The University of Pretoria regards itself as a research intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for postdoctoral research who will make a significant contribution to its research endeavours. As part of an initiative by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for one postdoctoral scholarship for a citizen coming from a Commonwealth Country (excluding South African citizens). This scholarship will be known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth
Postdoctoral Scholarship and will be awarded on a competitive basis.
Eligibility
· The Postdoctoral Scholarship will be awarded to a citizen from a Commonwealth Country other than South Africa.
· The Postdoctoral Commonwealth Scholar must conduct his/her research at the University of Pretoria.
· Applicants must have completed their doctoral studies within five years prior to their application for the Postdoctoral Scholarship.
· Applicants must not be older than 35 years of age at time of application.
· Doctoral students currently registered at the University of Pretoria are not eligible for the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Postdoctoral Scholarship.
Scholarship Application Deadline:10 June 2011
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