Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) Bursaries 2023 – For details about eligibility, requirements, available positions, application procedure – how to apply, application form PDF download, interview questions/schedules, etc.
Are you looking for Bursary programmes in South Africa? Do you have the basic requirements to apply for Bursary programmes? If yes, you are welcome to this page.
This page contains information about the latest Bursary programmes at Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) for 2022/2023 and how to apply.
A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into study.
Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) invites qualifying student to apply for Bursary Programme 2023 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date : 15 September 2022
The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) is inviting students pursuing postgraduate students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2022 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:
- 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):
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: [email protected]
(Insert the words “PRF Bursary Application” in the email subject line).
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