DOCTORAL & POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FUNDING
The BANKSETA invites all qualifying candidates to apply for the Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Funding 2023/24 academic year.
The BANKSETA has identified a need for the funding of Doctoral and Post-Doctoral research studies pertinent to the broader banking and inclusive banking (microfinance) sector. Doctoral/Post-doctoral students must be nominated by the Employer where the student is employed. BANKSETA will evaluate the application based on the importance of the research to the banking and inclusive banking sector and will approve/decline applications and allocation of funds.
Dear Potential Applicant
The BANKSETA invites all qualifying candidates to apply for the Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Funding 2023/24 academic year.
The PhD funding window opens on Wednesday, 8th November 2023 and closes on Friday, 5th January 2024 at 16H00.
Please note that all applications should be emailed to Doctoral_PostDoctoral2023@bankseta.org.za
and cc sifisom@bankseta.org.za and madeleinep@bankseta.org.za
The closing date and time for all applications is on Friday, 5th January 2024 at 16H00.
Please take note of the documents attached to this invitation relating to this funding window to guide you:
Annexure A (below): This document must be read in conjunction with the BANKSETA Funding Window Guidelines Document which specifies the BANKSETA requirements for all applicants of funding windows. The purpose of this document is to indicate what the specific criteria is for the different funding windows.
| Sub-Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Allocation Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| SUBPROGRAMME 3.7: PhD and Post-Doctoral Funding | • All documents mentioned on page 1 of the application form MUST be attached. • Please indicate the category you are applying for, e.g. New Applicant, Previously funded Applicant, or Post-Doctoral Applicant. | • New Applicant - Capped @ R60 000.00 • Previously Funded Applicant - Capped @ R40 000.00 • Post-Graduate Applicant - Capped @ R40 000.00 |
Additional Documentation to accompany the application are listed on the last page of the application form. Your application will be considered incomplete if some of the supporting documents are not attached.
NB: The higher educational institution with be given preference to enter into MOA with BANKSETA, only in rare circumstances will the employer (where applicable) be part of this process.
Documentations to accompany the application:
- Transcript of Masters’ results (First year applicants).
- Proof of registration for 2023 academic year
- Doctoral Re-Application Progress Report Form 2023
- Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Application Form 2023
- Generic Discretionary Grand Funding Window Guidelines 2023
- Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Application Register 2023
Additional Documentation to accompany the application are listed on the first page of the application form per category. Your application will be considered incomplete if any of the supporting documents are not attached.
Important Notes:
- Only applicants that do not possess any current Doctoral funding from BANKSETA can apply (current means funding granted between October 2023 to-date)
- The higher educational institution will be given preference to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with BANKSETA, where applicable the employer may enter into MoA with BANKSETA and the funded student.
- Application register attached should be completed by applicant and returned in excel format together with the application.
- In all cases, the applicant must adhere to the requirements indicated on page one of the 2023 application form.
Kindly contact BANKSETA should you need any additional information in this regards.