Visiting Lectureships (American-Scandinavian Foundation)

The Visiting Lectureships is a programme administered by the American-Scandinavian Foundation that enables U.S. educational institutions to invite a Norwegian or Swedish lecturer for a period of teaching and/or research. The programme supports topics including public policy, conflict resolution, environmental studies, multiculturalism and healthcare. Grants include a lectureship/research stipend, a travel stipend for engagements outside the host institution, and provision of a J-1 visa through the ASF Visitor Exchange Program.

$20,000 stipend for lecturing/research; $5,000 travel stipend for lectures outside the host institution; J-1 visa sponsorship for up to six months.

U.S. educational institutions must apply to invite a Norwegian or Swedish lecturer; the lecturer cannot apply on their own behalf.

The U.S. host educational institution submits an application to the American-Scandinavian Foundation to invite a Norwegian or Swedish lecturer; lecturers may not apply directly.