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NWU Observational Solar Physics Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027

Last verified 23 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

ZAR350,000/year tax-free, ZAR50,000 annual research allocation, ZAR20,000 once-off relocation; three years from 1 March 2027. PhD in solar physics, space science or related field within five years, publication record and required solar-observation/data-analysis programming expertise. Nationality res

Provider
North-West University, Centre for Space Research
Host country
South Africa
Deadline
2026-11-02 — Not stated

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
PhD in solar physics, space science or related field within five years, publication record and required solar-observation/data-analysis programming expertise. Nationality restriction not stated.
Funding
ZAR350,000/year tax-free, ZAR50,000 annual research allocation, ZAR20,000 once-off relocation; three years from 1 March 2027.
Study level
Postdoctoral
Deadline
2026-11-02 — Not stated

Key eligibility criteria

  • PhD in solar physics, space science or related field within five years, publication record and required solar-observation/data-analysis programming expertise. Nationality restriction not stated.

Recorded funding information

  • ZAR350,000/year tax-free, ZAR50,000 annual research allocation, ZAR20,000 once-off relocation; three years from 1 March 2027.

About the NWU Observational Solar Physics Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 (2026)

## Funding ZAR350,000/year tax-free, ZAR50,000 annual research allocation, ZAR20,000 once-off relocation; three years from 1 March 2027. ## Funding exclusions and conditions No additional family or visa-cost package stated. ## Eligibility PhD in solar physics, space science or related field within five years, publication record and required solar-observation/data-analysis programming expertise. Nationality restriction not stated. ## Application timing Status: OPEN. 2026-11-02 — Not stated ## How to apply Email CV, publications, covering research statement and two referees to Ruhann.Steyn@nwu.ac.za. Official application/programme: https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/vacancies ## Official sources - https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/vacancies ## Source limitations Call does not explicitly enumerate eligible nationalities. Do not infer unconditional all-Africa eligibility; immigration requirements remain applicable. ## Publication recheck PUBLISH: retrieved official current-cycle evidence supports an open call and future deadline as of the review reference time; retain uploaded restrictions except corrections below. Always confirm final requirements, admission timing, funding and any visa restrictions with the official provider before applying.

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  • ZAR350,000/year tax-free, ZAR50,000 annual research allocation, ZAR20,000 once-off relocation; three years from 1 March 2027.

NWU Observational Solar Physics Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 eligibility

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  • PhD in solar physics, space science or related field within five years, publication record and required solar-observation/data-analysis programming expertise. Nationality restriction not stated.

NWU Observational Solar Physics Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 document information

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    How to apply for the NWU Observational Solar Physics Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/vacancies to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: PhD in solar physics, space science or related field within five years, publication record and required solar-observation/data-analysis programming expertise. Nationality restriction not stated.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2026-11-02 — Not stated. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    NWU Observational Solar Physics Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2026-11-02 — Not stated. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      2026-11-02 — Not stated

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    Editorial verification note

    PUBLISH: retrieved official current-cycle evidence supports an open call and future deadline as of the review reference time; retain uploaded restrictions except corrections below.
    Last checked 10/23/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the NWU Observational Solar Physics Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027?+

    PhD in solar physics, space science or related field within five years, publication record and required solar-observation/data-analysis programming expertise. Nationality restriction not stated.

    What funding does the NWU Observational Solar Physics Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 offer?+

    Listed funding: ZAR350,000/year tax-free, ZAR50,000 annual research allocation, ZAR20,000 once-off relocation; three years from 1 March 2027.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2026-11-02 — Not stated. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/vacancies to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: PhD in solar physics, space science or related field within five years, publication record and required solar-observation/data-analysis programming expertise. Nationality restriction not stated.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-11-02 — Not stated. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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