SANBI Joan Wrench Kirstenbosch Scholarship 2025

Organisation : The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
Scholarship Name : Joan Wrench Kirstenbosch Scholarship 2025
Applicable For : Honours, Masters and Doctoral Studies
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 4th October 2024
Website : https://www.sanbi.org/job/joan-wrench-kirstenbosch-scholarship/

What is SANBI Joan Wrench Kirstenbosch Scholarship?

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is pleased to announce a call for applications for Honours, Masters and Doctoral (or equivalent NQF levels) scholarships for full time studies in 2025. Only projects relevant to SANBI’s mandate and research strategy, and identified as a priority will be considered. Last date of application is 4th October 2024.

Related / Similar Bursary : Momentum Phambili 2.0 Bursary Programme Application 2025

Who Can Apply For SANBI Joan Wrench Kirstenbosch Scholarship?

Candidates must be pro-active, enthusiastic, and interested in doing excellent research that can make a difference. These scholarships are only available to South African citizens and will be awarded in line with national equity targets. Students need to apply for university programmes themselves and the scholarship is conditional upon them securing their placement in a postgraduate programme and have provisional acceptance from prospective academic supervisors. Please contact the SANBI and university supervisors for endorsement prior to applying.

Conditions:
** Only full time studies will be supported
** Applicants must be South African citizens and under 35 years at the time of application
** Applicants can register at any South African university
** Only research projects in line with SANBI’s mandate and research strategy will be considered
** Applicants must be based in the Western Cape for at least three (3) months of the study period for field work and face to face consultation with SANBI supervisors (where relevant).
** The focus of research projects, including field sites must be within the Cape Floristic Region
** Benefits to Kirstenbosch must be stated
** Applicants must not be employed
** Existing studies will not be supported
** Registration for a second Honours, Masters or Doctoral degree will not be considered
** Where applicants hold partial scholarships/bursaries, co-funding will be considered
** For Masters studies, applicants must hold an Honours degree/Postgraduate Diploma

Awards of SANBI Joan Wrench Kirstenbosch Scholarship

Scholarship values: (to cover living expenses and university fees)

** Honours: R120 000 for one year only
** Masters: R150 000/year for two years
** Doctoral: R180 000/year for three years

Project running expenses will be covered separately and will vary depending on the project.

How To Apply For SANBI Joan Wrench Kirstenbosch Scholarship?

Applications are to include:
** a letter of interest;
** a project outline (one page for Honours and two pages for Masters and Doctoral);
** full CV;
** certified copy of academic record/transcript
** certified copy of highest qualification;
** certified copy of ID;
** two letters of academic reference;
** letter from a prospective university supervisor as well as from a SANBI supervisor, indicating willingness to supervise;
** provisional registration/application from the university.

What is the Last Date of SANBI Joan Wrench Kirstenbosch Scholarship?

Last Date of SANBI Joan Wrench Kirstenbosch Scholarship is 4th October 2024.

Contact:
For academic queries: Dr Ferozah Conrad (f.conrad [at] sanbi.org.za)
For questions about the applications process: Ms René du Toit (r.dutoit [at] sanbi.org.za)

Note:
SANBI reserves the right not to fill these scholarships. If no response has been received within 28 days of the closing date, candidates may assume that their applications were unsuccessful.