African Origins Platform Open Call for Funding for 2011

African Origins Platform:
Open Call for Funding

Course(s) Offered: Archaeology
Course Level: Honours, Masters, PhD, Postdoctoral
Provider: South African DST
Country to Study in: South Africa

Scholarship Description
The South African Department of Science and Technology (DST) is pleased to release this Commuinque on the African Origins Platform Open Call for Interim funding in 2011 for Honours, Masters, PhD and Postdoctoral level.

South Africa recognises special contributions of studies that concentrate on the rich and ancient heritage of the country. Research in the field of palaeo- and archaeosciences has profound relevance to all people, and is central to the recent emphasis on Heritage Development by the South African Government.

There is without doubt no other country that has such a complete, endless terrestrial rock record covering the Carboniferous, Permian, Triassic and Jurassic periods documenting a climatic shift from glacial polar conditions to subtropical desert. The Karoo Sequence Studies hold clues to understanding both the end-Jurassic and end-Permian extinctions.

Eligibility
This call document details the three discrete funding categories earmarked for support by the DST interim funding strategy:

• Support for research costs and associated student bursaries;
• Support for research equipment; and
• Support for technical skills

Applicants have the opportunity to apply for funding support in all or one of these three funding categories.

It should, however, be noted that this is a competitive call, and each funding category application will be regarded as a stand-alone application, and will be adjudicated independently of the others. This means that successful appraisal in one funding category will not automatically guarantee success in the others.

Applicants who request support in more than one funding category are thus advised not to structure and submit proposals that are dependent on successful appraisal in another area.

Eligible groups
Citizens of South Africa

Participating Institutions
The Department of Science and Technology

Fields of study
Honours, Masters, PhD and Postdoctoral level studies in the field of palaeo- and archaeosciences

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
Whole duration of the program

Scholarship benefits
Applicants have the opportunity to apply for funding support in all or one of the three funding categories (see Eligibility above).

Method of Application
You must be fully eligible to apply. Please see the eligibility criteria section. You will need to download the current call and follow the instructions as detailed. Kindly ensure all required documents are submitted as well.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on this opportunity

DEADLINES:
The last day to apply is 31 March 2011

PLEASE NOTE:
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the South African government department responsible for scientific research, including space programmes. Much of the Department's work is ultimately carried out through various quasi-independent agencies (although still usually government bodies)

Application Deadline: 31 March 2011
Open to International Applicants: Yes (ONLY Africans)

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