Through the programme, students gain a unique chance to carry out a field study as part of their course project or degree project—while also gaining valuable insights into international development cooperation.

The programme is open to bachelor’s and master’s level students enrolled at Swedish universities. It is available to all students, regardless of their research topic or degree programme, as long as their project aligns with one or more of Sweden’s strategies for development cooperation in the host country.

MFS also promotes the dissemination of knowledge about international development cooperation within Swedish universities and to external stakeholders, including the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, embassies, and partners in host countries.

Since 2024, Stockholm University serves as the national programme office for the MFS programme.