Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to R188,820/year (doctoral, FCS); up to R182,836/year (master’s, FCS); up to R163,892/year (honours, FCS); lower for PCS. Standard durations: 1 year (honours), 2 years (master’s), 3 years (doctoral).
Summary: Targeted funding and career development support for black academics, aligned with NRF’s transformation and advancement priorities.
Key Information: Only full-time studies at South African public universities are eligible; strict age and academic criteria apply.