DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2024 Academic Year
The NRF has announced a call for new applications for DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the academic year 2024.
The NRF minimum academic requirement for postgraduate funding is 65%. The entry age requirement is 28, 30 and 32 years or younger for honours, master’s and doctoral studies respectively, in the year of application, regardless of first year of registration. The scholarships are intended to support honours, master’s and doctoral candidates to pursue studies in all areas of Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities.
All the postgraduate students must apply on the NRF Connect System by accessing the link: https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za/. Manual applications will not be accepted.
Please note that no bursaries that are currently open.
Please refer to the Application and Funding Guide and Framework documents when completing the online application form at every step of the process.
Application and funding guide for NRF Honours scholarships 2024
Application and funding guide for extension support for Master’s and Doctoral scholarships 2024
Application and funding guide for NRF Master’s and Doctoral scholarships 2024
DSI-NRF Postgraduate Funding Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
Funding Application Consent Form
For enquiries, please email David MacHeu MacHeuTD@ufs.ac.za or Lindiwe Booi BooiLM@ufs.ac.za