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Nelson Mandela University Postdoctoral and Research Fellowships 2027

Fellowship from Nelson Mandela University

Open to all fields

Closed on Friday, Oct 9

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About

Develop research expertise and independence within an agreed host-led project aligned with Nelson Mandela University research themes. This call covers Council Postdoctoral, Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral and Research Fellowships. First secure an eligible university host and faculty endorsement, then submit the online application, both CVs, host support, two references and qualification documents by 9 October 2026. The application form requires sign-in.

Eligibility

Career stage: PhD · Postdoc · Early independent researcher

Apply with a supervisor or host

Covers: Annual awards: ZAR 270,000 Council postdoctoral, ZAR 320,000 Vice-Chancellor’s postdoctoral, or ZAR 400,000 research fellowship. Postdoctoral support lasts up to two years; research support up to three. Research fellowship remuneration is taxable; research running costs require host support.

Host location: South Africa

Residence at Nelson Mandela University is required. International research fellows need qualification equivalence and eligibility for the relevant South African work permit. Full-time outside employment is excluded.

Nationality or residence: International applicants are eligible subject to immigration requirements; South African citizens and permanent residents are prioritised in cohort targets.

Eligibility sourceSource 2

Reviewed Sep 25, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

Postdoctoral applicants need a PhD from the past five years, or a documented thesis submission planned by December 2026; the degree must be completed before starting. Research fellows need a PhD over five but at most ten years old and two years of post-PhD research. Prior NRF A/B/C ratings, continuing 2027 awards and third postdoctoral funding cycles are excluded.

Topics

Nelson Mandela UniversityResearch fellowshipsresearch expertiseuniversity hostfaculty endorsement

Related funding

Source: rd.mandela.ac.za