2025 CSIR Bursary Programme
CSIR is currently holding a Bursary Programme for 2025 and inviting applicants who meet the below requirements to apply
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Location: South Africa
About The Bursary
Throughout history, science has had a critical role to play in contributing towards societal progress and prosperity. Organisations such as the CSIR have an important role to play in advancing science and innovation. Armed with some of the best minds in the world, we work on trying to solve problems that can help all South Africans.
The CSIR hereby invites applications from students wishing to pursue a career in research, technology development and
innovation as well as corporate/support areas.
Any applicant or awardee later revealed to not be studying full-time or having paid employment, will have their bursary contract/offer terminated and required to refund all benefits paid to them by the bursary.
Who Can Apply
Current university students that are currently enrolled full-time for the degree of choice at a South African public university.
Please Note: Only specific fields of study (Honours, MSc and PhD) and thematic areas (for MSc and Phd) will be considered.
- To see the full list of considered fields of study (separated by level of study) and thematic areas (including explanations), please click Here
How To Apply
Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.
- Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
- Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
- Closing date for application type:
- 2025 CSIR Bursary closes: Monday, 30 September 2024 at 12 midday.
- Bursary allocation year for application type:
- 2025 CSIR Bursary will be allocated for the 2025 academic year
- It is the students responsibility to apply for entrance for their intended course, university and to ensure that they are able to meet the entrance requirements stipulated for the course.
- It is the responsibility of the student to find a suitable supervisor and to ensure the supervisor supports the application.
- Please ensure that you complete all the sections of this application form.
- Please select the correct funding opportunity when completing your application.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail once we have received your application.
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews. Good Luck!
