2024 CSIR Department of Science and Innovation Inter-Program Bursary Scheme

Published: 06 Aug 2024

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) established the Inter-programme Bursary Scheme (IBS) for postgraduate studies to support capacity development in key strategic and priority areas identified in key departmental strategies. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is supporting the DSI in the development of skills in these 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

DSI/CSIR Inter-Program Bursary Scheme

Application Deadline	August 31, 2024
Country to study	South Africa
Type	Graduate Programme
Sponsor	Department of Science and Innovation
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of DSI/CSIR Inter-Program Bursary Scheme

• 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.

Requirements for DSI/CSIR Inter-Program Bursary Scheme

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

DSI-CSIR IBS applications are restricted to students whose degrees align with the thematic research areas and research themes/technology streams indicated below. Supervisor endorsement and motivation will be required for each bursary application for master’s and doctoral studies. Preference will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and people living with disabilities.

Application Documents

Applicants are required to complete their online application forms in full. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

All applications must be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

• Proof of South African identity document or passport (for international students) and permanent residency;
• Official and certified university degree certificates;
• Transcript of academic record indicating a minimum accumulative academic achievement in the previous degree;
• Recommendation letter by supervisor (compulsory for master’s and doctoral applicants);
• Admission letter indicating full-time registration (if available)
• this will be required if the application is successful; and
• Reference letters (if available) will be required if the application is successful.

It is the responsibility of the student to find a suitable supervisor and ensure that the supervisor supports their application.

Application Deadline

August 31, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Department of Science and Innovation on csir.auraams.app to apply