Medical Research Council
Provides an opportunity for full-time research training for dentists in any field in the health sciences. Who Qualifies for funding - South African citizens or permanent residents
- Recent graduates with a bachelors degree in dentistry and who have registered with the health professions council
Period of Funding - Approval is for 1 calendar year at a time
- Preference for renewal is given to those applicants registered for a masters or research doctorate
Value of the Award R80 000.00 pa tax free Conditions - Candidates may not hold a bursary from more than one statutory science council at any given time
- Scholarship holders may undertake teaching/academic duties to a maximum of 9 hours per week
- Scholarship holders may not receive, concurrently with MRC scholarships, other non-binding remuneration/fellowships and grants without prior approval from the MRC
- Once the award has been made the scholarship holder cannot change the research project without the approval of the MRC
- Once the award has been made the scholarship holder cannot change his/her supervisor without the approval of the MRC
- A detailed report must be submitted to the MRC within 2 months of completing the 12 month period of research training
Application Process - A request for applications is sent to the tertiary institutions with dental faculties
- Applications are submitted to the MRC through the institutions administrative office
- An applicant must consult beforehand with the research supervisor under whose supervision the research will be carried out
Selection Criteria- Population Group
- Gender
- Academic record/potential of the applicant
- Referees reports
- Research area
- Applicants discipline
- Supervisors credentials/experience
- Project details (peer review & ethics approval)
- Availability of running costs for the research project
Successful applicants are required to: - Submit progress reports with the renewal application. The renewal application includes a motivation from the students supervisor
- Submit a detailed report to the MRC within 2 months of completing the 12 month period of research training
- Provide a copy of the completed dissertation to the MRC
GeneralThe total income from the MRC and other sources should not exceed R120 000 per annum Application Deadline: 30 April.
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