South Africa | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 6

2012 Rhodes Post-Doctoral Fellowship, South Africa: Sciences

The Fellowships are intended to foster existing academic research and scholarly or creative activities within Rhodes University departments and institutes. Ideally a Fellow’s proposed work will closely complement existing programmes in the host department.

Eligibility:Although there is no age restriction, potential Fellows must hold a recently awarded doctoral degree preferably from an institution other than Rhodes University recognized as appropriate to the discipline for which the Fellowship is sought. Successful candidates must be of exceptional merit as evidenced by the quality and corpus of publications or other recognized forms of achievement relevant to the Fellow’s discipline. The Fellowship will be awarded strictly on merit, without regard to race, gender, religion or country of origin.

Application:
Applications should be made through Heads of Departments or Directors of Research Institutes. Applications must include a full curriculum vitae and the names and full contact details of three referees who may be consulted. The Head of Department/Director of Research Institutes must then recommend the applicant including an outline research proposal with details of how Rhodes staff will be involved or benefit. This must then be submitted to the Research Office.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July 2011

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The NRF’s Knowledge Interchange and Collaboration Programme (KIC) Call, Africa

The NRF has funded local and international travel and sponsored scientific events in the form of conferences for many years. These small but effective programmes have had great impact on the research community. The intention of these programmes has always been to internationalise research, enhance networking and foster collaboration in order to improve the quality of research outputs by researchers. Research is inherently an international activity although there is much benefit to be derived from comparing local knowledge with other local systems or sharing methodologies.
One of the strategic performance goals set in the NRF Visions 2015 is to strive for an internationally competitive science, technology and innovation system. The promotion of international collaboration through travel and scientific events is a direct route to this goal. Much of this work should be built into research grants. These awards may not cover all expenses and therefore co-investment is necessary.
Co-investment should be disclosed on the application.
Types of Grants
The investment in support for travel and scientific events will be focused on two areas:
1. Travel Grants: This investment area is to be divided into a number categories:
a) Travel by researchers employed by institutions to conferences, workshops, etc. locally;
b) Travel by researchers employed by institutions to conferences, workshops, etc. abroad;
c) Invited foreign researchers;
d) Mobility grants in support of local or international travel for research or training on specific equipment not available in the applicant’s institution or in South Africa.
e) A maximum of R15000 for local conferences and a maximum of R25000 for international conferences will be permissible.
2. Events support: The support of research orientated local meetings, such as conferences, symposia and workshops.

Eligibility
All researchers who are full-time employees or on a fixed term contract at any of the following institutions are eligible to apply:
• South African universities /University of Technologies
• National research institutions such as the NRF-linked national facilities
• Museums
• Science Councils
Students and researchers from private/commercial institutions will not be allowed to
apply. However, student involvement in local events is highly encouraged

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 February 2011

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Dutkiewicz Family Scholarship for Post-Graduate Study in Energy Research, South Africa

The Dutkiewicz Family Trust has made TWO scholarships available for students who will register for full-time study for a student pursuing a post-graduate degree in Energy Research.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have achieved a weighted average of at least 60% in the final year of the previous qualification. Suitable candidates must have demonstrated a passion for the study of energy
There is no restriction on nationality, race or gender.
Value and Tenure:
The Value of the scholarship is R35,000 per year which must be used towards tuition, academic materials, housing and research project costs.
The tenure of the award is strictly ONE YEAR. It is expected that this would be renewed based on progress and fulfilment of the conditions.
One year only for an Honour’s candidate.
One year with possibility for renewal for one further year for a master’s candidate.
One year with possibility for renewal for 2 further years for a Doctoral candidate

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

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