Application Deadline: 5 August 2022The Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP), offered in partnership with the French Embassy in South Africa, is a national programme aimed at supporting South African prospective academics to pursue Master’s degrees in areas of need at a Public French university for a period of 2 years followed immediately by a 1-year academic internship at a recruiting South African university. Eligibility RequirementsIn addition to meeting the criteria specified by the University, applicants must:Show interest in becoming an academic;Be 35 years or younger;Be a South African citizen;A minimum average of 65% attained in an appropriate Level 8 qualification;Show commitment to placement at the recruiting South African University for the full 3 years of the programme (2 years studying at any French public university, and 1 year of internship at the recruiting South African university)Fields of StudyMarine Science Physical-OceanographyPhysicsChemistryInformation and communication technologyStatisticsBenefitsCost of registration and tuition for the Master’s degree;Guidance and mentorship;Assistance with potential international mobility experience;Enhancing your research and teaching abilities;A year of internship in South African University after completion of the Master’s degree. Application processApplicants must submit an online application via the dedicated platform:Cape Peninsula University of Technology1.1 Marine Science Physical-OceanographyCentral University of Technology1.2 PhysicsDurban University of Technology1.3 ChemistryMangosuthu University of Technology1.4 Information and communication technologyWalter Sisulu University1.5 StatisticsFor More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the DHET Nurturing Emerging Scholar’s Programme 2022

Source: The North Africa Journal July 08, 2022 14:20 UTC