NRF‑FNRS 2024 Joint Call
Supports full-time honours, master's, and doctoral research at South African public universities in any field, emphasizing transformation, equity, and national research priorities.
Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (Full application submission deadline for NRF‑FNRS Joint Call)
Funding Amounts: Honours: R163,892 (FCS)/R124,892 (PCS) per annum; Master's: R182,836 (FCS)/R126,836 (PCS) per annum; Doctoral: R188,820 (FCS)/R131,320 (PCS) per annum; max 1–3 years by level.
Summary: Supports full-time honours, master's, and doctoral students at South African public universities in all research areas, with a focus on equity, transformation, and national priorities.
Key Information: Only full-time students; strict age and academic requirements; international students eligible for master's/PhD PCS only.
Description
This opportunity provides funding for South African and eligible international students to pursue full-time honours, master's, or doctoral degrees at South African public universities. The program is designed to support research across Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities, with an emphasis on transformation, equity, and alignment with national research priorities. Funding is available at both Full Cost of Study (FCS) and Partial Cost of Study (PCS) levels, based on academic merit, financial need, disability status, and citizenship.
