Opportunities for students interested in the United States: funding to study there, places to publish and present your work, and internships. For archives, journals, podcasts, and other material, see Resources.
Fulbright grants for Danish students (Fulbright Denmark)
Grants for Master’s and PhD students who want to study or do research in the US for one semester (DKK 50,000) or two semesters (DKK 100,000). Open to Danish citizens.
Deadline for 2027–28: February 17, 2027.
American-Scandinavian Foundation fellowships
Funding for graduate study or research in the US for up to a year. Danish applicants are recommended through Fulbright Denmark, so apply there.
Exchange through Aarhus University
AU has exchange agreements with a number of US universities. The Arts study-abroad pages explain how to apply.
aspeers: emerging voices in american studies
A peer-reviewed journal for MA-level American studies students in Europe. It publishes revised term papers and thesis chapters of up to 7,500 words.
Current call: issue 20 (2027), with a general section and a themed section on “Individualism in Community.” Deadline: October 11, 2026. General call (PDF) · Themed call (PDF)
HCA Spring Academy (Heidelberg Center for American Studies)
An annual conference where about 20 international PhD students in American studies present their projects and receive extended feedback.
Next academy: April 5–9, 2027. Application deadline: November 15, 2026.
Nordic Association for American Studies (NAAS)
The biennial NAAS conference is the main meeting place for Americanists in the Nordic countries, and students are welcome to attend and present. The next conference is due in 2027.
Museum of Danish America (Elk Horn, Iowa)
Semester-long internships in collections management, exhibit development, graphic design, PR and more. Housing, a vehicle, visa costs, and a monthly stipend are covered. Requires a bachelor’s degree.
Deadlines: November 1, 2026 (spring 2027) and May 1, 2027 (fall 2027). Full call (PDF)
