{"id":4287,"date":"2025-09-22T23:32:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T23:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/?p=4287"},"modified":"2026-08-19T07:33:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:33:16","slug":"niversity-of-oslo-sasakawa-young-leaders-scholarship-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/niversity-of-oslo-sasakawa-young-leaders-scholarship-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Oslo Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (SYLFF) 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Oslo Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (SYLFF) was established in 1989 (not 1988) to support postgraduate and doctoral students at UiO undertaking impactful research stays abroad in the fields of Humanities, Social Sciences (including Law, Education, and Theology).<\/p>\n

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University of Oslo Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund (SYLFF) 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The scholarship promotes international dialogue, academic excellence, and social leadership among emerging scholars.<\/p>\n

University of Oslo Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Fund Summary Table<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Field<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organizer<\/strong><\/td>\nUniversity of Oslo (UiO) under the SYLFF Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship Type<\/strong><\/td>\nResearch grant for postgraduate (PhD prioritized) students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Grant<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to NOK 50,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coverage<\/strong><\/td>\nTravel, accommodation, insurance, equipment, visa costs, conference fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exclusions<\/strong><\/td>\nDaily expenses (food, commuting, childcare), rent, course fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>\nUiO PhD candidates; exceptional Master\u2019s applicants considered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Repeat Grant Limit<\/strong><\/td>\nA maximum of three times per candidate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\nDecember 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Selection Basis<\/strong><\/td>\nAcademic merit, leadership qualities, and international research relevance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Materials<\/strong><\/td>\nMotivation letter, updated CV, research description, budget, recommendation, admission confirmation, network participation commitment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Special Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\nWillingness to identify as a UiO SYLFF Fellow and engage with the Fellows network<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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About the University of Oslo (UiO) & the SYLFF Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

UiO, Norway\u2019s oldest and most prestigious university, is committed to fostering knowledge, responsibility, and societal development through pioneering research and forward-thinking education.<\/p>\n

The SYLFF Program, backed globally by The Nippon Foundation and administered by The Tokyo Foundation, has funded fellowships across 69 institutions in 44 countries since its founding in 1987. It aims to nurture socially engaged young leaders with the potential to create cross-cultural understanding and address global challenges.<\/p>\n

Objectives & Benefits of the SYLFF Grant<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. Foster Global Engagement: Enable UiO candidates to broaden their research through international collaboration and exposure.<\/li>\n
  2. Reward Excellence & Leadership: Recognise both academic achievement and a commitment to societal betterment.<\/li>\n
  3. Strengthen Academic Networks: Grant recipients join the exclusive UiO SYLFF Fellows Network, promoting long-term collaboration.<\/li>\n
  4. Financial Support for Research Abroad: Up to NOK 50,000 to cover essential project-related costs, supporting scholarly work in global contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Detailed Eligibility & Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    To qualify:<\/p>\n