Vitterhetsakademien Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Humanities

Prestigious fellowship supporting postdoctoral scholars conducting original archival research in Swedish history, archaeology, classical philology, or art history.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: PhD in a humanities or social sciences discipline awarded within the past 4 years
English language proficiency: Fluent Swedish or English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Scholarly project proposal (10 pages) and comprehensive bibliography
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters from university professors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: SEK 450,000 annual research fellowship salary for up to 3 years
Application fee: Free application
Tuition / joining costs: Fully funded research appointment hosted at a Swedish university

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Kungl Vitterhetsakademien (Royal Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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