Call for Applications: DSTI – CSIR African Laser Centre Scholarship Programme (FUNDED)or African Students

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About DSTI – CSIR African Laser Centre Scholarship

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation – Council for Scientific and Industrial Research African Laser Centre  ( DSTI-CSIR ALC) invites African researchers engaged in collaborations with South African universities to apply for bursary support for their non-South African students. This support is aimed at individuals pursuing postgraduate degrees in laser and laser application fields at South African universities, starting in 2026.

Current DSTI-CSIR ALC Scholarship holders who have not completed their studies must reapply annually for continued (continuation?) funding.

• Sponsor Organisation: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Benefits of DSTI – CSIR African Laser Centre Scholarship

• Support for all ALC activities is subject to funding availability. For master’s level studies, the ALC Scholarship value for 2025 will be R 100 000 per annum. For doctoral studies, the annual value is R 140 000 per annum. For master’s level studies, only two years of funding support will be allowed, and for doctoral studies, three years of funding support will be allowed.

DSTI – CSIR African Laser Centre Scholarship Requirements

• Students working within an existing funded ALC collaboration project who wish to pursue laser and/or laser applications-related master’s or doctoral research studies at a South African university will get preference; and
• Master’s and doctoral students from Africa who wish to pursue their studies in laser and/or laser applications-related disciplines at South African universities can also apply.

Note: The application for an ALC Scholarship must be submitted via a supervisor at a South African university where the student is or will be enrolled. A strong motivation is required by the student’s South African-based supervisor.

Application Date and Process

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Application Deadline

17 October, 2025

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