.

Applicants are expected to devote full time to their proposed study or research, and must justify the length of time needed to complete their project.

Awards are based on the application submitted; subsequent changes in the proposal are discouraged and may not be considered.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Applications must be on official ASF forms, available online at www.amscan.org. Only applications on current forms will be considered.

PLEASE NOTE:

Incomplete applications cannot be processed. Unsuccessful applications will be discarded.

LIMITATIONS:

The ASF does not fund the following:

  • Travel for attendance at professional meetings, conferences, seminars or conventions
  • Performances or exhibitions
  • Publication costs
  • Equipment purchases, including personal computers and software
  • Research assistants
  • Institutional overhead costs
  • Foregone salary
  • Supplementation of substantial sabbatical support
  • Support for dependents
  • Repayment of loans or other personal obligations
  • Acquisition of language skills
  • Study in programs especially designed for English-speaking students, or at English-language institutions.
  • Beginning studies in any subject.
  • Retroactive program support.
 DENMARK
The Henrik Kaufmann Fund
The Helen Lee and Emil Lassen Fund
The Hans K. Lorentzen Fund
The Amanda E. Roleson Fund
DENMARK or NORWAY
The Carol and Hans Christian Sonne Fund
FINLAND
The Carl G. and Rikke Fredriksen Barth Fund
The Finnish Fund
The Martha and Jack McFall Fund
The Thor and Saimie Soderholm Fund
ICELAND
The Thor Thors Memorial Fund
NORWAY
The Crown Princess Martha Friendship Fund
The King Olav V Fund
The Norwegian Thanksgiving Fund
The Alice and Corrin Strong Fund
The Haakon Styri Fund
SWEDEN
The John G. Berquist Fund
The Selma C. Swanson Fund
The Thord-Gray Memorial Fund
SCANDINAVIA
(not restricted by country)
The Sven Bernhard Fund
The Former Fellows Fund
The John L. Loeb Fund

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