DST-NRF Professional Development Programme (PDP) for South African Researchers, 2013 South Africa

Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Positions for the South African Researchers in the field of Space Science and Technology, Human and Social Dynamics, Farmer to Pharmer, Energy, Climate Change, 2013 South Africa

Study Subject(s):Study subjects are Space Science and Technology, Human and Social Dynamics, Farmer to Pharmer, Energy, Climate Change
Course Level:This scholarship is open for Doctoral and Postdoctoral programme
Scholarship Provider: The Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa

Eligibility:Research hosts must hold a doctoral degree and have some supervisory experience in order to host and mentor graduates in research projects.
- Research projects must be aligned to supported area as indicated on the call document.
-Doctoral Research Positions R 200 000 p.a (salary) taxable and may be subjected to basic employment regulations R 70 000 (compulsory host instituional contribution) Postdoctoral Research Positions R 300 000 p.a (salary) taxable and may be subjected to basic employment regulations R 100 000 p.a (compulsory host instituional contribution.
-Applications must be complete in order to be considered and sufficient details about the research project needs to be provided.Research positions are open to South African citizens and permanent residence for full-time research at institutions in South African.
- Masters and doctoral graduates who recently received their degrees and who wish to undertake research are encouraged to apply.
- Research outputs are considered important in the assessment of doctoral graduates for post-doctoral positions.

Scholarship Open for International Students: This scholarship is open for South African Researchers

Scholarship Description: Senior researchers from host institutions can apply to the funding programme to host graduates within doctoral or postdoctoral research positions within their institution research projects. Research projects must be aligned with DST’s Grand Challenges as identified in the Ten Year Innovation Plan.The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has identified a key objective linked to the National Research and Development Strategy of 2002, to promote and support research through funding and human capacity development by creating a robust National System of Innovation (NSI) in South Africa. The DST has therefore made available financial support for recently qualified (less than five years ago) masters and doctoral graduates to obtain and expand on their research experience and skills through research work done at host research institutions, such as science councils, national facilities and research museums.

Objective of the Scholarship:The objectives of the PDP programme are:
- To contribute towards the increase in the number and quality of South African researchers in South Africa.
- To leverage innovation and research within host institutions that is linked to skills development.
- Expose masters and doctoral graduates to research environments that will enhance their employability within the NSI.
- To attract and retain young scientists and professionals of the highest caliber, in order to complement senior researchers influence on current science and technology research system.
- To support young scientists and professionals in basic and applied research, and promotion of innovation.

Number of awards offered: Not known

Tenure of award:Not Known

Value:Doctoral Research Positions:R 200 000 p.a (salary) taxable and may be subjected to basic employment regulations R 70 000 (compulsory host instituional contribution) Postdoctoral Research Positions:R 300 000 p.a (salary) taxable and may be subjected to basic employment regulations R 100 000 p.a (compulsory host instituional contribution)

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection criteria:Research hosts must hold a doctoral degree and have some supervisory experience in order to host and mentor graduates in research projects.
- Research projects must be aligned to supported area as indicated on the call document.
-Applications must be complete in order to be considered and sufficient details about the research project needs to be provided.

How to Apply: Online,Applications must be submitted through an online application process to the National Research Foundation (NRF).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 October 2012

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Scholarship Tags: 2013, change, Climate, Development, DST-NRF, Dynamics, Energy, Farmer, Human, PDP, Pharmer, Professional, Researchers, Science, Social, SOUTH AFRICA, South African, Space, Technology

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