DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for 2025

Overview

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are pleased to announce the call for new applications for the DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the academic year 2025. Continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year of funding must submit a Progress Report instead of a new application.

The NRF requires a minimum academic average of 65% for postgraduate funding. The entry age limits are 28, 30, and 32 years or younger for honours, master’s, and doctoral studies, respectively, in the year of application. Successful applicants may receive Full Cost of Study (FCS) or Partial Cost of Study (PCS) funding.

Funding supports honours, master’s, and doctoral candidates in Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

Application Dates

Student Application Dates

Designated Authority (DA) Submission Dates

SARAO Specific Dates

Funding and Eligibility

Application Process

Enquiries

For any queries, applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant NRF Professional Officer:

NRF Fraud Line: To report any irregular, corrupt, or unethical conduct related to funding.

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