CSIR Studentship Programme 2026

Funding

Full bursary + stipend

Closing date

30 Sept 2026

Provinces

All provinces

Postgraduate bursary and research support at CSIR.

About this bursary

The CSIR Studentship Programme funds honours, masters and PhD studies in science, engineering and technology aligned to CSIR research areas.

South African citizens, strong academic record, research proposal aligned to CSIR themes.

ID, academic transcripts, CV, research proposal, supervisor confirmation.

Full bursary covering tuition, running costs and living stipend.

Apply on the CSIR website when the studentship call opens.

science

engineering

information technology

biotechnology

environmental science

Honours

Masters

PhD