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Apply for Annual Norwegian Lectureship Competition (United States)

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Published
23 Oct 2026
Closes
1 Jan 2027
Reference
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Location
United States
Sector
Education & Training

At a glance

A buyer in United States has published a funding call in education & training: “Apply for Annual Norwegian Lectureship Competition (United States)”. Submissions close on 1 January 2027, 69 days from today. Quote reference norwegian-visiting-lectureship-by-the-american-scandinavian-foundation in any correspondence with the buyer. There are 209 open education & training notices in United States on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is inviting U.S. colleges and universities to apply for the Annual Norwegian Visiting Lectureship. This opportunity offers a stipend for teaching and research, as well as additional funds for travel. Eligible institutions can apply by 1 January 2027, with decisions announced on 1 April 2027. The Norwegian Visiting Lectureship aims to enhance academic offerings in U.S. institutions by incorporating a contemporary Scandinavian focus. It supports scholars or experts from Norway to teach and engage in public activities across a range of disciplines including Public Policy, Conflict Resolution, Environmental Studies, the Arctic, Multiculturalism, and Healthcare. Lectureships should focus on contemporary studies in: This lectureship enhances educational collaboration between the United States and Norway, providing U.S. students and faculty with exposure to Scandinavian perspectives and expertise. It promotes interdisciplinary learning and strengthens international ties in key contemporary issues. For detailed application guidelines, please visit the American-Scandinavian Foundation’s official website. Who can apply for the Norwegian Visiting Lectureship? U.S. colleges and universities can apply, regardless of whether they have a dedicated Scandinavian studies department. What are the responsibilities of the host institution? The institution must select a lecturer, manage communications, and arrange for housing and teaching logistics. What is the stipend for the lecturer? The lecturer receives a $20,000 stipend for teaching and research and an additional $5,000 for travel. What is the deadline to apply? Applications must be submitted by 1 January 2027. How are decisions announced? Decisions will be announced on 1 April 2027. Eligible institutions are encouraged to carefully review the official guidelines and prepare their applications ahead of the submission deadline. For further details, visit the ASF website or contact their office directly.

Context for bidders

There are 209 open Education & Training tenders in United States. This one closes in 69 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
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