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Applications are currently being accepted fpr the NRF/SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory - Freestanding Doctoral Scholarships for 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn moore about this opportunity and apply for it.
The scholarship programme aims to support outstanding postgraduate researchers pursuing doctoral studies in fields relevant to radio astronomy, engineering, data science, and technologies linked to the MeerKAT and Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes. The funding opportunity is available to eligible students from South Africa and selected African countries, providing substantial financial support, research funding, travel assistance, and additional benefits for the duration of doctoral studies
Financial Support
R200,000 annual scholarship stipend
Full tuition coverage for eligible international students
Research Support
R25,000 equipment grant over the study period
Access to MeerKAT and SKA-related research infrastructure
Travel Support
R40,000 annual travel grant
One annual return home ticket for selected countries
Repatriation support where applicable
Additional Support
Emergency medical insurance
Assistive technology grant up to R20,000 for eligible students with disabilities
Nationality Requirements
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of:
South Africa
Botswana
Ghana
Kenya
Madagascar
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Zambia
Academic Requirements
Applicants must hold or be studying toward:
BSc Honours in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Computer Science, or Mathematics
OR
Four-year BEng in Electronic, Mechatronic, or Computer Engineering
