Apply now for the NACI PhD scholarships
The National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) is appointed by the Minister of Science and Innovation to advise him (and through him, the Ministers' Committee and the Cabinet) on the role and contribution of science, technology and innovation (STI) in promoting and achieving national objectives.
The council has been awarded funding for PhD scholarships by the National Research Foundation (NRF) for studies relating to STI policy of interest to NACI. NACI is offering the opportunity for two PhD candidates at the beginning of the 2024 academic year to participate in its activities through scholarships.
The scholarships will cover the full cost of study, which includes annual tuition fees, accommodation allowance (university-owned accommodation or private rental accommodation), living, transport and food allowance. Allowances for electronic study and assistive technology devices for students living with a disability will be provided once-off during the scholarship.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- They must be full-time students who are registered, or intend to register, for PhD studies at any South African public university in 2024.
- They must be South African citizens or have permanent resident status.
- They must hold a master's qualification related to STI policy in South Africa or abroad.
- They must have achieved a minimum mark of 65% at the master's level.
- They must be 32 years old or younger in the year of application.
- Studies in quantitative domains including engineering, science, and technology will be preferred.
- They must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
To apply, please send a short CV to Prof Anastassios Pouris (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by 14 January 2024.
The shortlisted applicants will then be linked to the NRF Connect system (https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za) to submit their application for funding. The applicant will receive an NRF application reference number and their application will be sent for screening and reviews at their chosen university. The application will then be submitted to the NRF should it be recommended for funding by the university.
For more information, visit the NRF's "Call for proposals for funding" page at: https://www.nrf.ac.za/nrf-call-for-proposals-for-funding-in-2023-and-2024/.
