• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

Agricultural Research Council

ARC Masters Bursary Programme in Agricultural Sciences

Research Focus Areas:

๐ŸŒฑ Plant Sciences

  • Crop Science & Soil Management
  • Plant Pathology & Virology
  • Agronomy & Horticulture
  • Remote Sensing & GIS
  • Agro-processing & Food Science

๐Ÿงช Biotechnology

  • Molecular Breeding
  • Bioinformatics
  • Veterinary Virology
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Aquaculture Technology

๐Ÿ“ˆ Agricultural Economics

  • Rural Development
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Natural Resource Economics
  • Agricultural Extension

๐Ÿ› ๏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:

โžค Applications close: 5 August 2025

Application Process:
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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