Scholarship and Internship Opportunities
Home » Postgraduate School » About us » Postgraduate Fund Management (PFM) »A critical objective of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is to educate and equip our students with work experience, as well as provide them with a recognised qualification. Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to apply for graduate internships from various companies in order to acquire working skills that will prepare them for lifelong work opportunities.
UJ therefore encourages its students to apply for available graduate internships for skills development.
DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2026 Academic Year
The call of new applications for NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2026 academic year has been opened for submission.
The NRF minimum academic requirement for postgraduate funding is 65%. The entry age requirement is 28, 30 and 32 years or younger for Honours, Master’s and Doctoral studies respectively, in the year of application, regardless of first year of registration. The scholarships are intended to support Master’s and Doctoral candidates to pursue studies in all areas of Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities.
All the postgraduate students will be expected to apply on the NRF Connect System by accessing the link: https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za/. No manual applications will be accepted.
Applicant Cut-off Dates
| Scholarship Category | Opening date | Closing date |
| First-time General Honours Scholarships | 01 July 2025 | 21 November 2025 |
| First-time General Masters Scholarships | 14 May 2025 | 04 July 2025 |
| First-time General Doctoral Scholarships | 14 May 2025 | 04 July 2025 |
| Masters & Doctoral Extension Support | 14 May 2025 | 15 August 2025 |
Please refer to the Application and Funding Guide and Framework documents when completing the online application form at every step of the process.
*All postgraduate call documents can be accessed via the NRF website: https://www.nrf.ac.za/funding/nrf-call-for-proposals-for-funding-in-2025-and-2026/.
L’Oreal UNESCO For Women in Science
Hybrid Invitation: Postgraduate Support and Funding
Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Venue: UJ DFC Library Auditorium
84 Sherwell Street, Doornfontein Campus,
University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein
Join on MS Teams: https://bit.ly/UJLFWIS
Meeting ID: 343 258 758 261 5
Passcode: Jh3M3zu3
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunity
The Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA), in collaboration with Research Leadership Chairs at leading universities, invites applications for two 12-month Postdoctoral Research Fellowships.
Successful candidates will conduct impactful research on skills development in the wholesale and retail sector, focusing on market trends, workforce transitions, and 4IR technologies.
Eligibility:
- PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Development Studies, Psychology)
- Strong research and publishing background
- South African citizens preferred (especially from designated groups)
Deadline: 9 May 2025
Apply: PostDoctoralFellow@wrseta.org.za
Be part of shaping the future of retail skills in South Africa.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Call for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in 2025
Apply for Postdoctoral Research Fellowship by clicking the below links:
DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development (CoE- HUMAN)
Click here to download application form for funding from the DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Postgraduate Studies Funding Opportunities
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust has funding opportunities for Masters, Doctoral and Postdoctoral candidates. Click here to apply
