Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2024 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2023
Bursaries will be awarded for Postgraduate studies (BSc (Hons), MSc and PhD), for Research into Virology.
The duration of the bursary award will depend on the level of the qualification being pursued: Masters students will receive up to 2 years of bursary support and PhD students will receive up to 3 years of bursary support (unless an exceptional circumstance).
Scholars may not change their research project, unless approved by the PRF.
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- Preference will be given to South African citizens or permanent residents
- You must be registered for a postgraduate degree (BScHons, MSc and PhD), for research into Virology
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in your most recent studies
How to apply
Applications must be submitted by following these steps:
Step 1: complete an online application:
- PRF Bursary Application: BSc (Hons)
- PRF Bursary Application: MSc (NEW applications)
- PRF Bursary Application: MSc (RENEWAL)
- PRF Bursary Application: PhD (NEW applications)
- PRF Bursary Application: PhD (RENEWAL)
Step 2: upload clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
NEW applicants:
- Curriculum Viate, including publications (maximum 2 pages)
- Academic Record
- Proof of Degree Registration
- Completed Grants Application Signatory Form (.pdf)
- MSc applicants: Proof of BSc completion
- PhD applicants: Proof of MSc completion
- Any other additional information to support your application (graphs must be submitted in a PDF doc as an annex)
RENEWAL:
- MSc applicants: completed Grants Application Signatory Form (.pdf)
- PhD applicants: Supervisor Progress Report
- Any other additional information to support your application (graphs must be submitted in a PDF doc as an annex)
Step 3: download and complete the PRF Final Bursary Form and submit it via email to: prf@nicd.ac.za
(Insert the words “PRF Bursary Application”, followed by “BSc (Hons)” or “MSc” or “PhD” in the email subject line).
