Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) Bursaries

Who can apply

• Preference will be given to South African citizens or permanent residents in South Africa
• Be registered for a postgraduate degree (BScHons, MSc and PhD), for research into Virology
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in your most recent studies

Documents you will need

• Academic Record
• Proof of Degree Registration
• MSc applicants: Proof of BSc completion
• PhD applicants: Proof of MSc completion

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • PRF Bursary Application: BSc (Hons)
   • PRF Bursary Application: MSc (NEW applications)
   • PRF Bursary Application: MSc (RENEWAL)
   • PRF Bursary Application: PhD (NEW applications)
   • PRF Bursary Application: PhD (RENEWAL)
   • Grants Application Signatory Form
   • PRF Final Bursary Form

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

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 555 0395

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF)

The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) was founded in the 1940s to fund polio research and now supports virology and medical research more broadly.