National Research Foundation Bursary

NRF iThemba LABS Bursary South Africa 2021 – 2022 ABOUT THE COMPANY – ITHEMBA LABS iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences (iThemba LABS), is a National Research Facility managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF). It is the biggest facility for particle and nuclear research on the African continent, as well as being one of only a few facilities which produces radionuclides for commercial, research and medical applications, across the globe. iThemba Laboratory is located in Gauteng and the Western Cape, where the facilities provide basic and applied research using particle beams; particle radiotherapy for cancer treatment and supplying accelerator-produced radionuclides for medical and industrial applications. ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED iThemba LABS will be awarding bursaries within following fields of study: Electrical Engineering (BEng/ BTech/ National Diploma) Electronic Engineering (BEng) Mechanical Engineering (BEng/ BTech/ National Diploma) Mechatronics (BEng) Computer Science (BSc) ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION The bursary will cover full tuition fees only. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): South African citizen Completed Matric Studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study Currently in 2nd year of study Achieved a minimum average of 60% for 1st year of study Studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa Strong academic record HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY Download and complete the NRF iThemba LABS Bursary Application Form (.pdf) Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded): ID document (certified copy) Matric certificate (certified copy) Latest academic record/ transcript on tertiary institutions letterhead (certified copy) Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: bursaries@tlabs.ac.za Attn: Ms A Groenewald (Insert the words “NRF iThemba LABS Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line). CLOSING DATE 31 December 2019. (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.) CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact iThemba LABS directly: Tel: 021 843 1000 Email: bursaries@tlabs.ac.za

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