

Agricultural Research Council
ARC Masters Bursary Programme in Agricultural Sciences
Research Focus Areas:
๐ฑ Plant Sciences
- Crop Science & Soil Management
- Plant Pathology & Virology
- Agronomy & Horticulture
- Remote Sensing & GIS
- Agro-processing & Food Science
๐งช Biotechnology
- Molecular Breeding
- Bioinformatics
- Veterinary Virology
- Genetic Engineering
- Aquaculture Technology
๐ Agricultural Economics
- Rural Development
- Agribusiness Management
- Natural Resource Economics
- Agricultural Extension
๐ ๏ธ Agricultural Engineering
- Irrigation Systems
- Precision Agriculture
- Farm Infrastructure
- Renewable Energy Solutions
Essential Requirements:
- Completed Bachelor’s/Honours Degree (NQF 8) in relevant field
- Admission to Master’s programme at SA University
- Commitment to register within 2 months
- South African citizenship
Bursary Package:
- Annual value: R140,000 (tax-free)
- 12 monthly installments
- Research mentorship by ARC experts
- Practical training during academic breaks
Key Dates:
โค Applications close: 5 August 2025
Application Process:
Submit applications through official ARC recruitment portal
Submit applications through official ARC recruitment portal
Note: Students are responsible for managing university registration and academic expenses.
Successful candidates will balance academic work with practical research projects.
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