Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Applicant closing date) | September 2026 (DA closing date) | October 2026 (Application closing date) | November 2026 (DA submission closing date)
Funding Amounts: Extension support at the same value as prior year: up to R182,836 (master’s) or R188,820 (doctoral) per annum (FCS); R126,836 (master’s) or R131,320 (doctoral) per annum (PCS); duration: 6 or 12 months.
Summary: Provides additional funding for NRF-funded master’s and doctoral students needing extra time to complete their degrees.
Key Information: Only current NRF scholarship-holders are eligible; extensions are granted under exceptional circumstances for 6 or 12 months.