National Health Research EnterpriseDoctoral Programme: PhD Scholarships 2027
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The National Health Research Enterprise Doctoral Programme provides PhD scholarships designed to develop a pipeline of highly skilled researchers in health sciences. The programme focuses on producing doctoral researchers capable of contributing to health research, innovation and global health outcomes. The 2026 call is for the upcoming doctoral training cycle in South Africa.
Requirements checklist
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Meet the SAMRC's doctoral scholarship eligibility requirements.
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Hold the relevant academic qualifications required for doctoral study.
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Be accepted or eligible for admission to an appropriate South African doctoral programme.
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Develop a research project aligned with health-science research.
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Meet the requirements of the relevant host university/research institution.
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Submit the required academic and supporting documentation.
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Complete the application before 22 September 2026.