SA/Wallonia‑Brussel Federation Science and Technology Research Collaboration 2025
The NRF Postgraduate Scholarships fund full-time honours, master's, and doctoral research in science, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities at South African public universities.
Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026: Full application closing (projected) | May 2026: Institutional DA submission to NRF (projected)
Funding Amounts: Honours: R163,892/year (FCS), R124,892/year (PCS); Master's: R182,836/year (FCS), R126,836/year (PCS); Doctoral: R188,820/year (FCS), R131,320/year (PCS); plus allowances
Summary: Supports full-time honours, master's, and doctoral studies at South African public universities for research in science, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities.
Key Information: Only full-time students are eligible; strict age and academic merit criteria apply; international students eligible at master's/doctoral level (PCS only).
Description
The National Research Foundation (NRF) Postgraduate Scholarships provide financial support for South African citizens, permanent residents, and a limited number of international students to pursue full-time honours, master's, and doctoral degrees at South African public universities. The program aims to advance research capacity in science, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities, and to promote equity, transformation, and excellence in the national research system. Funding is awarded on a competitive basis, with a strong emphasis on academic merit, financial need, and alignment to national priority research areas.
