The African Laser Centre initiative (ALC) is an open, non-exclusive partnership to stimulate innovation, research and technology development in lasers and their applications, across Africa. In support of this broad objective, the ALC seeks local, continental and global partnerships. The ALC is recognised as an AU-NEPAD Flagship Programme. To reach this objective, the ALC has an active ALC Research Collaboration support programme, a conference, workshops and topical school programme (the ALC Training Programme), an ALC Knowledge Exchange Programme and an ALC Scholarship Programme for African students to enrol and do postgraduate degrees at a South African tertiary institution in a laser- and laser application-related research field.
The CSIR Photonics Centre is managing the funding allocation from the Department of Science and Innovation in support of the objectives of the ALC. The CSIR hereby invites applications from researchers in South Africa or across Africa with active collaborations with researchers at South African universities for bursary support for their African students, who intend to further their postgraduate studies in laser and laser application-related disciplines at South African universities in 2025. Support for all ALC activities is subject to funding availability.
For master’s level studies, the ALC Scholarship value for 2025 will be R90 000 per annum. For doctoral studies, the annual value is R120 000. For master’s level studies, only two years of funding support will be allowed, and for doctoral studies, three years of funding support will be allowed. It is important to note that students who presently hold an ALC Scholarship, and who have not yet completed their studies, also need to apply for continuation of funding.
Who may apply?
- Students working within an existing funded ALC collaboration project who wish to
pursue laser and/or laser applications-related master’s or doctoral research studies at
a South African university will get preference. - Master’s and doctoral students from Africa who wish to pursue their studies in laser
and/or laser applications-related disciplines at South African universities can also apply.
Note: The application for an ALC Scholarship has to be submitted via a supervisor at a South
African university where the student is or will be enrolled. A strong motivation is required by
the student’s South African-based supervisor.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 18 October 2024
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