DSI-CSIR Inter-Program Bursary Scheme for South African Postgraduate Students 2024

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) established the Inter-program Bursary Scheme (IBS) for postgraduate studies to support capacity development in key strategic and priority areas identified in key departmental strategies. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is supporting the DSI in the development of skills in these areas. 

• Table of Content
• About Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
• DSI-CSIR Inter-Program Bursary Scheme
• Aim and Benefits of DSI-CSIR Inter-Program Bursary Scheme
• Requirements for DSI-CSIR Inter-Program Bursary Scheme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socioeconomic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR was established through an Act of Parliament in 1945 and the organisation’s executive authority is the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology. The organisation plays a key role in supporting public and private sectors through dir... continue reading

DSI-CSIR Inter-Program Bursary Scheme

Aim and Benefits of DSI-CSIR Inter-Program Bursary Scheme

• Honours/4th year engineering/Postgraduate Diploma: R130 000
• Masters: R140 000
• Doctorate: R160 000
• Students will receive an additional R10 000 once-off laptop allowance.

Requirements for DSI-CSIR Inter-Program Bursary Scheme Qualification

Students approved for or registered for full-time studies at any South African public university who intend to register or are registered for the following degrees:

• Honours/4th year engineering/Postgraduate Diploma
• Masters
• Doctorate

Focus areas

The CSIR-DSI Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme applications are restricted to students whose degrees align with the thematic research areas indicated below:

• Biocatalysis
• Biopharming
• Bioprocessing
• Health
• ICT
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)
• Microsystems Technology
• Mining
• Modelling and Digital Sciences
• Titanium (Manufacturing Elements)
• Photonics
• Water Research

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit CSIR website.