Are you a South African student planning to further study genomics, bioinformatics, or biotechnology? The CPGR Bursary could help you fund your postgraduate degree and gain real-world research experience.
CPGR Bursary South Africa 2025
The Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research (CPGR) offers this bursary to support postgraduate students in South Africa. It is available for BTech, BSc Honours, MSc, and PhD studies in genomics and life sciences fields.
Eligible study fields include:
- Bioinformatics
- Biological Science
- Biotechnology
- Genetics or Human Genetics
- Medical Biochemistry
- Medical Bioscience
- Microbiology or Biochemistry
- Molecular or Cell Biology
What Does the Bursary Cover?
The bursary covers full or partial registration fees, tuition, and prescribed study materials. The support continues for your degree if you pass all your subjects and meet the bursary conditions.
Work-Back Obligation
After graduating, you must work at CPGR for one year for each year you receive funding, and this ensures you gain practical experience while contributing to key research projects in South Africa.
How to Apply
Applications are completed online on the CPGR website. You must fill in the form and upload the required documents.
Required documents:
- Certified academic transcripts
- CV
- Two reference letters
- Research proposal (for MSc and PhD applicants)
- Proof of South African citizenship
- Proof of financial need (optional)
Please read the guidelines carefully before applying. You can find them on the CPGR website or request them directly from CPGR.
Who Qualifies?
To apply for the CPGR Bursary, you must:
- Be a South African citizen aged 18 to 29
- Be enrolled in or applying for postgraduate studies in one of the approved fields
- Have a strong academic record
- Show genuine interest in genomics, proteomics, or bioinformatics
- (Optional) Demonstrate financial need
Application Deadline
Applications usually close in March or April each year. Check the CPGR website for the current year’s deadline. Late applications are not accepted.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, contact CPGR at +27 (0) 21 671 9000 or use the contact form on their official website.
The bursary may cover full or partial tuition, registration fees, and prescribed learning materials for the entire study period, depending on your academic progress.
South African citizens aged 18–29 enrolled in or applying for postgraduate degrees in approved fields such as biotechnology, bioinformatics, or genetics may apply.
Fields include Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Genetics, Medical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and related life sciences.
Yes. You must work at CPGR for one year for every year you received funding. This gives you valuable research experience.
Yes, students already enrolled in a relevant postgraduate program at a South African university can apply if they meet the other criteria.
No. The CPGR Bursary is only available to South African citizens.
Yes. MSc and PhD applicants are required to include a detailed research proposal with their application.
You must upload academic transcripts, a CV, two reference letters, proof of citizenship, and a research proposal if required.
The closing date is usually in March or April each year. Check the CPGR website for the exact date.
You can apply online via the CPGR website by completing the application form and uploading the required documents.