REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be under 35 years old
- You must intend on studying full-time, towards an Honours, Masters or Doctoral degree in 2024
- You must be studying at your degree level for the first time (i.e. second Honours, Masters or Doctoral degrees will NOT be funded)
- You must intend on pursuing a research project that is in line with SANBI’s mandate and research strategy
- You must intend on studying at any university in South Africa
- You must have completed an Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma if applying for Masters studies
- You must have confirmed placement in a postgraduate programme and have provisional acceptance from prospective academic supervisors
- You must be pro-active, enthusiastic, and interested in doing excellent research that can make a difference
BENEFITS
The bursary will provide cover for university fees and living expenses, to the total values:
- Honours studies: R120 000 for one year only
- Masters studies: R150 000 per year for two years
- Doctoral studies: R180 000 per year for three years
CLOSING DATE
19 January 2024
