SAMRC Self-initiated Research Grants 2025
The SAMRC Self‑initiated Research Grants 2025 offers partial funding of up to R200 000 per year for research in health. Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents, employed at a recognized research institution, and not prior recipients of a SIR grant. The application deadline is 12 December 2025.
Eligible Degrees
Doctorate (PhD)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
Germany
Eligible Courses
Health
SAMRC Self‑initiated Research Grants 2025
This funding opportunity is administered by the South African Medical Research Council and is intended for early‑career, mid‑level, and established researchers working in selected priority health areas.
Eligibility
- Open only to South African citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants must be permanently employed at a recognized research institution or hold a long‑term contract.
- Preference is given to candidates who have not previously received a SIR grant.
- Proposals that involve work for commercial companies are not eligible.
Value: Up to R200 000 per year for a maximum of three years.
Application Deadline: 12 December 2025.
Eligible research must be conducted in the field of health and can be pursued by PhD holders, research fellows, or scientists.
For detailed information and to submit an application, visit the official scholarship page: SAMRC Self‑initiated Research Grants 2025.
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