Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026: FBIP Concept Notes (Large Call) | April 2026: FBIP Small Grants 1 | August 2026: FBIP Large Grants full application | August 2026: FBIP Small Grants 2
Funding Amounts: Honours: R163,892/year (FCS), R124,892/year (PCS); Master's: R182,836/year (FCS), R126,836/year (PCS); Doctoral: R188,820/year (FCS), R131,320/year (PCS); plus device/assistive allowances.
Summary: Supports full-time honours, master's, and doctoral students at South African public universities in fields aligned with national research priorities, with a focus on equity, transformation, and foundational biodiversity research.
Key Information: Scholarships are for full-time study only; strict age and academic requirements apply; funding is highly competitive.