To achieve and maintain the University’s vision and mission, the research and innovation division contributes mainly by promoting the research related goal of the institution which is: to drive growth in UNIZULU research and Innovation
The University of Zululand is keen on ensuring that all their postgraduate students succeed without difficulties and financial challenges. The postgraduate office assists students with any postgraduate bursaries that are available and assists with any challenges that students may face when applying for funding.
NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF)
The NRF is South Africa’s major research funding agency providing grants to researchers undertaking research projects as well as scholarships/bursaries to support honours, Master’s and Doctoral students with a research component of at least 50% in institutions of higher education. For queries and additional information on NRF scholarships and fellowships, please contact the Postgraduate Funding Office.
Conditions and Guidelines
Please refer to the 2021/22 NRF student support manual for additional information on the NRF scholarships. The NRF manual is available on the website http://www.nrf.ac.za
Administrator
NRF & Postgraduate Funding
Email: ShobaNO@unizulu.ac.za
Tel: 035 902 6636
NRF Administrator
National Research Foundation – Postgraduate Funding
Email: MthembuMH@unizulu.ac.za
Tel: 035 902 6906