Apply to SCANCOR

The Scandinavian Consortium for Organizational Research facilitates inquiry in organizational social science among a transnational network of scholars. Its member institutions in Scandinavia and greater Europe support working visits and residencies at Stanford and Harvard Universities. SCANCOR also sponsors conferences, workshops, and mentoring opportunities worldwide. 

The purpose of SCANCOR is the strengthening of the international organizational research community without regard to disciplinary boundaries. One of the perks of visiting SCANCOR is to network and learn from others and social science scholars are welcome at all stages in their careers. Serving as the hub of SCANCOR’s activities, the weekly seminar connects visiting scholars with faculty, and incoming scholars are encouraged and expected to participate. 

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Applying to Stanford
Visiting Scholar

SCANCOR welcomes visiting scholars to Stanford University. Scholars may stay between one to three quarters of the academic year. Formal applications are required (see application section below).

  • Access to on campus libraries
  • Participation in seminars and social events
  • Applicants for all quarters are advised to plan their arrivals in advance of the start of an academic quarter and not at mid-term
Applications are currently closed
Post Doc

A two-year fellowship for social science scholars, within three years of their PhD. The Postdoctoral fellows work in close collaboration with Stanford University faculty members and the program offers a pathway for excellence in future careers.

  • Fellow is assigned a mentor from Stanford Faculty
  • Access to Stanford campus such as libraries and recreational spaces
  • Post-doc benefits such as health and dental insurance
  • Two year stay on J1 visa
Applications are currently closed
Applying to Harvard
Visiting Scholar

SCANCOR welcomes visiting scholars to Harvard University. Scholars may stay for one semester or one full academic year. Formal applications are required (see application section below).

  • Access to on campus libraries
  • Participation in seminars
  • Applicants are advised to plan their arrivals in advance of the start of the semester
Applications are currently closed
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