Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Applicants from eligible developing countries outside South Africa, subject to the active NRF–TWAS call; Pakistan is a developing-country TWAS member context.
Minimum qualification Relevant master's degree and doctoral admission/host acceptance.
Minimum grade Competitive academic record; see the current official call.
Prerequisite background Research proposal and host alignment in an eligible research field.
Eligible fields of study Research fields supported by NRF/TWAS and the South African host.
Work experience Not generally required unless specified by the programme.
Age limit No general age limit stated; programme/call rules may apply.
English / language Host programme language requirements apply.
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required No
Application fee No separate scholarship fee stated; admission/application fees may apply.
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Host/NRF doctoral support under the active fellowship terms.
Stipend Living/research support is provided under the NRF–TWAS fellowship structure.
Travel support TWAS/partner travel support may apply under the active call.
Insurance Verify the active call and South African visa/medical requirements.
Other benefits See official award terms.
U Hashmi application guide
This database record is ready for a detailed U Hashmi editorial guide. Add your scholarship-specific strategy, application steps, common mistakes, examples and supporting blog links in the WordPress editor.
Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
NRF lists NRF–TWAS Doctoral Funding for inbound international students from Africa and developing countries. The next individual call dates should be reconfirmed before publication.
Open Official Information Source
Scholarship requirements, funding, deadlines and eligibility can change. Always confirm the final application conditions on the official scholarship or university website before submitting.