DSI-CSIR Bursary 2025 (Student Funds)
DSI-CSIR is inviting South African students to apply for the Bursary Programme 2025. This prestigious opportunity supports postgraduate studies in key scientific and industrial research areas. The bursary is designed to develop skills in fields critical to national priorities, offering financial support to students pursuing Honours, Masters, or Doctoral degrees in specific thematic research focus areas. This initiative is a vital stepping stone for future leaders in science and innovation.
Job Details
- Company Name: Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- Opportunity Name: DSI-CSIR Bursary Programme 2025
- Location: South Africa (Applicable at any public university)
- Application Closing Date: 31 August 2024 (at 12:00 PM)
Job Description
The DSI-CSIR Bursary Programme 2025 aims to foster the development of high-level skills in South Africa by providing financial support to students pursuing postgraduate qualifications in critical areas of science and technology. The bursary is available for Honours, 4th year Engineering, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, and Doctoral studies across a range of thematic research focus areas, including Biocatalysis, Health, Photonics, Water Research, and more.
Requirements
To qualify for the DSI-CSIR Bursary Programme 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident.
- Enrolled or intend to enroll full-time for a postgraduate qualification in one of the specified thematic research areas in 2025.
- Must be studying or accepted/registered at a public university in South Africa.
- Must not be receiving any other bursary funding.
- Honours Applicants: Must not be older than 28 years and must have achieved at least 65% in all major subjects during their final undergraduate year.
- Masters Applicants: Must not be older than 30 years and must have achieved at least 65% in all major subjects during Honours or final year of a 4-year degree.
- Doctoral Applicants: Must not be older than 32 years and must have achieved at least 65% at the Masters level.
- Masters and Doctoral applicants must also have supervisor endorsement and motivation.
- Preference will be given to students with disabilities and those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Duties
Bursary recipients will:
- Engage in full-time study towards their chosen postgraduate qualification within one of the approved thematic areas.
- Participate in research activities aligned with national and departmental priorities.
- Regularly consult with their academic supervisors to ensure steady progress in their research.
- Comply with all university regulations and maintain the academic standards required by the bursary.
- Contribute to the knowledge base within their field of study, potentially through publications, presentations, or other academic outputs.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents along with their online application:
- Certified copy of ID document (if a South African citizen).
- Certified copy of passport and proof of permanent residency (if an international student).
- Certified copy of university degree certificate.
- Full university transcript/record (on institution’s letterhead).
- Proof of university application or registration (on institution’s letterhead).
- Recommendation letter from Supervisor (for Masters and Doctoral applicants).
- Admission letter showing full-time registration (if available; required from successful applicants).
How to Apply
To apply for the DSI-CSIR Bursary Programme 2025:
- Visit the DSI-CSIR Bursary Application 2025 portal.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required supporting documents.
- Submit the application before 12:00 PM on 31 August 2024.
- You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your application.
