Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) Bursaries 2023

Closing Date

15 Sep, 2022

Bursary Details

The PRF awards bursaries towards obtaining the following types of qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) – Applicants that have obtained a minimum pass of 60%
- Masters – Applicants that have obtained a minimum pass of 60%
- PhD
Bursaries are ordinarily awarded only to South African citizens or persons with permanent residency permits for South Africa. A limited number of bursaries may be awarded to other non-South African applicants.
The PRF does not support applications from full-time employees (salary receiving employees)
Once the award has been made the scholarship holder cannot change the research project without the approval of the PRF
All new applications as well as renewal applications must be completed in full and all required documents attached (this includes Supervisor’s written support)
Please note: Other than exceptional circumstances the maximum duration of support will be 2 years for Masters and 3 years for PhD bursaries.

Candidate Requirements

Bursary Enquiries

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How to Apply

Deadline Dates

Research Grants
Closing date: 28 Feb
PRF post-doctoral Fellowship
Closing dates: 28 Feb, 15 Sept
Bursary
Closing dates: 28 Feb, 15 Sept
James Gear International Fellowship
Closing dates: 28 Feb, 15 Sept
Major Impact Project
Closing dates: 28 Feb
Travel Grant Application Form
Closing dates: 28 Feb, 15 Sept

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Field of Study

Health Sciences

Postgraduate Studies and Research

Student Achiever Account

Monthly Fee - R9.99

Age range - 16 to 24 years old

Monthly Income - Not required

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Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) Bursaries 2023