Agricultural Research Council Bursary 2025

Deadline: 25 October 2024

Location: South Africa

About Agricultural Research Council Bursary

The ARC seeks to equip young graduates with knowledge of, skills in, and exposure to the Agricultural field (plant science, animal sciences, biotechnology, engineering, and Economics) and related fields by providing bursaries to currently registered or prospective students studying toward a masters degree in any South African University.

PLANT SCIENCES

Agronomy
Plant pathology/Virology
Microbiology
Plant Breeding
Soil & Water
Horticulture
Analytical Chemistry
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Entomology
Earth Observation
Mycology Crop Protection
Agro-Processing & Product Development
Natural Products Chemistry
Remote Sensing
Bacteriology & Crop Protection
Marker Assisted Breeding
Data Science
Environmental Restoration
Mine Rehabilitation Crop Protection
Nematology
Weed Sciences

ANIMAL SCIENCES

Sero-Diagnosis of Bacteria Disease
Food Science/Technology
Reproductive Physiology
Animal Science.
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Meat Science
Animal Nutrition
Rangeland or Pasture Science
Immunology
Food Safety
Classical Virology
Aquaculture
Zoology

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Bioinformatics
Genome Engineering Novel Crop Development in Plants
Molecular Breeding in Plants
Molecular Pathology in Plants and Animals
Biofuels And Renewable Energy
Plant Tissue Culture and Food Safety
Classical Virology
Aquaculture
Zoology
Life Sciences
Animal Health
Molecular Biology
Ethnoveterinary Medicine
Veterinary Science
Biochemistry
Veterinary Technology
Taxonomy
Genetics
Veterinary Virology
Toxicology

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

Agribusiness Management
Agricultural Economics
Intellectual Property and Commercialisation
Environmental & Natural Resources Management
Agricultural Extension
Information Systems
Econometrics
Socio-Economics

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Agricultural Mechanization
Irrigation Engineering
Farm Structures and Farm Infrastructure
Post-Harvest and Agro-Processing
Agrometeorology
Bio-resource Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Precision Agriculture
Renewable Energy

Minimum Bursary Requirements

Honours Degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field
Registered or accepted to study for Masters’ qualification in Agricultural Sciences or a related field in a South African University.

Terms

The bursary will be payable in 12 monthly instalments after signing a contract; students will be expected to settle their study fees, accommodation, transport, food, and/or any other expenses.
Students will be allocated a mentor from the ARC to assist them with real-life research projects for their studies.
Students will be expected to attend workplace training during academic holidays or times discussed with the mentor.
Payment of the bursary award will depend on submitting a valid proof of registration.

VALUE OF BURSARY PER ANNUM

Masters: R 140 000 Non-Taxable

Application

To apply, visit Agricultural Research Council bursaries portal.

Enquiries: Mr. Ndikho Mbuce or Ms. Nebreska Heyns Tel: 012 427 9815/9858 or via email: arcpdp@arc.agric.za

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 OCTOBER 2024

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and detailed CV (including certified copies of certificates, proof of registration/acceptance by the university, and at least three contactable referees) attached to the form.

NB: The Bursary Offer is open to South African Citizens who are studying in a South African university.

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