Department of Science and Innovation Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme
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:
Honours/4th year engineering/Postgraduate Diploma
Masters
Doctorate
Focus areas
The CSIR-DSI Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme applications are restricted to students whose degrees align with the thematic research areas indicated below:
Biocatalysis
Biopharming
Bioprocessing
Health
ICT
Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)
Microsystems Technology
Mining
Modelling and Digital Sciences
Titanium (Manufacturing Elements)
Photonics
Water Research
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.
How to apply
The call for 2025 applications is now open!
NB: Click here to access the eligibility guideline document.
Kindly note that it is very important to read the eligibility guideline document before you start with your application.
