DSTI-funded bursary scheme supporting full-time honours, fourth-year engineering/postgraduate diploma, master’s and doctoral study in strategic research areas at South African public universities.
Destination
South Africa
Study level
Other level, Master’s, Doctoral
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
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Funding package
Recorded funding details
Annual award values are R160,000 for honours/fourth-year engineering/postgraduate diploma, R170,000 for master’s and R180,000 for doctorate, plus a once-off R10,000 laptop allowance and additional research/conference support where applicable.
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Mandatory fees
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Accommodation
Health insurance
Travel
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Eligibility
Who can apply
Applicants must be accepted or registered for full-time study at a South African public university in an eligible level and thematic research area, meet the published minimum academic performance, and satisfy programme-specific documentation requirements.
Application package
Documents and steps
Required documents
Online application
Supervisor endorsement and motivation for master’s/doctoral applications
Identity document/passport and permanent-residency evidence where applicable
Academic transcript
Application steps
Confirm full-time registration or acceptance at a South African public university and alignment with an eligible research area.
For master’s/doctoral study, obtain the required supervisor endorsement and motivation.
Submit the complete application through CSIR Bursary Connect by September 15, 2026.
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