Apply for Minor Field Studies (MFS)

Are you planning to apply for an MFS scholarship for autumn 2026 and would like to learn more about the programme and the application process? Join the information session on 17 April.

Take the opportunity to learn more about global development issues through Minor Field Studies. The deadline for applying for an MFS scholarship is 14 August 2026.

Information session in April

Join the information session via Zoom on Friday, 17 April, 12.00–13.00.

Link to participate in the information meeting

Workshop in June

If you would like support in preparing your application, you can take part in our application workshop. It is advisable to have your application as complete as possible. The workshop will be held on Monday, 8 June, 13.00–15.00 on Zoom, in English.

Changes to minimum duration and scholarship amount

An important change since last year is that the minimum duration for the field study has been reduced to six weeks (42 days), and the scholarship has been lowered to SEK 25,000 per student.

Application to MFS

Please note: The new scholarship amount and the requirement regarding the number of days in the field apply due to changes in the programme. Read more via the link below.

Updates on the MFS programme on the Stockholm University website

More about Minor Field Studies

The Sida-funded programme Minor Field Studies (MFS) provides scholarships to students who wish to carry out a small-scale research project through field studies in a developing country.

MFS projects must address the economic, social, political or knowledge development of developing countries and result in a dissertation equivalent to 15–30 credits for a Bachelor’s, Master’s (one-year), or Master’s (two-year) degree.

More about Minor Field Studies (MFS)