Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) Bursaries 2024 is open, therefore qualified applicants can apply now before the closing date.
Applications are now open for those interested in the bursary from the Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF).
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2024
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.
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).
Requirements
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
Download and complete the relevant PRF application form:
NEW APPLICATIONS:
RENEWALS (current bursary recipients):
You may be requested to submit certain 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):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Proof of permanent residency if not a South African citizen (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record, including latest exam results (on institutes letterhead)
- CV, including publications (maximum 2 pages)
- Full scope of your proposed research project
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: prf@nicd.ac.za
(Insert the words “PRF Bursary Application” in the email subject line).
