Named endowed scholarships and bursaries - Postdoctoral Scholarship

The goal of these prestigious scholarships is to honour and support present and future generations of scientists who have an interest in African Earth Sciences and their connection with the deep human journey. There is probably nowhere else in the world where your money could have a greater impact than the creation of permanent positions and bursaries for the next generation of scientists and explorers.

Scholarships and bursaries will be for terms appropriate to their level, with panels meeting at appropriate intervals to decide on the next recipients. Donors may specify general categories of position or award e.g., human origins studies, exploration, women in science etc. Awardees will be announced internationally to increase the visibility of the scholarships. For donors who endow these permanent positions, there is the option to name the position or bursary in their honour or in the name of a nominee or entity.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Exploration of the Deep Human Journey

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Goal: R10 million (580,000 Euros; 675,000 USD; GBP 500,000). Producing R700,000: (R625,000 bursary, R50,000 administration, R25,000 reinvested into principle)

This is a two-year fellowship at an appropriate South African institution.  The recipient must be in possession of a Ph.D. or have a date for graduation from a recognised institute of higher learning. The recipient will have submitted a proposed research topic/plan and must have a nominated and willing supervisor at the University of the Witwatersrand. The Fellowship will directly pay registration fees and remaining funds are intended to support the Fellow with costs of living, research etc.

The selection committee will meet on an 18-month basis to select the next Fellow.