University of Oslo Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (Sylff) 2025

The?University of Oslo Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Oslo in 1988. 

Funds of up to NOK 50 000,- per applicant may be applied for?to contribute to cover costs related to a research stay abroad for selected UiO post-graduate students within the areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Education and Theology.

Scholarships aim at stimulating international dialogue and understanding, and Sylff fellows are selected not only for their academic achievements, but for their potential as socially engaged future leaders. It’s therefore a requirement that the applicant can document social engagement. 

• Table of Content
• About University of Oslo (UiO)
• Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (Sylff)
• Aim and Benefits of Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (Sylff)
• Requirements for Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (Sylff) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (Sylff)
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (Sylff)

Aim and Benefits of Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (Sylff)

Applicants may apply for a maximum amount of 50?000 NOK. 

Funding may be used for:

• Expenses related to travel and accommodation (for example airplane tickets, hotel or rental of temporary housing expenses, conference fees, visa costs or insurance) 
• Purchase of equipment  

The Sylff scholarship does not cover expenses typically associated with wages, such as food, commuting, daycare fees, mortgage payments, enrolment to courses, bench fees etc.

Requirements for Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (Sylff) Qualification

Sylff is primarily intended for candidates currently involved in a PhD programme at UiO. Excellent Master’s level applicants may also be considered, but PhD qualified candidates will be given priority.

An applicant cannot be granted Sylff funding more than three times.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (Sylff)

Applications must be submitted in English and contain the following:

• Well-formulated motivation letter. For previous applicants: must be updated.
• CV (incl. academic and social leadership qualities described)

• A concise description of the research project, outlining how the international research activities and the funds will support the project’s objectives. Max. 5 pages. For previous applicants: must be updated.

• Relevant and modest budget, maximum NOK 50 000,-, clearly presented
• Recommendation letter from supervisor. For previous applicants: must be updated and from present supervisor.
• Confirmation of admission or visit from receiving institution (where relevant)
• Statement of willingness to identify as a UiO Sylff Fellow and to participate in building UiO’s Sylff Fellows Network during and after the funding period.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Oslo Sasakawa Scholarship webpage