Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships

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Deadline: November 17, 2023

Website: https://www.leifureirikssonfoundation.org/scholarship/

The Leifur Eiríksson Foundation funds scholars who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents from U.S. universities for graduate research or study at universities in Iceland, and scholars who are Icelandic citizens OR permanent residents from universities in Iceland to conduct graduate research or study at universities in the United States. One fellowship per year (the Robert Kellogg Memorial Fellowship) is designated for a graduate student from Iceland to study at the University of Virginia, or a University of Virginia student to study in Iceland. Students interested in receiving this fellowship should apply through the regular application process.

A committee of experts, comprised of former Leifur Eiriksson scholars, evaluate scholarship applications and make a proposal to the Foundation´s Board of Trustees. Up to $25,000 in project costs, including travel to and from the research or study site will be paid on the scholar’s behalf.

Please note: Non-educational expenses may be taxable.

Travel costs are provided only for the scholar or fellow; no allowances are made for spouses, partners, or individuals who are not engaged in the scholarly endeavor.

General Instructions

  • Applications must be received by November 17, 2023. Supporting documents, i.e. letters of reference and transcripts, must be received no later than December 4, 2023.
  • Letters of reference may be submitted electronically from the author to Karen Torgersen at Eiriksson.Foundation@gmail.com. Transcripts will also be accepted electronically.
  • Applications/applicants that do not meet the specified requirements will not be considered.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and/or physical disability. Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements.

    • Admitted to a graduate program at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or Iceland prior to receiving the first payment of the Fellowship
    • A well-defined research or scholarly project that necessitates an exchange to the host country
    • English language proficiency
    • An undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree must be completed by the start of the exchange