{"id":6327,"date":"2022-06-21T08:24:47","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T08:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/poliomyelitis-research-foundation-bursaries-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2022-06-21T08:24:47","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T08:24:47","slug":"poliomyelitis-research-foundation-bursaries-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/poliomyelitis-research-foundation-bursaries-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursaries South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"


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ABOUT THE COMPANY \u2013 PRF<\/h3>\n

The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) was founded in the late 1940\u2019s, as a non-governmental organisation to conduct research into the poliomyelitis (polio) disease. The incorporated association is committed to supporting research initiatives aimed at developing Medical Virology within South Africa.<\/p>\n

The Foundation is governed by senior virologists, members of the industrial sector, members of the business sector and Scientific Advisory Panel from university virology heads of departments across South Africa.<\/p>\n

Each year the PRF provide funding for deserving students, in the form of bursaries, research grants, travel grants and fellowships. From the years 1977 to 2016, the Foundation has granted over R144 million in research funds, of which over R44 million has been for bursary grants.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME \u2013 FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE VALUE<\/h3>\n

The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation are awarding 5 postgraduate bursaries to deserving students, pursuing their studies towards one of the following qualifications:<\/p>\n

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  • BScHons Bursary<\/li>\n
  • MSc Bursary<\/li>\n
  • MSc Bursary Renewal<\/li>\n
  • PhD Bursary<\/li>\n
  • PhD Bursary Renewal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Masters students will receive 2 years of bursary support, whereas PhD students will receive 3 years of bursary support (unless yours is an exceptional circumstance).<\/p>\n

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS<\/h3>\n

    Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):<\/p>\n

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    • South African citizen OR South African permanent resident<\/li>\n
    • Studying towards one of the aforementioned postgraduate qualifications<\/li>\n
    • NOT employed full-time<\/li>\n
    • Achieved a minimum overall mark of 60%<\/li>\n
    • *For BScHons, preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY<\/h3>\n

      Download and complete the relevant PRF application form:<\/p>\n

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      You may be requested to submit certain supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory \u2013 if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):<\/p>\n

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      • ID document (certified copy of)<\/li>\n
      • Proof of permanent residency if not a South African citizen (certified copy of)<\/li>\n
      • Full tertiary academic record<\/li>\n
      • Full scope of your proposed research project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:\u00a0prf@nicd.ac.za<\/strong>
        (Insert the words \u201cPRF Bursary Application \u2013 BScHons\/ MSc\/ MSc Renewal\/ PhD\/ PhD Renewal\u201d in the email subject line).<\/p>\n

        CLOSING DATE<\/h3>\n

        Each bursary has 2 closing dates each year:
        28 February 2018.
        15 September 2018.
        (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted \u2013 please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)<\/p>\n

        CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER<\/h3>\n

        For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the PRF directly:
        Poliomyelitis Research Foundation
        Contact Person: Mrs Irma Latsky
        Tel: 011 555 0395
        Email: prf@nicd.ac.za<\/p>\n

        Post:
        The Chairperson
        Scientific Advisory Panel of the PRF
        C\/O the National Institute for Communicable Diseases
        Private Bag X4
        Sandringham
        2131<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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