Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026: SARAO Master's Scholarships — applicant closing date | July 2026: SARAO Master's Scholarships — Designated Authority (DA) submission to NRF closing date | August 2026: SARAO Master's Scholarships — applicant closing date (alternate) | August 2026: SARAO Master's Scholarships — Designated Authority (DA) submission to NRF closing date (alternate)
Funding Amounts: R182,836/year (Full Cost of Study, South Africans/PRs) or R126,836/year (Partial Cost of Study, international/other); max 2 years; plus once-off R10,000 device allowance (FCS only)
Summary: Supports full-time master's students pursuing research aligned with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), with priority for SKA/MeerKAT-related topics.
Key Information: Only online applications via NRF Connect; strict eligibility on age, academic record, and research alignment.