Career Development Fellowships 2027
Closes Nov 18
The Royal Society
Nelson Mandela University Postdoctoral and Research Fellowships 2027
Medicine and Mathematics fellowship from Nelson Mandela University
Apply by tomorrow
Closes tomorrow
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.
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 UniversityPostdoctoral FellowshipsResearch fellowshipsCouncil Postdoctoral FellowshipVice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowshipresearch expertiseresearch independenceuniversity hostfaculty endorsementapplication deadline
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Source: rd.mandela.ac.za