Definition and purpose of Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
A postdoctoral fellow is regarded as a young researcher (generally up to 40 years of age), with a doctorate, who conducts research at a university in collaboration with a senior research mentor in order to develop his/her research capabilities.
Postdoctoral Fellowships Offered at the University of Pretoria
The UP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme supports the following categories of postdoctoral fellows.
Externally Funded Postdoctoral Fellows
UP also administers Externally Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship Programmes from different donors. The terms and conditions are as per the funder’s agreement and are made available as and when the fellowships are advertised.
Duration of Fellowship
The renewal of all postdoc fellowships is subject to availability of funding and submission of a satisfactory annual progress report.
Application Process
Eligibility Criteria
Registration Process
It is important to note that Postdoctoral Fellows have to register every academic year for the duration of their fellowship.
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