Application Deadline: Monday, 4 August 2025.
Applications are now open for the 2026 DSTI-CSIR Inter-programme Bursary Scheme. The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) established the Inter-programme Bursary Scheme (IBS) to support postgraduate studies and capacity development in critical, strategic and priority areas identified in key departmental strategies. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research DSTI-CSIR Inter-programme Bursary Scheme 2026 for young South African students.
Eligibility
- All students who have been accepted or registered for full-time studies at any South African public university.
- All students who intend to register or are registered for the following:
- Honours/fourth-year engineering/postgraduate diploma;
- Master’s; and
- Doctorate.
− Academic performance: - A minimum average of 65% for the final undergraduate year of study for honours,
4th year engineering and postgraduate diploma bursaries. - A minimum average of 65% at the honours level for the master’s bursary
- A minimum average of 65% at the master’s level for doctoral bursary
DSTI-CSIR IBS applications are restricted to students whose degrees align with the thematic
research areas and research themes/technology streams indicated below. Supervisor
endorsement and motivation will be required for each bursary application for master’s and
doctoral studies.
Preference will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and people
living with disabilities.
Focus Area
CSIR-DSI IBS applications are restricted to students whose degrees are aligned with the thematic research areas indicated below:
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