University of Pretoria PhD & Postdoc Commonwealth Scholarships in South Africa

The University of Pretoria regards itself as a research intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates who will make a significant contribution to its research endeavour. As part of an initiative by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for two doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students). This scholarships will be known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship , which will be awarded on a competitive basis.
The University of Pretoria has established a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in relation to some of its major research activities. Information about these research activities can be obtained from the website of the University (http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=1630) and from the 2008 Research report (http://web.up.ac.za/research/2008/).
Closing date for application: 30 April 2010
Value of Doctoral Scholarship
The value of this Scholarship will be R 100,000 (±£ 6,873) per annum.
Documents:
Please select this link for detailed information about this award:
http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=13121
Contact address :

• Mr Ruan Dippenaar
  Client Service Centre
  University of Pretoria
  Lynnwood Road
  Pretoria
  0002
  Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5108
  Fax: +27 (0)12 420 2605
  Email: ruan.dippenaar@up.ac.za

• Mrs Misiwe Moloi
  Client Service Centre
  University of Pretoria
  Lynnwood Road
  Pretoria
  0002
  Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5139Fax: +27 (0)12 420 2605
  Email: misiwe.moloi@up.ac.za