The Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme (IBS), funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is intended to support full time studies at Honours, 4th year Engineering/Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and PhD level at any South African public university.
Eligibility:
Students who are approved or registered for full-time studies at any South African public university, who intend to register or are registered for the following degrees:
Honours/fourth year engineering/Postgraduate Diploma
Masters
Doctorate
Focus
Areas:
CSIR-DSTI IBS applications are restricted to students whose degrees are aligned with the thematic research areas indicated below:
Biocatalysis
Biopharming
Bioprocessing
Health
ICT
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Microsystems technology
Mining
Modelling and digital sciences
Titanium (manufacturing elements)
Photonics
Water Research
Value of the bursary award per annum
Honours/fourth year engineering/Postgraduate Diploma: R130 000
Masters: R140 000
Doctorate: R160 000
Students will receive an additional once-off laptop allowance of R10 000
Additional Benefits
IBS students will also receive additional support through the following initiatives:
Experimental costs funding of up to R35 000 per annum – Access to laboratories at CSIR and other institutions
National and international conference attendance funding opportunity of up to R35 000 per annum
Recognition of Top Performing students – CSIR Excellence Awards, certificates and gifts handed out
Possible work placement opportunities at the CSIR and other affiliated organisations
Interview skills training offered to final year students in preparation for the world of work
Opportunity to work on real-life projects that address socioeconomic challenges through your research (CSIR co-supervision)
Onboarding session and an opportunity to meet the CSIR team
Psychosocial support (e.g academic and psychological support)
Student wellness programme
Opportunity to be paired with senior CSIR professionals through a mentorship programme
Research skills training workshops to sharpen your academic writing skills
Thesis/dissertation/Research publications and printing costs funding
Vacation work opportunities of up to six weeks per annum
Opportunity to attend CSIR Emerging Researchers Symposium – Showcase research project and networking
