PRF Postgraduate Research Scholarships provides deserving students with the opportunity to obtain a Masters degree that will enable them to make a contribution to high quality scientific research in the supply or utilisation of protein in animal nutrition, or both. The subject of study for the Masters degree must fall within the broad framework of the mission, vision and goals of the PRF. Doctoral scholarships will also be considered if the subject of study is deemed to be of a high priority to the PRF.
Requirements:
The scholarship is open to citizens of the Republic of South Africa who have qualified for admission to a Masters or Ph D degree at a recognised tertiary institution.
Evaluation:
The scholarship is awarded on merit, and in the case of a Ph D, according to the requirements of the PRF for the specific study.
Scholarship Value and Number:
The total value of the scholarship will vary according to the length of the study. For the Masters Degree the guideline is two years and for the Doctorate three years. The value of the scholarship is R35 000 per annum. This amount is paid directly to the candidate at the commencement of each academic year, following the receipt of adequate proof that the candidate has been accepted and is registered at the University for the year in question. The allocation of a scholarship in one year should not be regarded as a guarantee that this will be repeated in succeeding years. Scholarship allocations for succeeding years will be paid upon receipt of documentation from the academic supervisor that satisfactory progress was made during the previous academic year, as well as proof of reregistration of the candidate by the university.
Candidate Selection:
Candidates should submit PRF scholarship applications to their university administration, and the names of those who have applied for the first time should be listed in priority sequence by the University. Applications from those candidates selected by the university are then submitted to the PRF. Selected candidates may be requested to attend a personal interview, costs of which are carried by the PRF. Applications are evaluated by the PRF at a meeting in October each year and the results of the selection procedure are made known directly after that meeting.
Further details and application forms are available at postal address:
The Secretary
Protein Research Foundation
P.O. Box 1564
Rivonia 2128
TELEPHONE: 011-803 2579, 011-803 1894
E-MAIL: maria@proteinresearch.net
The deadline for applications is 30 September.
Source: Bursaries and Awards: Introduction (http://www.proteinresearch.net/index.php?dirname=html_docs_020bursaries_and_awards)