Marine and Coastal Research 2025
Supports master's and doctoral research in marine and coastal systems at South African universities, advancing scientific knowledge aligned with national priorities.
Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026: Full application closing | May 2026: Institutional DA submission (both projected)
Funding Amounts: Full Cost of Study: R182,836/year (Master’s), R188,820/year (Doctoral); Partial Cost: R126,836/year (Master’s), R131,320/year (Doctoral); max 2 years (Master’s), 3 years (Doctoral)
Summary: Supports research-focused postgraduate studies in marine and coastal systems at South African public universities, aligned with national research priorities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; all dates are projected and may shift—check the NRF site for updates.
Description
This funding opportunity supports full-time master’s and doctoral students pursuing research in marine and coastal environments at South African public universities. The program aims to advance scientific understanding of marine and coastal systems in alignment with the priorities set out in the National Research Foundation’s annual framework. Funding is available for both new and continuing students, with specific support for those who are financially needy, living with disabilities, or demonstrating exceptional academic achievement.
