The NRF’s 2026 Master’s and Doctoral Funding call is available here: nrf.ac.za/dsi-nrf-postgr… It is compulsory for applicants to consult the NRF’s official documents (Framework, Application, and FAQ Guides) before posting queries or submitting applications.

The 2026 call for the NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarship Programme is now open. It supports Master's and PhD studies for South African citizens and permanent residents. Details here: daad.org.za/en/study-resea…

Future-Proofing Postgraduate Education in the Age of AI It's no longer a question of 'why' but 'how.' Read more here: usaf.ac.za/open-student-e…

The NRF and SASOL invite applications for the NRF-SASOL YAAP Programme 2026. This grant is only intended for South African academics who are employed at a South African public university and wish to pursue their Doctoral degree. Details: nrf.ac.za/funding/nrf-ca…

The NRF, in partnership with The Presidency; DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION; HigherEducationZA; and the National Skills Fund, invites Expressions of Interest from eligible institutions to host the Presidential PhD Programme Training Hubs. Details: nrf.ac.za/funding/nrf-ca…

South African researchers are eligible to publish open access articles in Emerald hybrid journals without paying an APC. Read more about the agreement here: sanlic.ac.za/emerald/ linkedin.com/pulse/emerald-…

The 2026 France-South Africa programme is open to citizens of South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi ▪️Master’s or PhD in any field at a university in France ▪️Full details: southafrica-france-scholarships.com ▪️Info webinar in July with Campus France ZA

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#ThusoThursdays Feeling stuck or overwhelmed as an emerging academic? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to go it alone either. Visit #ThusoResources, your national toolbox of help: ✅ Tools ✅ Training ✅ Podcasts Start here: thusoresources.usaf.ac.za Explore. Grow. Thrive.

South African researchers are invited to submit proposals for the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Actions. The DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION offers seed funding to support the travel costs of SA researchers participating in COST. Details: nrf.ac.za/strengthening-…

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