Scholarships by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 2026 - 2027

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a South African scientific research and development (R&D) organisation. It was established by an act of parliament in 1945 and is situated on its campus in Pretoria.

View opportunities sponsored by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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  • Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Department of Science, Technology and Innovation Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme 2027 (With Funding Available)

    Applications are currently being accepted for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Department of Science, Technology and Innovation Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

    Date Posted: 03 Aug, 2026
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  • Call for Applications: DSTI – CSIR African Laser Centre Scholarship Programme (FUNDED)or African Students

    Are you a researcher from Africa? The DSTI-CSIR African Laser Centre Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates can click here to learn more about the program and to apply.

    Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2025
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  • CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme 2026 for Young South Africans

    Applications are now open for the 2026 CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

    Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
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  • DSTI-CSIR Inter-programme Bursary Scheme 2026 for Young South African Students (up to R160 000 per annum)

    Applications are now open for the 2026 DSTI-CSIR Inter-programme Bursary Scheme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

    Date Posted: 09 Jul, 2025
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  • Department of Science and Innovation Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme 2026

    The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) established the Inter-programme Bursary Scheme (IBS) to support postgraduate studies and capacity development in critical, strategic and priority areas identified in key departmental strategies

    Date Posted: 09 Jul, 2025
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  • CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme 2025 for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies (Fully-Funded)

    Applications are now open for the 2025 CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme. The CSIR bursary programme financially supports full-time, unemployed students in obtaining qualifications in areas that are deemed a priority by the CSIR.

    Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
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  • DSI-CSIR Inter-bursary support (IBS) Programme 2025 for Postgraduate Studies

    Applications are now open for the 2025 DSI-CSIR IBS Bursary Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

    Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024
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  • CSIR Department of Science and Innovation Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme 2024

    Applications are now open for the 2024 CSIR Department of Science and Innovation Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

    Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2024