SA Medical Research Council Bursary 2026: Excellent Funding for Postgraduate in Health Research – What you need to know and how to apply

SA Medical Research Council Bursary

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) Bursary supports postgraduate students and researchers in health sciences, particularly those pursuing Master’s or PhD studies. It provides funding for tuition, research costs, and annual stipends to support research in priority health areas such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, public health, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases. The program … Read more

Department of Health Bursaries South Africa 2026: Excellent Nursing, Medicine & Health Sciences Funding – Provincial Applications & Alternatives

Department of Health Bursaries

Department of Health bursaries are currently closed or vary by province for 2026. The National Department of Health does not offer a central bursary programme. Bursaries for health fields (especially nursing and scarce skills) are managed by provincial Departments of Health. Many 2026 intakes have closed (e.g., Western Cape closed 30 September 2025; outcomes in … Read more