Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application) | April 2027 (Designated Authority/institutional review)
Funding Amounts: Master’s: R182,836 (FCS) or R126,836 (PCS) per year, max 2 years; Doctoral: R188,820 (FCS) or R131,320 (PCS) per year, max 3 years; plus R10,000 device allowance (FCS only)
Summary: Supports full-time master’s and doctoral studies at South African public universities in science, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities.
Key Information: Applicants must apply via NRF Connect; eligibility, funding levels, and deadlines are subject to annual NRF policy updates.