DST–CSIR Inter-bursary support programme 2018 for young South Africans

The CSIR and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) are pleased to announce the DST Inter-Programme Bursary Support (IBS) call for applications.

Eligibility

• Full-time students studying towards an Honours, Masters or PhD degree at any South African public university.

Focus areas

• The focus areas for the bursary are restricted to the following research areas:
• • Aerospace
  * Composites
  * Modelling and digital sciences (data science, biometrics, cybersecurity and so forth)
  * Microsystems Technology
  * Titanium (manufacturing elements)
  * Photonics (free space communication, fibre-optics, laser welding and optics)
  * Biotechnology (Biopharming, bio- processing and bio – catalysis)
  * Information and Communications Technology

Value of the bursary award per annum

• Honours  R60 000
* Masters   R90 000
* PhD      R120 000

How to apply

• Download application forms and the general guidelines here:

• Honours/4th year Engineering/BTech Level
• Masters or Doctoral level
• General guidelines

• Application forms and more information about the IBS can also be obtained from the postgraduate funding office of each of the public universities.
• For more information on the DST-CSIR inter-bursary support (IBS) programme, please contact the IBS administrator at: hcd-interbursary@csir.co.za

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DST–CSIR Inter-bursary support programme 2017