Application Deadline: 5 August 2022
The Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP), offered in partnership with the French Embassy in South Africa, is a national programme aimed at supporting South African prospective academics to pursue Master’s degrees in areas of need at a Public French university for a period of 2 years followed immediately by a 1-year academic internship at a recruiting South African university.
Eligibility Requirements
In addition to meeting the criteria specified by the University, applicants must:
- Show interest in becoming an academic;
- Be 35 years or younger;
- Be a South African citizen;
- A minimum average of 65% attained in an appropriate Level 8 qualification;
- Show commitment to placement at the recruiting South African University for the full 3 years of the programme (2 years studying at any French public university, and 1 year of internship at the recruiting South African university)
Fields of Study
- Marine Science Physical-Oceanography
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Information and communication technology
- Statistics
Benefits
- Cost of registration and tuition for the Master’s degree;
- Guidance and mentorship;
- Assistance with potential international mobility experience;
- Enhancing your research and teaching abilities;
- A year of internship in South African University after completion of the Master’s degree.
Application process
Applicants must submit an online application via the dedicated platform:
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
1.1 Marine Science Physical-Oceanography
Central University of Technology
1.2 Physics
Durban University of Technology
1.3 Chemistry
Mangosuthu University of Technology
1.4 Information and communication technology
Walter Sisulu University
1.5 Statistics
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the DHET Nurturing Emerging Scholar’s Programme 2022
