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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
2 x MSC BURSARIES
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND SCIENCE
pietermaritzburg cAMPUS
REF NO.: RCPGD 01/2026
The Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development is associated with the School of Agriculture and Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. A major function and aim of the Research Centre is to foster high quality research and excellence in Plant Physiology, Stress Physiology, Seed Germination, Ethnobotany, Plant Biotechnology and Tissue Culture.
The Research Centre has 2 MSc bursaries available for students to conduct research within these research areas. The recipients of the bursary will be supervised by Professor Johannes van Staden (Director of RCPGD) and co-supervised by Members of the Research Centre.
Minimum Requirement:
A BSc Hons in Botany, Plant Science or equivalent.
The value of each MSc bursary is R100 000.00 per year for two years provided sufficient progress is made in the first year of study. Persons that already have bursaries from other donors do not qualify. Students who will be permanently based on the Pietermaritzburg Campus will be given priority.
Enquiries and details regarding this bursary should be directed to Professor J van Staden via email: rcpgd@ukzn.ac.za
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 20th February 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
Applicants are required to send their applications including a Cover Letter stating their field of interest, Curriculum Vitae with their personal details and 2 Academic references and the transcript of their academic record to rcpdg@ukzn.ac.za.
The Advert Reference Number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line.
Short listed students will be contacted and will be required to make themselves available for an online interview. The successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible but no later than 1st April 2026.
The Research Group reserves the right not to make an appointment for this advert.