Funder: National Research Foundation

Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026: Full application closing | April 2026: Institutional submission closing

Funding Amounts: Doctoral: up to R188,820/year (FCS) or R131,320/year (PCS), max 3 years; Master’s: up to R182,836/year (FCS) or R126,836/year (PCS), max 2 years; plus once-off R10,000 study device allowance.

Summary: Targeted support for early-career researchers with an NRF Y-rating to advance their research and career development in South Africa.

Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm with program page; only for NRF Y-rated researchers; full-time study required.