Funding & benefits
Funding details are not stated on the official page as of 27 October 2026. Check the official source before applying.
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
In these circumstances the Research Office will require written assurance from the applicant's supervisor that there is a reasonable expectation that the doctoral degree will be awarded. Value of the Award The value of the Fellowship is R180 000 per annum with an additional allocation of R20 000 to support the presentation of papers at formal conferences.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Academic background: Although there is no age restriction, potential Fellows must hold a doctoral degree, awarded within the last five years, preferably from an institution other than Rhodes University and recognized as appropriate to the discipline for which the Fellowship is sought.
“Although there is no age restriction, potential Fellows must hold a doctoral degree, awarded within the last five years, preferably from an institution other than Rhodes University and recognized as appropriate to the discipline for which the Fellowship is sought.”
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at Postdoctoral level working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in Rhodes University's words, is: "Although there is no age restriction, potential Fellows must hold a doctoral degree, awarded within the last five years, preferably from an institution other than Rhodes University and recognized as appropriate to the discipline for which the Fellowship is sought."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Study destination: South Africa.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Complete the verified supervisor requirement before submitting the final application.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the eligibility requirements?
In Rhodes University's own words: "Although there is no age restriction, potential Fellows must hold a doctoral degree, awarded within the last five years, preferably from an institution other than Rhodes University and recognized as appropriate to the discipline for which the Fellowship is sought."
Which degree level does Rhodes University Postdoctoral Fellowship support?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at Rhodes University in South Africa.
Is Rhodes University Postdoctoral Fellowship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 31 July 2018). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Do I need a supervisor before applying?
Yes. The application record indicates a supervisor must be secured before or as part of the application.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Rhodes University's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 17, 2026
About Rhodes University
Rhodes University is based in South Africa and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.