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.