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TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa 2022

Awarded by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Travel and monthly allowance

Eligible Courses

Science, Engineering and Technology

Eligible Nationalities

Open to nationals of developing countries except South Africans

Can Be Taken At

Institutions in South Africa

Provider

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)

Last Verified On

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Overview

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
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  • The deadline of TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa 2022 is Expired.
  • TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa 2022 is offered to PhD degree.
  • TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa 2022 is offered for Science, Engineering and Technology.
  • TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa 2022 is open for: Open to nationals of developing countries except South Africans.
  • TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa 2022 is offered by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).
  • TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowships in South Africa 2022 covers Partial Funding, Travel and monthly allowance.