Learn how to obtain NRF funding for your studies. If you’re pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities or any key priority areas, apply for an NRF scholarship. We’ve included a useful list of contacts for bursary applicants.
NRF Masters and Doctoral Degree Scholarships for Full-time Studies
List of NRF Funding Contacts For Your University Degree
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NRF Contact List for Student Funding
1. Ms Fulufhelo Malamatsho
Professional Officer – HICD
Telephone: 012 481 4166
Email: fulufhelo.malamatsho@nrf.ac.za
2. Ms Zethu Ntsoane
Professional Officer – HICD
Telephone: 012 481 4105.
Email: zethu.maseko@nrf.ac.za
3. Ms Melissa Govender
Professional Officer: GMSA
Telephone: 012 481 4311
Email: melissa.govender@nrf.ac.za
4. Ms Thandeka Mthethwa
Professional Officer: GMSA
Telephone: 012 481 4163
Email address:thandeka.mthethwa@nrf.ac.za
5. Mr Sello Moloi
Professional Officer – Reviews and Evaluation (RE)
Telephone: 012 481 4249
Email: sello.moloi@nrf.ac.za
6. Mr Sam Sibiya
Professional Officer – Reviews and Evaluation (RE)
Telephone: 012 481 4307
Email: sam.sibiya@nrf.ac.za
For SASAC-related enquiries
7. Dr Priscilla Mensah
Director-HICD
Telephone: 012 481 4396
Email: Priscilla.mensah@nrf.ac.za
Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) Scholarships
Masters and Doctoral Student Funding for Full-time Studies
University Student Funding Sources: Check the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) for calls for bursary applications.
As they receive a high volume of applications, the NRF has consolidated all the Masters and Doctoral scholarship programmes in a framework document. Examples of these programmes are DAAD, Extension Support for Masters and Doctoral studies, NRF Freestanding, Innovation, Scarce Skill Development Fund (SSDF), The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Doctoral and The Southern African Systems Analysis Center (SASAC)
Who are the Scholarships for?
These scholarships are open to South African citizens or permanent residents as well as a limited percentage of foreign nationals who will register at a South African public university on a full-time basis only.
Scholarships are intended to support Masters and Doctoral candidates to pursue research studies in all areas of Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities, including Priority Research Areas at public universities.
Applicants must apply on the NRF Online system at: https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za and follow the application process set out in the framework document and funding guide. The application deadline is 15 June 2018 for funding in 2019.
Please refer to the framework document when completing the online application form at every step of the process.
Please note:
- Institutions are required to set their own internal closing dates to enable validation by institutional DAs prior to submission to the NRF for review.
- Should you have any queries with regards to the call requirements or application procedure, please contact an NRF contact person listed above.
Always remember to check the closing date!
