DST/NRF Innovation Bursary 2010 – South Africans
National Research Foundation Introduced Bursary Scheme For The Provision Of Financial Support To Students At Honours, Masters And Doctoral Study Levels
Background:
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) in partnership with the NationalResearch Foundation (NRF) introduced the Innovation Bursary Scheme (IBS) for theprovision of financial support to students at Honours, Masters and Doctoral study levels.The scheme seeks to address blockages (including low retention and throughput rates)in the Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) human capital development. Inparticular, to increase the base for the supply of Honours graduates eligible for entry intoMasters Degrees. The envisaged impact is an increased supply of students for theDoctoral programmes, leading to a significant increase in the number of PhD graduatesacross all economic sectors, necessary for a robust National System of Innovation (NSI).Objectives:
Funding of postgraduate students and the training of researchers is key for addressingthe human capital development challenges in South Africa. To address the challenge ofhuman resource renewal in SET the Innovation Bursary Scheme aims to:· increase student enrolment at Honours’, Masters and Doctoral levels;· address skills shortages in th fields of Science Engineering and Technology(SET) by increasing the workforce that has postgraduate degrees in SET;and· increase the pool of suitably qualified young, women and black scientists andknowledge workers in the NSI from which academic staff at Higher EducationInstitutions (HEI’s) may be recruited.
Fields Of Study:
Support will be provided to students studying in Science, Engineering and Technologystudy areas aligned with national priorities and the DST’s Grand Challenges. These willinclude but not limited to biotechnology, cellular and molecular biology, engineeringdisciplines, computing science, physics and astronomy, mathematical sciences,nanotechnology, chemistry, earth sciences, ecology and medical sciences.
Funding Eligibility:
The bursaries will be awarded to South African citizens and permanent residentsstudying full-time at South African Universities and Universities of Technology in thefollowing categories:
· Students registered for Honours’, final year of study for a four-year degree,Masters or Doctoral degrees.
· Qualifying students who have received the Innovation bursaries at Honoursor Master’s degree level will be given preference to continue with their studiesfor a higher research degree.
· Students who will be in their final year of study for a four-year degree andhave given an undertaking to pursue a Master’s degree upon completion.
· Students who will be completing an Honours degree and have given anundertaking to pursue a Master’s degree upon completion.
Value Of The Bursary:
The bursary value will be set at a sufficiently attractive level to provide an incentive topersuade students to pursue postgraduate studies in the light of financial challenges andexpectations. The value of the awards will initially be set as follows:.
a. Honours’ students will receive R35 000 for one academic year.
b. Master’s students will be receiving R60 000 per annum for two years. Inaddition each student may access a once- off allocation of R10 000 for
conference attendance or a study visit during the course of the two years.
c. Doctoral students will receive R90 000 per annum for three years. Inaddition each student may access a maximum of R40 000 forinternational study visits or conference presentations, and up to R15 000for local conference attendance within the three-year period.Applications for support are invited from students who wish to enrol for Honours,Masters and Doctoral studies at public Higher Education Institutions in the IBS studyareas for the 2011 academic year
How To Apply:
Please refer to the funding manual and guidelines for applicants attached.the 10th August 2010 for onward forwarding to the NRF.at the Postgraduate Funding Office, Otto Beit Building, Upper Campus, UCT on or beforeNB: Please submit a paper copy of your on-line application to Ms Bongiwe Ndamane
Project Information:
a. Enter the name of the institution/ university at which you are registered/ intendto register for the study for which you are applying (eg. University of Pretoria)
b. Enter the short title of your proposed research project
c. Enter the project start year
d. Enter the project end year
e. Indicate the budget start year
f. Indicate the required funding period( eg. 2)
g. Give a brief description of your project
h. Once you have completed this section click on the save button to return to the main menu of the application
Curriculum Vitae:
To be completed on the NRF Online system: http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za
19. Contact Details
a. Enter the name of the organisation where applicant is based
b. Enter the name of the department (eg. Department of Engineering)
c. Indicate the name of the primary organisation that funds applicants salary( ifapplicable)
d. Enter the name of faculty or school (eg. Faculty of Engineering)
e. Enter an active email address. Please note that this email will be used tocorrespond with the applicant.
f. Enter a work telephone code and number
g. Enter a fax code and number
h. Enter an active mobile number.
i. Enter a website address ( if applicable)
Qualification:
a. Enter the Degree/ Diploma (eg. Doctoral)
b. Indicate the field of study (eg. Engineering)
c. Indicate the name of the institution (eg. University of Johannesburg)
d. Indicate the year in which qualification was obtained
e. Indicate if obtained qualification with a distinction
f. Indicate the status of the qualification (eg. In progress)
g. Enter a comment about the qualification( if applicable)
Telephone No 
012) 481-4202
Fax: 086 623 2665
E-Mail: supportdesk@nrf.ac.za
Address:
Ms Thashni Maistry
Grant Management & Systems Administration
Last Date To Apply:10 August 2010
Source:http://www.uct.ac.za/usr/pgfo/notices/appstud/Innovation%20Bursary%20Scheme%20M_D.pdf
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