Swedish Institute Graduate Traineeships

This initiative allows international master’s students graduating in Sweden (2026) and alumni (graduated 2023 or later) to apply their academic knowledge in professional settings at Swedish companies abroad. It strengthens alumni networks and builds long‑term connections with Swedish organizations active in their home countries.

Benefits

• Monthly scholarship payments (amount varies by country)
• One‑time travel grant of 15,000 SEK for those returning from Sweden
• Full‑time traineeship (up to 6 months)
• Professional supervision and mentorship
• Certificate from SI upon completion

• Must be an international master’s student in Sweden graduating in 2026, or alumni who graduated in 2023 or later
• Must hold citizenship in one of the eligible programme countries
• Must match the professional requirements of the traineeship position
• Must commit to full‑time traineeship between Aug 2026 – Jan 2027
• Application period: March 10 – April 23, 2026
• Selection process: April – June 2026
• Start of traineeship: August 2026
• Just graduated
• Graduate student
• In a postgraduate program