Description:In April 2011 an agreement on collaboration in Science and Technology between the governments of South Africa and Tanzania was signed. Towards implementation of the signed agreement, the two countries developed a Programme of Cooperation. The PoC sought to facilitate scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries by supporting researchers from universities, universities of technology, science councils and public research institutes on an equal and mutually beneficial basis. Under the terms of PoC, Joint research project proposals shall be submitted to the relevant authorities in both countries for evaluation, being the Commission for Science and Technology in Tanzania and the National Research Foundation in South Africa (NRF).
Eligibility:
-Scientific and technical merit.
-Impact on bilateral science and technology relations.
-significance of both countries.
-potential for creating research and development capacity.
-The Tanzanian and SA applicant must be employed at a recognized institution of higher education or research institution such as a university, university of technology or science council in South Africa /Tanzania.
How to Apply: Applications are to be submitted by email.
Subject: Various Courses
Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing research programme.
Provider: National Research Foundation(South Africa)
For Which Country: South Africa & Tanzania (South African and Tanzanian Students)
Number of Awards: Not Known
Duration of Awards: Scholarship is awarded for 2 years.
What does it Cover:
The South African students will be allowed to apply R1,00,000 per year over 2 years with the total not exceeding R2,00,000 per project. The Tanzanian students should apply for equivalent amount in their own currency and submit to relevant authorities of their countries.
Deadline: The closing date for applications is 28th February 2013