University of the Free State Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (PDRF) 2023

Eligibility criteria for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (PDRF):

• Candidates applying for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (PDRF) must have received a Master’s degree with at least an average grade of 70% in relevant fields. within the last five years.
• Applicants must have graduated within the last five years.
• During the fellowship, applicants must not hold full-time salaried employment.
• Fellows must be able to relocate to UFS for the whole duration of the fellowship.
• Applicants of Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (PDRF) that are selected must spend 80% of their doctoral period at the UFS.

Documents required:

• Two academic referees who had taught the applicant previously and their contact details
• Motivation letter for joining CRHED
• Outline of proposed doctoral research in 4-6 pages
• CV with information about  research publications, conference papers, and grants
• Copy of Master's degree certificate
• Full transcripts of academic record 
• Copy of ID and/or passport (for foreign applicants)

Benefits:

• Up to 255,000 Rand non-taxable stipend.
• 50,000 Rand contributions towards research costs.
• 15,000 Rand compulsory institutional contribution.