Looking for a Bursary? We bring your way, the Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursary 2024. Another exciting chance to apply for this opportunity of an Academic life.
Do you know that the Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursary is up for grabs again this year? Well, if you have ever dreamed of applying to any Bursary in 2024, Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursary is open for you.
Before you go hurrying off to drop an application, ensure that you’re qualified for the Bursary you selected. Once you’re sure of this, you proceed to submit your resume.
The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursary is meant for both South African and International students that need assistance in their education. More so, the Bursary covers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Therefore, if you are a student looking to further your education at the undergraduate or Master’s level, this chance is for you.
Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursary Details
ABOUT THE PRF BURSARY PROGRAMMES – FIELDS COVERED
The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) is inviting students pursuing postgraduate students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2024 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for Research into Virology, at BScHons, MSc and PhD level.
MORE ABOUT THE PRF BURSARY PROGRAMMES – COVERAGE VALUE
The duration of the bursary award will depend on the level of the qualification being pursued: Masters students will receive up to 2 years of bursary support and PhD students will receive up to 3 years of bursary support (unless an exceptional circumstance).
Scholars may not change their research project, unless approved by the PRF.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR POLIOMYELITIS RESEARCH FOUNDATION (PRF) BURSARIES
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident in South Africa
- You must be studying towards one of the aforementioned postgraduate Virology qualifications
- You must NOT be employed full-time
- BSc (Hons) and Masters applicants: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
- BSc (Hons) applicants: preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students
How to Apply Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursary 2024
Download and complete the relevant PRF application form:
NEW APPLICATIONS:
- PRF BScHons Bursary Application Form (New Applications) (.doc)
- PRF MSc Bursary Application Form (New Applications) (.doc)
- PRF PhD Bursary Application Form (New Applications) (.doc)
RENEWALS (current bursary recipients):
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
NEW APPLICATIONS:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Proof of permanent residency if not a South African citizen (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record, including most recent results (on institutes letterhead)
- Curriculum Vitae, including publications (maximum 2 pages)
- Full scope of your proposed research project
- Literature review
- Supervisor’s written support
RENEWALS (current bursary recipients):
- Most recent academic record (on institutes letterhead)
- Supervisor’s written support
Note: application forms must be filled in on the computer (i.e. typed and not hand written).
Applications must be submitted via email to: prf@nicd.ac.za
(Insert the words “PRF Bursary Application 2024” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR PRF BURSARIES
28 February 2024 and 15 September 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) directly:
Contact Person: Mrs Irma Latsky
Tel: 011 555 0395
Email: prf@nicd.ac.za
