Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 (Full application) | April 2026 (Designated Authority submission)
Funding Amounts: Honours: R163,892 (FCS)/R124,892 (PCS) | Master's: R182,836 (FCS)/R126,836 (PCS) | Doctoral: R188,820 (FCS)/R131,320 (PCS) per annum; plus R10,000 study device (FCS only); disability allowance up to R20,000
Summary: Funding for full-time honours, master’s, and doctoral studies in South Africa, supporting research in science, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities.
Key Information: Only applications via NRF Connect; strict eligibility on age, academic merit, and citizenship.