Funder: National Research Foundation

Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (institutional submission) | June 2026 (full application) | May 2027 (institutional submission) | April 2027 (full application)

Funding Amounts: FCS: R188,820/year (doctoral), R182,836/year (master’s), R163,892/year (honours); PCS: R131,320/year (doctoral), R126,836/year (master’s), R124,892/year (honours); max 1–3 years by degree level.

Summary: Supports full-time honours, master’s, and doctoral study at South African public universities in all research fields, with priority for equity and national priorities.

Key Information: Only full-time students at South African public universities are eligible; funding is highly competitive and based on academic merit, financial need, and transformation targets.