Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026 (2 Years, Renewable up to 3 Years) (Job ID: 6618)
University of the Free State · Bloemfontein, Free State
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- Conduct innovative research in Public Health.
- Author/co-author of at least three 3 publication outputs per year in the form of DHET-accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. Renewal of the fellowship beyond the second year depends on satisfactory performance and submission of an annual progress report.
- Initiate projects and seek funding for them.
- Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the Division of Public Health negotiable.
Eligibility requirements
- Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
- Graduated with a PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last five years.
- Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
- Successful applicants are required to spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.
Value of the fellowship
- R 270 000 annual fellowship.
- R 30 000 additional research expenses fund.
Closing date
- 19 October 2026