Extension Scholarships for Masters & Doctoral Students 2024

The DST and NRF are pleased to announce a call for applications for the Extension Scholarships for Masters and Doctoral Students for 2024.
The funding programme aims to to increase graduation and throughput rates for full-time masters and doctoral students in South Africa, by providing additional funding for six (6) or twelve (12) months.
Applicants must apply on the NRF Online system at: https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za and follow the application process set out in the attached framework document and funding guide.  The application deadline is 21 July 2024 for funding in 2024. 
Please refer to the framework document when completing the online application form at every step of the process.
Please note:
Institutions are required to set their own internal closing dates to enable validation by institutional DAs prior to submission to the NRF for review.
Should you have any queries with regards to the call requirements or application procedure, please contact an NRF contact person listed below:
Ms Zethu Ntsoane
Project Leader– HICD
Telephone: 012 481 4105
Email: zethu.maseko@nrf.ac.za
Ms Nozine Nqeketo
Professional Officer
Grants Management and Systems Administration (GMSA)
Telephone: 012 481 4184
E-mail: nozine.nqeketo@nrf.ac.za
Mr Sello Moloi
Professional Officer
Reviews and Evaluation (RE)
Telephone: 012 481 4249
Email: sello.moloi@nrf.ac.za