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Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) Bursaries

Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Deadline:  15 September 2026

How to apply:

Step 1: complete an online application:

 

Step 2: upload clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
NEW applicants:

  • Curriculum Vitae, including publications (maximum 2 pages)
  • Academic Record
  • Proof of Degree Registration
  • Completed Grants Application Signatory Form(.pdf)
  • MSc applicants:Proof of BSc completion
  • PhD applicants:Proof of MSc completion
  • Any other additional information to support your application (graphs must be submitted in a PDF doc as an annex)

RENEWAL:

  • MSc applicants:completed Grants Application Signatory Form (.pdf)
  • PhD applicants:Supervisor Progress Report
  • Any other additional information to support your application (graphs must be submitted in a PDF doc as an annex)

Step 3: download and complete the PRF Final Bursary Form and submit it via email to: prf@nicd.ac.za
(Insert the words “PRF Bursary Application”, followed by “BSc (Hons)” or “MSc” or “PhD” in the email subject line).

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) directly:

Tel: 011 555 0395

Email: prf@nicd.ac.za

Bursary provider website: https://prf.ac.za/

For Studies in

  • Virology

Other Information

The duration of the bursary award will depend on the level of the qualification being pursued: Masters students will receive up to 2 years of bursary support and PhD students will receive up to 3 years of bursary support (unless an exceptional circumstance).

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