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CSIR Bursary

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Deadline:  15 September 2026

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted online at: CSIR Bursary Application 2027

Applicants must read the CSIR Bursary Guidelines 2027 (.pdf) before applying.

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact CSIR directly:

Bursary Programme team

Tel: 012 841 2616

Email: bursaryprogramme@csir.co.za

Bursary provider website: https://www.csir.co.za/

For Studies in

Honours studies:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Geoinformatics
  • Other

Masters studies:

  • Architecture
  • Biology/ Health Science
  • Biomedical Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Ecology
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Geoinformatics
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Metallurgy
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Port and Coastal Engineering
  • Other

Doctoral studies:

  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Biostatistics
  • Biotechnology
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Other

Other Information

 The bursary will cover registration fees, tuition fees, once-off laptop allowance and a living allowance.

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