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Scholarship · 2027 enrolment

SAMRC Postgraduate Research Associate Programme — 2027 Enrolment

South African Medical Research Council

South African Medical Research Council postgraduate research scholarship call for 2027 Master’s and PhD study in clinical, health, data, genomics, epidemiology and other SAMRC priority research areas.

South AfricaSep 22, 2026Last source check Aug 14, 2026
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Funding package

What the opportunity covers

PhD scholarship value is R250,000 per year for three years, with a possible fourth year on compelling motivation. Master’s scholarship value is R200,000 per year for one year, with a possible second year on compelling motivation.

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Eligibility

Who can apply

  • South African citizen or permanent resident pursuing eligible full-time Master’s or PhD study at a South African university in a SAMRC priority research area, with the required university and SAMRC supervisory/host support. First-year Master’s applicants must be admitted for 2027 and provide the specified supervisor support letters.
Application package

Documents and steps

Required documents

  1. Research proposal or admission/support documentation applicable to study level
  2. University supervisor support
  3. SAMRC supervisor recommendation or commitment
  4. Other supporting documents required in the SAMRC RFA
  5. Host research unit commitment

Application steps

  1. Register or log in to SAMRC RIMS.

  2. Complete the online scholarship application and upload all required supporting documents.

  3. Submit the applicant portion by 22 September 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time.

  4. Ensure the SAMRC supervisor submits the required commitment by 29 September 2026 at 23:59.

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Application steps

  1. Register or log in to SAMRC RIMS.
  2. Complete the online scholarship application and upload all required supporting documents.
  3. Submit the applicant portion by 22 September 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time.
  4. Ensure the SAMRC supervisor submits the required commitment by 29 September 2026 at 23:59.

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