FoodBev SETA: Bursaries 2023

FoodBev SETA invites public universities to apply for Postgraduate Research and Innovation Bursary Programme, on behalf of students, for the 2023 financial year. The bursary was formed as a response to the research and development requirements of the food and beverages manufacturing sector in the country.

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a Doctorate (PhD) or Master’s degree, related to the Food and Beverages Manufacturing value chain.

Requirements:

• You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident
• You must be registered to study towards a PhD or Masters degree qualification for the 2023 academic year
• You must be studying at a recognized public university in South Africa
• Masters students: your research topics must be endorsed by your supervisor and be relevant and responsive to the food and beverages manufacturing value chain
• PhD students: you must have an approved Research Proposal by the university, with clear timeframes and estimated year of completion (the expected timeframe for completion of PhD is 2 to 5 years from the current academic year for reporting purposes by the SETA)
• You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding (this must be confirmed by the University Bursary Office)
• Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged groups

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses, subject to the availability of funds:

• Masters students: registration fees, tuition fees, research costs, and study material, up to a maximum value of R120 000 (for the entire duration of studies), based on the evaluation outcome of the students’ approved research topics. Bursary recipients will also do course work.
• PhD students: tuition fees, and costs associated with the research undertaken, up to a maximum value of R150 000, for the entire duration of studies, based on the evaluation outcome of the students’ approved research topics.

Bursary recipients will be required to submit a progress report at the end of each academic year, which must be signed off by the supervisor.