Applications are currently being accepted for the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Sabbatical Study Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Sabbatical Study Grant
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust offers Sabbatical Study Awards to academics seeking dedicated time for research, academic development, or teaching enhancement during a sabbatical period.
Benefits of Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Sabbatical Study Grant
The Sabbatical Study Award provides a partial financial contribution toward the overall costs of the proposed sabbatical study.
The Trust determines the value of each award on a merit basis.
Potential eligible costs may include:
- Living expenses.
- International or domestic travel.
- Flights.
- Visa costs.
- Health-related travel surcharges.
- Books and research materials.
- Subsistence expenses.
- Other reasonable costs directly connected with the approved sabbatical programme.
Applicants should prepare a realistic and detailed budget because the award may not cover the full cost of the proposed study.
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Sabbatical Study Grant Requirements
Applicants must meet the programme’s academic and institutional requirements.
Eligible applicants must:
- Be full-time academics.
- Work at a public higher education institution in South Africa.
- Have a proven record of teaching and research excellence.
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully undertake the proposed sabbatical programme.
- Present a clearly defined research or academic development plan.
- Provide evidence of academic achievements, research experience, and publications.
- Identify the host institution where applicable.
- Provide recommendation letters from appropriate referees.
Preference may be given to academics with strong research records and innovative research projects with clear significance for South Africa.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 August, 2026
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