DSTI–NRF Policy Fellowship Programme, Cohort 2

Critères d'éligibilité

PhD within ten years; South African citizen/permanent resident; employment/registration or secured affiliation at an NRF-recognised South African research institution. Exceptional non-South African applicants may be considered within a 10% cohort cap. Current official-source clarification: South African citizen or permanent resident normally required. Exceptional, well-justified non-South African cases limited to no more than 10% of recipients. NRF-recognised South African research-institution affiliation required or secured before grant; do not flatten to all-African eligibility.

Présentation du programme

## Funding ZAR240,000–320,000 per year, maximum 24 months, with policy placement and professional development. ## Funding exclusions and conditions Regular attendance/training/travel duties apply. Non-South Africans are an exceptional route, not generally guaranteed eligible. ## Eligibility PhD within ten years; South African citizen/permanent resident; employment/registration or secured affiliation at an NRF-recognised South African research institution. Exceptional non-South African applicants may be considered within a 10% cohort cap. Current official-source clarification: South African citizen or permanent resident normally required. Exceptional, well-justified non-South African cases limited to no more than 10% of recipients. NRF-recognised South African research-institution affiliation required or secured before grant; do not flatten to all-African eligibility. ## Application timing Status: OPEN. 2026-11-17 — Not stated ## How to apply Apply through the official Google Form, selecting up to three hosts and supplying doctoral proof, ID and employer support where applicable. Official application/programme: https://forms.gle/gUDuvrmPRFeuRmbK9 ## Official sources - https://www.nrf.ac.za/dsti-nrf-policy-fellowship-programme-cohort-2-24-month-placements/ ## Source limitations Official indexed call text was readable; direct page retrieval and linked application form failed. Full framework not extracted; no live form submission tested. ## Publication recheck Official current-cycle call and award supported; dates are after the requested as-of time. Retain all programme, residence, nationality and funding exclusions in the uploaded record unless corrected here. Always confirm final requirements, admission timing, funding and any visa restrictions with the official provider before applying.

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