Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026: Call opening | September 2026: Full application closing | October 2026: Institutional submission closing
Funding Amounts: Full Cost of Study: R163,892–R188,820/year (honours/masters/doctoral); Partial Cost: R124,892–R131,320/year; typical duration: 1–3 years
Summary: Supports full-time honours, master’s, and doctoral students at South African public universities in all research fields, prioritizing equity and national research priorities.
Key Information: Applications are submitted via the NRF Connect system; eligibility includes strict age and academic requirements.