Funder: National Research Foundation

Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026: Full application / applicant closing date (projected) | May 2026: Designated Authority (DA) submission to NRF closing date (projected)

Funding Amounts: Typical award: R182,836/year (Master’s, FCS) or R188,820/year (Doctoral, FCS); funding for 2 years (Master’s) or 3 years (Doctoral); partial cost of study and extension support available.

Summary: Supports full-time honours, master’s, and doctoral research in human and social dynamics, advancing knowledge of societal change and social processes.

Key Information: Applications must be submitted via NRF Connect; only full-time students at South African public universities are eligible.