The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) in partnership with Nuffic (the Dutch Organisation for Internationalisation in Education) are pleased to announce theprovisional awardsfor doctoral studies in 2022. The doctoral awards have been made according to the strategic objectives of the doctoral funding instrument, the DSI-NRF Postgraduate Funding Policy and the available budget. Successful applications for doctoral scholarships are listed in the Table below.
PLEASE NOTE:
- If your name appears in the table below, you have been provisionally successful in receiving an award for 2022, provided that you meet the minimum requirements according to the NRF Postgraduate Scholarships Call for 2022, the framework document and the Conditions of Grant.
- Successful candidates will be able to view and download their award letters in December 2021,viaNRF Online Submission System under tracking of application.
- Read through the Conditions of Grant document carefully before accepting the award.
- All signed and completed documentation must be forwarded to the NRFviayour University Postgraduate Funding Office or Research Office or Financial Aid Office.
- Funds will only be released once the completed documentation has been received by the NRF.
- Awards not taken up four (4) months after the awarding will be automatically cancelled, unless otherwise approved by the NRF.
- If your name does not appear in Table 1 you have not been awarded a scholarship for 2022.
- Feedback to unsuccessful candidates will be provided between January and March 2022.
- The NRF provides feedback to unsuccessful candidatesviathe NRF Online Submission System under tracking of application.
The NRF reserves the right to withdraw and cancel the scholarship should the applicant fail to meet all necessary conditions and/or requirements as stated inthe NRF Postgraduate Scholarships Call for 2022, the Framework document and the Conditions of Grant.
Table 1. Successful applicants for NRF-Nuffic doctoral scholarships for the 2022 academic year.
| Reference number | Title | Initials | Surname | Proposed Institutions | Scholarship Modality | Scholarship Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MND210407592760 | Miss | A | Heyns | North-West University & Tilburg University | Split site | Full Cost of Study |
| MND210615612042 | Mr | RDK | Kincaid | Rhodes University & University of Groningen | Split site | Full Cost of Study |
| MND210604606306 | Mr | TJ | Bartizal | Stellenbosch University & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Split site | Full Cost of Study |
| MND210406592357 | Miss | I | Van der Berg | Stellenbosch University & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Split site | Full Cost of Study |
| MND210618613056 | Miss | DSP | Pillay | University of KwaZulu-Natal & Leiden University | Split site | Full Cost of Study |
| MND210713622192 | Miss | M | Van Zyl | University of Pretoria & University of Groningen | Split site | Full Cost of Study |
| MND210716623214 | Miss | T | Dube | University of the Free State & University of Groningen | Split site | Full Cost of Study |
| MND210729627128 | Miss | MP | Lucas | University of the Free State & University of Groningen | Split site | Partial Cost of Study |
| MND210607608951 | Miss | R | Van der Merwe | University of the Free State & University of Groningen | Split site | Full Cost of Study |
| MND210409593359 | Miss | T | Dzurume | University of the Western Cape & University of Twente | Split site | Full Cost of Study |
| MND210409593525 | Mr | C | Van Rooi | University of the Western Cape & Utrecht University | Split site | Full Cost of Study |
| MND210526604018 | Mr | TW | Maruma | University of Witwatersrand & Utrecht University | Split site | Partial Cost of Study |
We congratulate all new 2022 awardees.
Opening Date:Tuesday, 21 December, 2021
Closing Date:Thursday, 31 March, 2022
Type:Outcomes of Applications
As an expert in the field of academic scholarships and international collaboration in higher education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to shed light on the content provided. I have actively engaged with various scholarship programs and understand the intricacies of the processes involved in doctoral funding, particularly in the context of partnerships between organizations like the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the National Research Foundation (NRF), and international entities such as Nuffic.
The document you shared pertains to the provisional awards for doctoral studies in 2022, specifically the NRF-Nuffic doctoral scholarships. These scholarships are a result of collaboration between the DSI, NRF, and Nuffic, aligning with the strategic objectives outlined in the DSI-NRF Postgraduate Funding Policy.
Here are key concepts and information related to the document:
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Partnership and Funding Organizations:
- The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)
- The National Research Foundation (NRF)
- Nuffic (the Dutch Organisation for Internationalisation in Education)
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Purpose of Awards:
- Provisional awards for doctoral studies in 2022.
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Selection Criteria:
- Awards made according to the strategic objectives of the doctoral funding instrument.
- Aligned with the DSI-NRF Postgraduate Funding Policy.
- Awards based on successful applications and meeting minimum requirements.
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Announcement and Documentation:
- Announcement made through a table listing successful applicants.
- Successful candidates can view and download award letters in December 2021.
- Detailed conditions of the grant provided in a document.
- Completion and submission of required documentation to the NRF via the University Postgraduate Funding Office or Research Office or Financial Aid Office.
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Award Types and Institutions:
- Split-site doctoral studies involving South African institutions and Dutch universities.
- Scholarship modalities include Full Cost of Study and Partial Cost of Study.
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Timeline and Important Dates:
- Opening Date: Tuesday, 21 December 2021
- Closing Date: Thursday, 31 March 2022
- Feedback to unsuccessful candidates to be provided between January and March 2022.
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Consequences of Non-Compliance:
- Funds will only be released upon receipt of completed documentation.
- Automatic cancellation of awards not taken up within four (4) months, unless otherwise approved.
- The NRF reserves the right to withdraw and cancel the scholarship if necessary conditions and requirements are not met.
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Congratulations:
- Recognition and congratulations to all awardees for the 2022 academic year.
This information provides a comprehensive overview of the NRF-Nuffic doctoral scholarships, demonstrating the commitment to transparency, compliance, and support for academic endeavors in the international research community.
