NRF South Africa Research Fellowship
National Research Foundation South Africa
PhD and Postdoc
South Africa
The National Research Foundation of South Africa funds research in science, engineering, technology, and the humanities through multiple scholarship and fellowship programmes. The NRF-DSI Scarce Skills Doctoral Scholarship supports PhD students in identified scarce skills areas including engineering, biotechnology, and ICT. Postdoctoral fellowships are also administered through NRF, and the Innovation Doctoral Scholarship supports PhD students with potential to generate commercialisable research. International students studying in South Africa are eligible for some NRF scholarships.
South African nationals or students studying in South Africa; scarce skills priority; merit-based
- Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
- Prepare all required documents — transcripts, reference letters, personal statement.
- Visit the official provider website using the Apply Now button below.
- Complete and submit the application form before the deadline.
- Keep a copy of your submission confirmation.
