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Invitation for Nominations for Professional Development Programme (PDP) Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2023

The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites Science Councils, National Facilities and Public research-performing institutions to nominate candidates for the PDP for the 2023 academic year.  Candidates may be nominated in one of two categories to advance their research and professional development
December 21, 2022
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2023 iThemba Labs Physics Summer School Call for Applications

Call Background: The National Research Foundation (NRF) will be hosting the Physics Summer School in January 2023 at its iThemba LABS National Facility. The Summer School is intended for students who are interested in pursuing postgraduate training in nuclear sciences.
August 11, 2022
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Bi-annual Progress Reports: Postgraduate Scholarships 2022 – Mid-Year Reports

All students receiving NRF postgraduate funding under the new Postgraduate Policy at either Full or Partial Cost of Study (FCS/PCS) will be required to submit Bi-annual Progress Reports. This is to ensure that students are making sufficient progress with their
August 3, 2022
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DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2023 Academic Year

The DSI and NRF are pleased to announce a call for new applications for DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the academic year 2023. All continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year of funding must submit a
May 4, 2022
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Call for NRF Postgraduate Scholarships 2021

Opening Date: Wednesday, 8 April, 2020Closing Date: Friday, 18 December, 2020 The DSI and NRF are pleased to announce a call of new applications for NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2021 Academic year. All continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year
April 14, 2021
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Call for Applications – NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for 2022 Academic Year

The DSI and NRF are pleased to announce a call of new applications for NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2022 academic year. All continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year of funding must submit a Progress Report and not
April 14, 2021
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