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Institutional development · Recruitment, enrolment and mobility · Iceland

University of Iceland fund offers up to ISK 3 million for graduate study abroad

The University of Iceland's Ingjaldssjóður fund is accepting applications until 17 November 2026 from students pursuing master's or doctoral study abroad in business or music.

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Why it matters: University of Iceland students starting or continuing graduate study abroad in international business, operations management or music can apply by 17 November 2026.

The University of Iceland announced a call for applications to the Ingjaldssjóður fund for the 2026-2027 academic year.

According to the university, eligible applicants are its students who are pursuing or starting master's or doctoral study abroad in business with a focus on international business or operations management, or graduate study in music.

The university said the total amount of grants awarded may be up to ISK 3 million and that the application deadline is 17 November 2026.

The fund's purpose stems from the will of Ingjaldur Hannibalsson, and applicants must submit a study description, confirmation of admission, a timetable and budget, and details of other funding sought, the university said.

Editor’s view

Richard Davies, Policy and Finance Editor

University of Iceland graduate students abroad in international business, operations management or music who want a share of up to ISK 3 million in grants will need to apply by 17 November 2026, and only applications matching the fund's aims will be considered.

What to watch

  • Applications to the Ingjaldssjóður fund close on 17 November 2026.

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