Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: Full application / applicant closing date (projected) | August 2026: Designated Authority (DA) submission to NRF closing date (projected)
Funding Amounts: FCS: up to R188,820/year (doctoral), R182,836/year (master's), R163,892/year (honours); PCS: up to R131,320/year (doctoral), R126,836/year (master's), R124,892/year (honours); max 1–3 years support by level.
Summary: Supports full-time honours, master's, and doctoral studies at South African public universities, with a focus on transformation, equity, and research excellence.
Key Information: Only full-time students; strict age and academic cut-offs; FCS for SA citizens/permanent residents, PCS for limited international students.