TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa 2022

Eligibility for TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa, 2022:

• The NRF-TWAS Doctoral Scholarships are open to nationals of developing countries except for South African citizens.
• Candidates should not be more than 32 years of age.
• Applicants must hold a University degree that will meet the criteria for admission.
• Applicants must meet all the visa and immigration laws of their home country and South Africa.

Documents Required:

• Applicants are required to provide an official letter from their host South African institution, department or laboratory.
• Applicants are responsible for contacting the respective institution to apply for approval.
• Candidates must also secure a supervisor for the study.
• The applicant's research project must be approved and registered by the host institution in the form of a letter of support from the concerned supervisor and attached along with the application form.
• Candidates are required to have all their foreign qualification assessed by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 
• The SAQA assessment certificate must be submitted with the application.
• Candidates must secure their study permits or visas for study in South Africa. 

Selection Criteria:

• Applicants are selected based on their academic track record.
• An applicants research proposal is evaluated based on its scientific and technical quality.
• Institutional support for the scholarship is taken into consideration.
• Applicants proposed research plan is gauged for its potential outputs and its impact.

Value of TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa, 2022:

• The successful applicants of TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa, 2022 will receive:
• Travel to and from South Africa.
• A standard monthly allowance to cover living expenses.

Deadline for TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa, 2022:

• The last date to apply for TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa, 2022 is 8th July 2022