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DSTI-CSIR InterBursary Support Programme

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the CSIR are pleased to invite applications for the DSTI-CSIR

Inter-programme Bursary Scheme (IBS). The IBS is intended for full-time postgraduate studies at any South African public university within targeted areas.

Eligibility	Students who are approved or registered for full-time studies at any South African public university, who intend study for the following degrees: Honours/postgraduate Diploma Masters' Doctoral
Focus areas	CSIR-DSTI IBS applications are restricted to students whose degrees are aligned with the thematic research areas indicated below: Bio-catalysis Biopharming Bioprocessing Health ICT Indigenous Knowledge Systems Microsystems technology Mining Modelling and digital sciences Titanium (manufacturing elements) Photonics Water Research
Value of the bursary award per annum	Honours/Postgraduate Diploma: R130 000 Masters': R140 000 Doctoral: R16?0 000 Students will receive an additional once off laptop allowance of R10 000
Application link	https://bursaryconnect.csir.co.za
More information	? https://www.csir.co.za/dsi-csir-inter-bursary-support-programme?
Contact details	CSIR IBS team: Tel: +27(12) 841 3304 Email: bursaryprogramme@csir.co.za
?Closing date?	Monday, 4 August 2025

??CSIR-SASOL Bursary Programme

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The CSIR bursary programme financially supports full-time, unemployed students in obtaining qualifications in areas that are deemed a priority by the CSIR.

The bursary is open to academically qualifying young people and aims to attract and increase participation of women and black people in science, engineering and technology, specifically in the areas mentioned below:

Eligibility	??Honours	Masters	Doctoral
Areas	Physics Electronic Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Information Systems Data Science Metallurgical Engineering Welding Engineering Chemistry Information Technology	Microbiology Biochemistry Biotechnology Computer Science Computer Engineering Electronic Engineering Bioinformatics Flow Chemistry Mechatronic Engineering Physics Mechanical Engineering Information Systems Data Science Metallurgical Engineering Welding Engineering Chemistry Flow Chemistry Industrial engineering Organic Chemistry Food Science Food Technology Environmental science Pharmacology Physiology Information Technology Engineering Physics Biophysics System Engineering Computation Modelling Metallurgical Engineering Biophotonics Materials Engineering Genetics/ Cell Biology Process Engineering Material Flow Analysis Chemical Engineering Life cycle assessment Applied Mathematics?	Aquaculture Microbiology Virology Animal Health Biochemistry Biotechnology Molecular Biology Bioinformatics Computer Science Flow Chemistry Process Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Metallurgy/Powder Metallurgy Mechanical Engineering Electronic Engineering Computer Engineering Genetics/Cell Biology Systems Engineering Chemistry Information Systems Information Technology Data Science Industrial Engineering Computation Modelling Biophotonics Biophysics Metallurgical Engineering Welding Engineering Environmental Science Immunology Organic Chemistry Food Technology Food Science Applied Metallurgy Materials Engineering Life Cycle Assessment Material Flow Analysis?
Requirements	??Must be a South African citizen; Planning to enrol full-time at a South African university for 2026; and Must have passed all the registered courses for the completed study period at the university. For master’s and doctoral bursaries, applicants should be South African citizens who possess the following: Good scientific writing skills; Good organisational and time management skills; Excellent academic record; A drive to conduct research, self-motivation and the ability to work independently and within a team are essential; The ability to formulate and carry out research; Excellent technical abilities; The ability to work well under pressure as part of a team and meet scheduled deliverables; Good communication skills, both verbal and written (e.g. with evidence of reports and/or conference papers written); and Good report-writing abilities. Furthermore, the ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who takes ownership and initiative. He/she must also meet the entry requirements for a master’s or doctoral bursary at a selected university. The following documents must accompany your application: An updated CV; A copy of your certified identity document; A copy of your latest academic record; and For master’s and doctoral applicants, proof of a degree already completed must be included. Failure to attach these documents will render your application null and void.?
Bursary covers	???Registration fees Tuition fees Living allowances Once-off laptop allowance Academic merit will be considered during the selection process, and it is imperative to increase the participation of women and black people in science, engineering and technology. ?
?Additional benefits	? ?CSIR students will also receive additional support through the following initiatives: Recognition of Top Performing students – CSIR Excellence Awards, certificates and gifts handed out; Possible work placement opportunities at CSIR and other affiliated organisations; Interview skills training offered to final year students in preparation for the world of work; Opportunity to work on real-life projects that address socio-economic challenges through your research (CSIR co-supervision); Onboarding session and an opportunity to meet the CSIR team; Psychosocial support (e.g academic and psychological support); Student wellness programme; Opportunity to be paired with senior CSIR professionals through a mentorship programme; and Vacation work opportunities of up to six (6) weeks per annum?
Obligations	You are obligated to work back every year that the CSIR has funded ?
How to apply	?Apply here https://bursaryconnect.csir.co.za/
Contact details	?For more information on the CSIR bursary, please contact the CSIR Bursary Programme team. Tel: +27(12) 841 2616 Email: bursaryprogramme@csir.co.za?
Closing date	? Friday, 29 August 2025

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