Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: Full application closing date | August 2026: Designated Authority (institutional) submission to NRF closing date
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: Honours R163,892 (FCS)/R124,892 (PCS); Master's R182,836 (FCS)/R126,836 (PCS); Doctoral R188,820 (FCS)/R131,320 (PCS) per annum; duration: up to 1–3 years depending on level.
Summary: Supports South African postgraduate students and researchers for full-time honours, master’s, and doctoral study, fostering research capacity and international collaboration, including with Russia’s JINR.
Key Information: Only full-time studies at South African public universities are eligible; strict age, academic, and citizenship requirements apply.