SA-CERN Programme Excellence MSc/PhD Bursary Program 2027 for South Africans
Brief Description
The SA-CERN Programme Excellence MSc/PhD Bursary Program 2027 is a national initiative funded by the Department of Science and Innovation and the National Research Foundation. Designed to connect local talent with the world’s premier international research facility, this opportunity opens doors to the European Centre for Nuclear Research in Geneva, Switzerland. If you are pursuing advanced research, you can secure full-cost financial backing, offering up to R150,000 per annum for Master’s candidates and up to R200,000 per annum for doctoral candidates. Whether you’re tracking particle physics via the Large Hadron Collider or working with isotope separations, this SA-CERN Bursary ensures your academic journey and research trips to Switzerland receive complete support. This MSc PhD Bursary South Africa offering is tailored for ambitious young researchers ready to make their mark on global science through the official CERN Bursary 2027 cycle.
Name of Host Institution
SA-CERN Programme / European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN)
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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizenship.
- A proven track record of excellence with a previous degree aggregate of at least 65%.
- Full-time registration at a South African university for MSc or PhD studies commencing in 2027.
- A research project aligned with one of the Programme’s pillars: ALICE, ATLAS, ISOLDE, THEORY, or Technology Transfer.
- A designated supervisor who is an official SA-CERN member.
Required Application Documents
To put your best foot forward, ensure you prepare and upload an up-to-date CV, a copy of your full academic record, a statement of purpose detailing your proposed research topic and supervisor, a copy of your South African ID document, three letters of recommendation, copies of any authored or co-authored research publications, and your dissertation from your previous level of study.
Deadline
Applications are currently open for the 2027 academic year, with no fixed closing date explicitly published.
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