Department of Science and Innovation Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme

The Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme (IBS), funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is intended to support full time studies at Honours, 4th year Engineering/Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and PhD level at any South African public university.

 

Eligibility:

Students approved for or registered for full-time studies at any South African public university who intend to register or are registered for the following degrees:

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Doctorate

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Honours/4th year engineering/Postgraduate Diploma

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Masters

Focus
Areas:

The CSIR-DSI Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme applications are restricted to students whose degrees align with the thematic research areas indicated below:

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Biocatalysis

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Biopharming

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Bioprocessing

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Health

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ICT

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Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)

Value of the bursary award per annum

  • Honours/4th year engineering/Postgraduate Diploma: R130 000

  • Masters: R140 000

  • Doctorate: R160 000

  • Students will receive an additional R10 000 once-off laptop allowance.

For more information on the Department of Science and Innovation Inter-Programme Bursary 
Scheme, please contact the CSIR IBS team:
Tel: @phone
Email: @email